BOISE, Idaho — Albertsons Cos. reported sales and other revenue of $15.8 billion for the fourth quarter, up about 2.3% versus the prior-year period. The increase in sales was primarily driven by an 11.8% increase in identical sales, partially offset by the impact of the 53rd week in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2019, as
BOISE, Idaho — Albertsons Cos. has tapped Danielle Crop to serve as its senior vice president and chief data officer, the company said on Friday. Crop was most recently chief data officer at American Express. The appointment is part of Albertsons’ move to step up its efforts to leverage data strategically for the enterprise. Crop
BOISE, Idaho — Albertsons Cos. has committed to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and will set an emissions reduction target that supports the goals of the United Nations’ Paris Agreement to reduce carbon emissions, the company said. “We are passionate about making a meaningful difference in our neighborhoods and planet and are committed to
BOISE, Idaho – Albertsons Cos. announced that its pharmacies have now administered more than 1 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine. “Our pharmacy teams across the country are working diligently in serving our communities during this national effort. We are deeply grateful to our federal partners and local jurisdictions in delivering this important milestone,” said Omer
BOISE, Idaho — Albertsons Cos. is testing a remote-controlled, zero-emission delivery cart in Northern California, the retailer said Friday. “Our team is obsessed with trying new and disruptive technologies that can bring more convenience for our customers,” said Albertsons Cos. chief customer and digital officer Chris Rupp. “We are willing to quickly test, learn, and
BOISE, Idaho — Albertsons Cos. on Tuesday celebrated the stars of its Own Brands portfolio, announcing the winners of its first “Own Brands Associate Choice Awards.” Thousands of associates cast votes, choosing their favorite Albertsons Own Brands products in 15 categories. The votes were cast during the company’s January Own Brands “Best for Less” campaign.
NEW YORK — Ahold Delhaize’s GIANT Co. and Food Lion, along with such retailers as Kroger, Walgreens and Walmart, were among the retailers recognized as being among the best places to work for LGBTQ equality. They received perfect marks on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2021 Corporate Equality Index. A record-breaking 767 major U.S. businesses
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
BOISE, Idaho — Albertsons Cos. raised its outlook for fiscal 2020 on Tuesday after reporting strong results for the third quarter. Highlights for the 12-week period ended December 5 included identical store sales growth of 12.3% and digital sales growth of 225%. “Our constant focus on our customers continued to drive strong growth and market
BOISE, Idaho — Albertsons Cos. is piloting an automated and contactless grocery pickup kiosk at one of its Jewel-Osco stores in Chicago. The retailer plans to install a second unit at a Bay Area Safeway in the near future. “We are supercharging our digital and omnichannel offerings to serve customers however they want, whenever they
In this week’s Video Forum, Vivek Sankaran, president and CEO of Albertsons Cos., talks about the need to remain nimble and flexible as consumer behavior changes, the company’s response to COVID-19, Albertsons’ growth strategy, and more.
BOISE, Idaho — Albertsons Cos. has named Omer Gajial as its new senior vice president of pharmacy and health, according the the retailer’s LinkedIn page. He previously held positions at Amazon and PepsiCo. Gajial replaces Mark Panzer, who left his role as senior vice president of pharmacy, health and wellness in August. A former chairman