Albertsons news and trends

Albertsons’ Sales Tick Up as Shoppers ‘Tighten Their Pocket Books’
Retail // April 15, 2025

Grocery giant Albertsons says inflationary pressures continue to push its shoppers to seek value. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

Albertsons Says CEO Vivek Sankaran to Retire May 1
Retail // March 03, 2025

Albertsons Companies said Monday (March 3) that CEO Vivek Sankaran will retire May 1 and will be succeeded by Executive Vice President and Chief Operations Officer Susan Morris, effective the same day. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Albertsons Doubles Down on Digital Post-Kroger Merger Setback
Earnings // January 08, 2025

Under CEO Vivek Sankaran, Albertsons has invested heavily in digital transformation, customer engagement, and operational efficiency. Even after the halt of the proposed merger with Kroger, the company remained committed to expanding its digital capabilities, improving customer experiences and positioning itself for long-term growth. Get...

How Higher Grocery Prices Are Changing How Consumers Shop for Food
Retail // January 07, 2025

The planned but failed Kroger-Albertsons merger captured headlines in the grocery sector in 2024, and the latter is scheduled to announce its third-quarter results Wednesday (Jan. 8). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Albertsons Doubles Down on Digital Post-Kroger Merger Setback

January 08, 2025
Under CEO Vivek Sankaran, Albertsons has invested heavily in digital transformation, customer engagement, and operational efficiency. Even after the halt of the proposed merger with Kroger, the company remained committed to expanding its digital capabilities, improving customer experiences and positioning itself for long-term growth. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article […]

How Higher Grocery Prices Are Changing How Consumers Shop for Food

January 07, 2025
The planned but failed Kroger-Albertsons merger captured headlines in the grocery sector in 2024, and the latter is scheduled to announce its third-quarter results Wednesday (Jan. 8). Get the Full...

Social Media Shoppers Are Minority but Highly Satisfied

August 03, 2023
Fourteen percent of consumers, representing approximately 36 million shoppers, buy items through social media. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Chatbots Sizzle, SSN Numbers Fizzle And Grocery Shoppers Feel The Love

February 23, 2018
Sizzle Of the Week: Grocery Customers Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Quick Reads
Rite Aid Closing Stores and Selling Pharmacy Assets to Rivals

May 19, 2025
Rite Aid is reportedly closing additional stores while handing off business to rivals. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from […]

Albertsons’ Sales Tick Up as Shoppers ‘Tighten Their Pocket Books’

April 15, 2025
Grocery giant Albertsons says inflationary pressures continue to push its shoppers to seek value. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Albertsons Says CEO Vivek Sankaran to Retire May 1

March 03, 2025
Albertsons Companies said Monday (March 3) that CEO Vivek Sankaran will retire May 1 and will be succeeded by Executive Vice President and Chief Operations Officer Susan Morris, effective the...

Albertsons Takes Kroger to Court After Grocery Merger Collapses

December 11, 2024
Albertsons has sued fellow grocery giant Kroger over the failure of their $24.6 billion merger. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...