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Senators Have "Serious Concerns" with $24.6B Kroger-Albertsons Deal

October 21, 2022

On October 14, 2022, Kroger and Albertsons Companies, Inc. announced that the companies had entered into a definitive agreement to merge. A press release explained that the deal would join "two complementary organizations with iconic brands and deep roots in their local communities to establish a national footprint and unite...

Albertsons E-commerce Success While Investors Skeptical of Rite Aid Merger

July 19, 2018

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

At an earnings call on Monday, Albertsons reported a $17.7 million net loss which, compared to last year’s $204.9 million loss for the same period, is a major improvement. According to Food Dive, Albertsons’ net sales are up 1% to $18.7 million. Same-store sales are up .2% and expected to...

Kroger Purchases Meal Kit Maker Home Chef for $200 Million

May 24, 2018

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Cincinnati, OH and Chicago, IL - Less than a week after announcing its plan to partner with and gain exclusive rights to Ocado, the U.K. robotics-automated online grocery fulfillment service, Kroger is making headlines again. This time, Kroger has announced its acquisition of Home Chef, one of the country's largest...

Albertsons Expanding Private Label Line into Home Care Products

April 4, 2018

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

BOISE, ID – Albertsons is expanding its exclusive Open Nature brand into non-food categories and expects to release more than 240 new products this year. As announced in a press release, this launch follows the grocer’s recent releases of Open Nature goods in both baby and pet food categories. Geoff...

What Walmart Buying Humana Could Mean

April 2, 2018

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Bentonville, AR — Walmart is reportedly in talks to acquire Humana. According to a story first reported in the Wall Street Journal, Walmart is holding preliminary talks to buy U.S. health insurer Humana Inc. and the companies are discussing various options. Walmart Inc.’s potential acquisition of a health insurer would...

Albertsons to Launch Digital Marketplace for Small Vendors

March 21, 2018

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Boise, ID – Albertsons will be launching a digital marketplace for small or new brands, and it could be ready for consumers this summer, according to a story reported by CNBC. This occurs as more and more retailers turn to big data to help them guide their buying decisions. It...

Albertsons Announces Acquisition of Remaining Rite Aid Stores

February 20, 2018

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Boise, ID and Camp Hill, PA. - Grocery chain Albertsons announced today it is expanding its retail pharmacy divisions by purchasing more than 2,500 Rite Aid stores. According to a company press release, the combined company is expected to serve more than 40 million U.S. customers per week at approximately 4,900...

Albertsons' Organic Private Label Sales Pass $1 Billion

January 18, 2018

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Boise, ID — Albertsons' private label organic product sales and its partnership with Instacart helped deliver some good news for the retailer on its quarterly earnings call. Robert Miller, Albertsons chairman and CEO, told analysts during the conference call that 12-month sales of its O Organics private label line exceeded...

Albertsons Teams with Instacart for Same-Day Delivery

November 29, 2017

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Albertsons will roll out online grocery ordering and delivery at 1,800 of its stores by mid-2018 with technology provided by Instacart. The addition of Albertsons to its lineup gives Instacart the ability to reach about 68% of the U.S. population with same-day delivery. Its goal is 80% of the U.S.

Albertsons Gives Meal Kits a Boost Buying Plated

September 21, 2017

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Boise, ID — The plan by the nation’s second-largest retailer, Albertsons Cos., to acquire the Plated meal kit service, is good news for the beleaguered Blue Apron, whose stock rose 3.4% after the deal was announced. On Wednesday, the 2,300-store retailer said it will operate Plated as a wholly-owned subsidiary...