Kroger and Albertsons today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which the retailers will merge. The combination will expand customer reach and improve proximity to deliver fresh and affordable food to approximately 85 million households. Together, Albertsons and Kroger currently employ more than 710,000 associates and operate a total of
America’s largest traditional grocer The Kroger Co. is making a bid for rival grocer Albertsons Companies Inc., a move which seems likely to face heavy antitrust scrutiny. Bloomberg broke the story Thursday that Kroger and Albertson’s were in merger talks, with a deal that could be announced as soon as Friday. The combined retailers
Albertsons Companies today announced the relaunch of Soleil Sparkling Water, marking a new era for the beverage Retail Brand (private brand) that introduces eight can packaging with updated, eye-catching artwork. The product line is now available nationwide, exclusively at Albertsons Cos. family of stores such as Safeway, Jewel-Osco, Acme and Shaw’s. Supported by an
Albertsons announced this week the expansion of its Supplier Diversity Program. The move reaffirms their commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. The retailer is seeking to partner and support innovative and diverse suppliers as Albertsons hosts its second virtual summit this week.“Albertsons Cos. is dedicated to providing opportunities to diverse suppliers to grow their business
Today, Albertsons announced the winners of its FRESH PICKS Exclusive Product Awards, which asked customers to vote on their favorite Retail Brand (private brand) products across seven grocery categories. The results are in, and topping the list was the Signature SELECT Ice Cream + Store Baked Cookies combination. Six additional winners were also awarded the
Yesterday, Albertsons Companies, Inc. reported results for the second quarter of fiscal 2021, which ended September 11, 2021. “We are pleased with our second-quarter results as we continue to execute our transformation strategy. The favorable consumer backdrop together with our focus on in-store excellence, accelerating our digital and omnichannel capabilities, increasing productivity, and strengthening
Albertsons Companies, Inc. received the Safer Choice Partner of the Year Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the company’s efforts to provide products that use safer chemicals. The company was recognized in the “Retailer” category for launching new Safer Choice-certified Own Brands products, raising awareness of the Safer Choice certification, and
Albertsons announced a refresh of its Soleil sparkling water private brand including new special summer packaging with unique designs created by globally renowned artists and four new flavors: mango, raspberry lime, tangerine, and watermelon. Beginning in May, the new designs and flavors will be featured in the exclusive Sip to the Beat summer promotion using
Two of the nation’s largest Private Brand food retailers — Albertsons and Ahold Delhaize USA — are taking strategic approaches to embedding diversity, equity and inclusion into their cultures. Speakers from those retailers outlined each company’s process at the My Private Brand Diversity Summit. Albertsons Aims to Be Change Agent “Our company is doing a
Albertsons announced this week the introduction of Kalyana sustainable wines to its growing lineup of sustainable private brand products. Kalyana wines are crafted from select vineyards and grapes grown in California’s beautiful and diverse Central Coast. Both the vineyards and the winery are certified sustainable by the Certified California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance (CSWA). CSWA has
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