Albertsons Companies

Exciting news! Albertsons Companies has won two 2024 Modern Retail Awards. Competing with top brands, Albertsons Companies distinguished itself by winning the Best E-Commerce Experience award for creating a seamless and engaging online shopping journey. Additionally, we received the Best Omnichannel Experience award for developing a frictionless, integrated online and in-store customer-first shopping experience. These awards honor brands that are redefining the industry through innovation, customer-focused strategies, and technological advancements. They exemplify the dynamic evolution of modern brands, showcasing strategies rooted in community engagement and bold storytelling. A huge thanks and congratulations to our dedicated team for raising the bar. Being recognized in this way is a testament to their dedication, creativity, and hard work! More details about the Modern Retail Award can be found here: https://lnkd.in/eMRUfmF2 #omnichannel #ecommerce #innovation #customers

Albertsons Companies, along with the Albertsons Companies Foundation, announced two significant advancements in our mission to help end the cycle of hunger during South by Southwest. As part of our Recipe for Change impact framework, Albertsons will enable 1.5 billion meals by 2030 through a combination of surplus food donations from stores and funds raised by the Foundation. We are also dedicating $10 million annually to combat food insecurity through our #NourishingNeighbors program. This investment will fund initiatives including our Innovation Spark Fund program and E.A.T. curriculum designed to educate middle and high students and inspire the next generation. We must come together to create sustainable solutions to eradicate hunger once and for all. Join us on this transformative journey and be a catalyst for change. For more details about our goals and SXSW event, read the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/grNEnwGK #SXSW2025 #SXSW

We're thrilled to announce our fabulous new partnership with actress, producer, and mother Tia Mowry! Together, we're celebrating our private label brand Overjoyed™, which is all about making every day sparkle with delightful products and memorable experiences. ✨ To kick off this joyous celebration, we’re inviting customers to join the Spread Joy Sweepstakes, running from today through March 27th! ✨ HOW TO ENTER: 1️⃣ Follow @overjoyedbrand on Instagram. 2️⃣ Share your response to the prompt "What makes you feel Overjoyed?" on the Tia Mowry and @overjoyedbrand collaboration post. 🎁 The grand prize winner will receive a $500 Albertsons Cos. gift card, a gift basket filled with Overjoyed products, and a special video from Tia Mowry! 🎁 Tia says, “The brand is all about celebrating life's everyday moments and people that know me, know I'm very joyful and I walk with gratitude and it's very intentional. I truly believe that when we look for joy, we find it. So that's one of the main reasons why I'm so excited to be partnering.” Let’s spread the joy together with Overjoyed and Tia Mowry! 🌟💖 NO PURCH. NEC. Open to legal residents of 50 U.S./D.C., 18+. Void where prohibited. Begins 6:00 a.m. PT on 3/6/25 and ends at 11:59:59 p.m. PT on 3/27/25. Subject to Rules including the prize and odds: https://bit.ly/4hjnP0i

We're excited to announce the grand opening of our newest store in Ardmore, Oklahoma! Our opening day event was a great success, bringing together associates, customers, and community members for a day filled with fun and celebration. Thanks to everyone who joined us on this special day. We look forward to serving the wonderful community of Ardmore and making a positive impact in the lives of our customers. #GrandOpening #Albertsons #Community #CustomersForLife

We are thrilled to announce the incredible success of our 2025 Albertsons Companies Innovation Launchpad! With over 500 applications, we selected 60 outstanding brands to attend and present their groundbreaking products. Karen Ivanis-Rogers from our Merchandising team announced our 3 grand prize winners at Tuesday's awards ceremony ahead of Natural Products Expo West starting in Anaheim, Calif. this week. Congratulations to our grand prize winners — Daily Crunch, Supergut and Waterboy – in addition to our 10 FastPass winners for walking away with with over $400K in cash and prizes! 🏆💰 This event showcased the best of innovation and creativity, and we are excited to see how these brands will shape the future. Stay tuned for more updates and success stories from our winners!   #Innovation #Albertsons #Launchpad2025 #FutureOfRetail #SuccessStories

We are thrilled to announce the incredible success of our 2025 Albertsons Companies Innovation Launchpad! With over 500 applications, we selected 60 outstanding brands to attend and present their groundbreaking products. Karen Ivanis-Rogers from our Merchandising team announced our 3 grand prize winners at Tuesday's awards ceremony ahead of Natural Products Expo West starting in Anaheim, Calif. this week. Congratulations to our grand prize winners — Daily Crunch, Supergut and Waterboy – in addition to our 10 FastPass winners for walking away with with over $400K in cash and prizes! 🏆💰 This event showcased the best of innovation and creativity, and we are excited to see how these brands will shape the future. Stay tuned for more updates and success stories from our winners!   #Innovation #Albertsons #Launchpad2025 #FutureOfRetail #SuccessStories

As Albertsons Companies enters our next chapter of growth, we’re excited to share that Susan Morris, EVP and Chief Operations Officer, will assume the role of CEO following the planned retirement of Vivek Sankaran, effective May 1.     At a time of significant evolution in the grocery industry, Morris brings unmatched expertise and deep knowledge of the business. As COO, she currently leads the company’s retail operations, overseeing more than 2,200 stores.     “The Board is confident that Susan is the ideal person to lead the Company into its next chapter of growth. With a nearly 40-year career at the Company that began at an Albertsons store in the Denver market, Susan brings unmatched expertise and deep knowledge of the business. She is highly respected across the organization and industry, with a strong track record of operational success and passion for serving our customers and communities,” said Jim Donald, Chair of the Albertsons Board of Directors. “We are grateful for Vivek’s exceptional leadership over the last six years and his continued commitment to the Company during this transition period and his mentorship of Susan.”    Read the full announcement: https://lnkd.in/g8PsYdpH

To celebrate our newest Own Brand, Overjoyed, Albertsons Companies partnered with actress, producer and mother Tia Mowry for an evening filled with joy, creativity and meaningful connections. We invited traditional journalists and content creators to join us in Los Angeles to explore Overjoyed’s newest product assortment including fresh florals, candles, vases, and lemon-themed treats. Tia shared with the group her passion for celebrating life’s little moments, aligning with the brand’s mission.   Guests were treated to a hands-on floral arranging experience in celebration of the upcoming Overjoyed Boutique fresh floral launch this spring. Embracing creativity and self-expression, they crafted beautiful, custom bouquets and were invited to create a second arrangement to share with a loved one. Other interactive moments included customizing tote bags with playful Overjoyed-branded patches and shopping a curated selection of Overjoyed products to sample at home.   📽️ Check out this video from the event and stop by your local Albertsons Companies banner store to celebrate life’s everyday moments with Overjoyed.   Thanks to Savvy Creative Agency and Nikki Sienna Photography for capturing the fun moments!

We’re incredibly proud of our associates, Alivia from Star Market in Quincy, MA and Chris from Shaw’s in Barrington, RI, who have demonstrated exceptional customer service skills, speed, and accuracy in bagging. They will be representing Albertsons Companies at the National Best Bagger Championship hosted by the National Grocers Association in Las Vegas. Join us in cheering them on as they compete for the coveted title of #1 National Best Bagger. Good luck, Alivia and Chris! 

Congratulations to our Southwest Division team on a successful regrand opening of Vons #2614 in Las Vegas, NV! The event featured a wonderful community celebration, bringing together associates, customers, and community members to share in the joys of food and well-being.