November 7, 2022 by Jeffrey Woldt
Albertsons, Kroger
November 7, 2022, Opinion
Much attention has been paid to the impact on the grocery market of Kroger’s proposed $24.6 billion acquisition of Albertsons Cos. If the deal passes muster with antitrust regulators, it will significantly strengthen Kroger’s position as the second-largest seller of food and related products in the United States. The importance of that development, however, shouldn’t
October 14, 2022 by Chain Drug Review
Albertsons, Kroger, merger
Featured Articles, Leading Headlines
CINCINNATI — Kroger Co. and Albertsons Cos. on Friday confirmed that they planned to merge, formally announcing a $25 billion deal that would combine the nation’s two largest supermarket operators into a single company that operates 4,996 stores, 66 distribution centers, 52 manufacturing plants, 3,972 pharmacies and 2,015 fuel centers. The combined company will operate
October 13, 2022 by Chain Drug Review
Albertsons, Kroger
Featured Articles, Leading Headlines
CINCINNATI — Kroger Co. is seeking to acquire Albertsons Cos. and could announce a deal this week, according to published reports. Kroger is the nation’s top traditional grocery store operator, with almost 2,800 food stores operating under about 20 different banners, including Kroger, Ralphs, Dillons, Smith’s, King Soopers, Fry’s, QFC, City Market, Owen’s, Jay C,
September 12, 2022 by Chain Drug Review
Albertsons, chief digital officer and EVP of Health at Albertsons Cos., Omer Gajial
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy, Retail News
BOISE, Idaho — Albertsons Cos. announced investments in technology, vaccine inventory and patient services to increase immunization access and personalized care at more than 1,700 pharmacy locations. Pharmacy teams across Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw’s, Acme, Tom Thumb, Randalls, United Supermarkets, Pavilions, Star Market, Haggen, Carrs and more, are now administering flu vaccines, as well
July 26, 2022 by Chain Drug Review
Albertsons
Business, Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, Retail News
BOISE, Idaho — Albertsons Cos. reported top and bottom line gains for its fiscal first quarter, and raised its outlook for the year. The company said Tuesday that identical sales increased 6.8% for the quarter, which ended June 18. Digital sales increased 28%, and net income increased about 8.1%, to $484.2 million, or $0.84 per
July 5, 2022 by Chain Drug Review
Albertsons, and Kroger, Eosera, Walgreens, Walmart
Retail News, Supplier News
FORT WORTH — Ear care company Eosera announced it has added Walgreens, Walmart, Albertsons, and Kroger to the list of nationwide retailers selling their products. This follows Eosera’s already established presence in major retailers including CVS, Rite Aid, Amazon, and a variety of food stores, bringing their total number of locations to 28,000, a rapid
April 13, 2022 by Chain Drug Review
Albertsons
Leading Headlines, Retail News
BOISE, Idaho — Albertsons Cos. reported net sales and other revenue of $17.4 billion for the fourth quarter, up from $15.8 billion during the comparable 12-week period last year. The increase was driven by the company’s 7.5% increase in identical sales and higher fuel sales, with retail price inflation contributing to the identical sales increase.
March 1, 2022 by Chain Drug Review
Albertsons
Leading Headlines, Retail News
BOISE, Idaho — Albertsons Cos.’ board of directors said Monday that it is leading a review of “potential strategic alternatives aimed at enhancing Albertsons’ growth and maximizing shareholder value.” The review will include the consideration of possible financial transactions, potential deals, and strategic initiatives that could complement the grocery retailer’s existing businesses. Albertsons, which went
November 17, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
Albertsons, Humana
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy, Retail News
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Humana Inc. announced on Wednesday that many of its Prescription Drug Plan (PDP) members will soon have even more low-cost and convenient options with the addition of one of the nation’s largest retail pharmacy companies to its preferred Medicare Part D pharmacy network. Starting in 2022, Albertsons Cos. pharmacies, which includes Albertsons,
May 11, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
Albertsons, COVID-19 vaccines
Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, Pharmacy
BOISE, Idaho – COVID-19 vaccines are now available on a walk-in basis at Albertsons Cos. pharmacies nationwide, the company announced Tuesday. Albertsons has pharmacies at its Safeway, Vons, Albertsons, Jewel-Osco, Acme, Shaw’s, Tom Thumb, Randalls, United Supermarkets, Market Street, Haggen and Carrs chains. “We are committed to offering convenient and easy to access vaccination solutions
January 26, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
Albertsons, Beyond the Bag Initiative
Leading Headlines, Retail News
BOISE, Idaho — Albertsons Cos. has joined the Beyond the Bag Initiative, which aims to find a more sustainable alternative to single-use plastic bags. The move is part of an ongoing effort to reduce plastic waste, the retailer said Monday. “Albertsons Cos. has a passion for innovation and shares Beyond the Bag’s vision of reinventing
November 4, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
Albertsons, Albertsons Cos. pharmacies, Safeway Pharmacy
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy, Retail News
BOISE, Idaho — Albertsons Cos. and Safeway pharmacies announced that they are teaming with the Idaho State Board of Pharmacy to offer free at-home COVID-19 tests to state residents. This partnership will provide free saliva tests to Idahoans with no appointment, line or nasal swab. The test can be shipped directly to homes after finishing
August 20, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
Albertsons, Mark Panzer, NACDS
Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, Retail News
BOISE, Idaho — Chain drug industry veteran Mark Panzer, who most recently headed Albertsons Cos.’ pharmacy operations, has left the company to pursue other interests. A former chairman of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores, Panzer had been senior vice president of pharmacy, health and wellness at Albertsons since 2015. “We sincerely thank Mark
June 10, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
Albertsons, David Schwartz, Kroger
Leading Headlines, Retail News
GOODYEAR, Ariz.— (Milton) David Schwartz died peacefully at Abrazo West Hospital in here on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at the age of 74. David Schwartz had an accomplished career in retail drug and grocery stores. Starting his career as a bottle sorter at Skaggs Drug, he rose quickly into senior executive positions. He became executive