June 1, 2022 by Chain Drug Review
Albertsons Cos., PowerReviews
Leading Headlines, Retail News, Technology
CHICAGO — Consumer-generated product ratings and reviews, enabled by PowerReviews, are now live on Albertsons Cos.’ websites. For the first time, shoppers can browse and interact with authentic product ratings and reviews on 11 of Albertsons Cos.’ retail websites, including Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, and Shaw’s. PowerReviews is providing ratings and reviews technology and services to
May 3, 2022 by Chain Drug Review
Albertsons Cos., Uber
Leading Headlines, Retail News
SAN FRANCISCO – Uber and Albertsons Cos. have expanded their partnership to include more than 2,000 of the grocer’s banner stores nationwide, including Albertsons, Safeway, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Tom Thumb, Randalls and more through Uber Eats. This expansion brings nearly 800 new locations to Uber Eats including to consumers in Connecticut, Indiana, New Hampshire, Utah, Vermont,
March 22, 2022 by Chain Drug Review
Albertsons Cos., Cue Health
Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, Pharmacy
BOISE, Idaho — Cue Health and Albertsons Cos. announced Tuesday a first-of-its-kind partnership that offers customers access to Cue’s highly accurate, convenient, and fast molecular COVID-19 tests at participating Albertsons Cos. pharmacies across the country. Pharmacy personnel will provide this new service, which will allow customers to get Cue’s lab-quality COVID-19 test results delivered to
February 3, 2022 by Chain Drug Review
Albertsons Cos., ECRM
Leading Headlines, Retail News
BOISE, Idaho — Albertsons Cos. today reaffirmed its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion as the company expands its Supplier Diversity Program. The company is seeking to partner and support innovative and diverse suppliers as Albertsons Cos. hosts its second virtual summit this week. “Albertsons Cos. is dedicated to providing opportunities to diverse suppliers to
January 11, 2022 by Chain Drug Review
Albertsons Cos.
Business, Leading Headlines, Retail News
BOISE, Idaho — Albertsons Cos. on Tuesday reported increased sales and earnings for its fiscal 2021 third quarter, which ended December 4. Identical sales increased 5.2%; on a two-year stacked basis identical sales growth was 17.5%. Digital sales increased 9%; and the gain on a two-year stacked basis was 234%. Net income was $424.5 million,
November 8, 2021 by David Pinto
Albertsons Cos., Rite Aid, Walgreens, Walmart
November 8, 2021, Opinion
Late last month, the editors of Mass Market Retailers, sister publication of Chain Drug Review, hosted a reception and dinner in Chicago. The occasion was to recognize several of the growing number of women who are starting to lead and shape mass market retailing. The event was noteworthy for several reasons. For openers, there were
October 18, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
Albertsons Cos.
Leading Headlines, Retail News
BOISE, Idaho — Albertsons Cos. said Monday that its identical store sales for the second quarter were up 1.5% year-over-year, and 15.3% on a two-year stacked basis. Digital sales increased 5%, or 248% on a two-year stacked basis. Sales and other revenue totaled $16.5 billion for the 12 weeks ended September 11, up from $15.8
August 31, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
Albertsons Cos., Flu season 2021-2022
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy, Retail News
BOISE, Idaho — Flu season is approaching and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is encouraging flu and COVID-19 vaccinations as one of the best ways to stay healthy and minimize the strain on our national health systems. Albertsons Cos. pharmacies announced that they are stocked and ready with both vaccines, including COVID-19
August 20, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
Albertsons Cos., United Airlines, Walmart
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy, Retail News, Uncategorized
CHICAGO – United Airlines customers now have access even more COVID testing locations, including more than 3,000 new Walmart and Albertson Cos. locations across the U.S., through the airline’s website and mobile app in the Travel Ready Center. Customers can now easily book COVID-19 testing appointments at more than 3,800 total testing providers powered by
August 10, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
Albertsons Cos., Sharon McCollam
Business, Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, Retail News
BOISE, Idaho – Albertsons Cos. announced on Tuesday that Sharon McCollam will join the company on September 7, 2021, as its president and chief financial officer reporting to Vivek Sankaran, Albertsons Cos. chief executive officer. McCollam will succeed Bob Dimond, who will be retiring and will remain with the company as an advisor through February
July 29, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
Albertsons Cos., Vivek Sankaran
Retail News
BOISE, Idaho — Albertsons Cos. reported $21.3 billion in revenue for the first quarter, down from $22.8 billion during the same quarter last year. That decline was primarily driven by a 10% decrease in identical store sales, caused by reduced demand compared to the pandemic-induced surge in last year’s quarter. On a two-year stacked basis,
June 21, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
Albertsons Cos., DoorDash
Leading Headlines, Retail News
SAN FRANCISCO — DoorDash and Albertsons Cos. have announced a new partnership to offer on-demand grocery delivery from nearly 2,000 Albertsons banner stores across the country including Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, and more from the DoorDash marketplace app. “We are committed to expanding our delivery experience in order to meet our customers’ needs whenever, wherever and
June 16, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
Albertsons Cos., Jennifer Saenz
Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, Retail News
BOISE, Idaho — Albertsons Cos. has named Jennifer Saenz executive vice president and chief merchandising officer, the company said Wednesday. Effective July 12, Saenz will be responsible for all areas of merchandising within the company, including Own Brands. She will also be responsible for strengthening the company’s relationships with its brand partners. Saenz will join Albertson
June 8, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
Affordable Care Act, Albertsons Cos., Fetch Rewards
Leading Headlines, Retail News
BOISE, Idaho — Fetch Rewards, the nation’s No. 1 consumer-loyalty and shopper-rewards app, announced Tuesday its first-ever retail partnership with Albertsons Cos. The partnership between Fetch Rewards and Albertsons Cos. comes after a successful five-week pilot program aimed at driving Fetch users to shop at nearly 200 of the company’s stores. Albertsons Cos. leveraged Fetch