BOISE, Idaho, Jan. 07, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Albertsons Companies, Inc. (the "Company") today reported results for the third quarter of fiscal 2019, which ended November 30, 2019.

Third Quarter of Fiscal 2019 Highlights

• Identical sales growth of 2.7%; marked the eighth consecutive quarter of identical sales growth
• Net income of $55 million
• Adjusted EBITDA of $634 million, slightly ahead of our expectations
• Own Brands sales penetration reached a new high of 25.6%
• Online home delivery and Drive Up and Go sales growth of 34%
• Just for U registrations and digital coupon redemptions up 25% and 31%, respectively

BOISE, ID — December 19, 2019 — Patients can now get prescription delivery in as little as 1-2 hours at select Albertsons Companies pharmacies in Louisiana, Texas and the District of Columbia, decreasing the time they must wait to receive critical medications.

BOISE, Idaho, December 12, 2019 – Albertsons Companies and Takeoff Technologies are teaming up to collaborate on the future of grocery micro-fulfillment centers (MFC). The two companies have decided to form a strategic partnership with dedicated teams to collaborate on the evolution of the microfulfillment capabilities to drive the future of e-commerce order fulfillment.

BOISE, Idaho — November 20, 2019 — Albertsons Companies’ exclusive debi lilly design™ line of floral and home décor is transforming the gift of flowers into the gift of hope.

Boise, Idaho, November 18, 2019 – Albertsons Companies announced today that Chris Rupp has been named EVP & Chief Customer & Digital Officer, effective December 3, 2019. Rupp joins Albertsons Cos. from Microsoft Corporation, where she most recently served as General Manager of the company’s Xbox Business Engineering team.

BOISE, Idaho — Albertsons Companies is strategically shifting the future of the Plated brand from a dinner-based subscription solution to a comprehensive in-house culinary brand that will join the company’s lineup of popular private label products.

November 7, 2019 – Boise, ID – Albertsons Companies, Inc. (the “Company”) today announced its intention to offer $500 million in aggregate principal amount of senior notes due 2027 (the “Notes”).  The Company and its subsidiaries, Safeway Inc., New Albertsons L.P. and Albertson’s LLC, will be co-issuers of the Notes.

BOISE, Idaho — October 23, 2019 — Hunger Is started in 2014 as a radical aspiration to eradicate childhood hunger – an issue far too common in countless communities across the country.  Each year, the annual campaign grew bigger and our stores and teams inspired more people to join in our mission.

BOISE, Idaho, Oct. 16, 2019 -- Albertsons Companies, Inc. (the "Company") today reported results for the second quarter of fiscal 2019, which ended September 7, 2019.

BOISE, Idaho — October 11, 2019 — With the weather turning colder and the holidays around the corner, Albertsons Companies pharmacies are offering flu shots for free with most insurance, with no appointment necessary.

BOISE, Idaho, Oct. 04, 2019  -- Albertsons Companies pharmacies are swapping white for brown as they transition from traditional white prescription bags to a new recycled brown bag at 1,700+ locations across the United States. The switch to the more sustainable bag is expected to save more than 5,000 trees annually.

BOISE, Idaho — September 25, 2019 —The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today awarded Albertsons Companies the esteemed Safer Choice Partner of the Year Award for leadership in furthering safer chemistry and increasing awareness of safer chemicals for consumer products.

BOISE, Idaho — September 23, 2019 — Seizing on consumer demand in frozen meals, Albertsons Companies has revamped its lineup of Own Brands entrees with 55 new items, from organic plant-based meals for the
“flexitarian” to premium high-protein power bowls and more.

BOISE, Idaho – September 10, 2019 – Albertsons Companies has promoted Own Brands President Geoff White to Executive Vice President and Chief Merchandising Officer.Merchandising Officer, Albertsons Companies

BOISE, Idaho — September 4, 2019 — After raising $30.2 million since 2014 to transform the lives of 200,000 children in need, Albertsons Companies and Albertsons Companies Foundation are once again teaming up with their customers across the country to help make sure every kid starts the day with a healthy breakfast

Boise, Idaho, August 19, 2019 – Albertsons Companies announced today that Shane Sampson, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing & Merchandising Officer, has decided to leave the company at the end of its second fiscal quarter on September 7, 2019.  The company has launched a search for a successor.

Boise, Idaho, August 8, 2019 – Albertsons Companies today announced that it has dismissed Granny C’s and CopenRoss Growlers from its lawsuit filed July 30, 2019 regarding use of properties in the Hillcrest Shopping Center.

Boise, Idaho, August 5, 2019 – Albertsons Companies announced today that Mike Theilmann has been named EVP & Chief Human Resources Officer, effective August 19, 2019. 

Boise, Idaho, August 2, 2019 – Albertsons Companies announced today that Gineal Davidson has been named President of the company’s Portland division, which operates over 140 stores in Oregon and Washington.

Company Release - 8/1/2019 4:58 PM ET

BOISE, Idaho, Aug. 01, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Albertsons Companies, Inc. (the “Company”) today announced the pricing of its upsized private offering of $750 million in aggregate principal amount of new 5.875% senior notes due 2028 (the “Notes”). The Notes will be issued at par value. This represents a $250 million increase in the original offering amount. The Company and its subsidiaries, Safeway Inc., New Albertsons L.P. and Albertson’s LLC, will be co-issuers of the Notes. The offering is expected to close on or about August 15, 2019, subject to customary closing conditions.

Company Release - 8/1/2019 8:50 AM ET

BOISE, Idaho, Aug. 01, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Albertsons Companies, Inc. (the “Company”) today announced its intention to offer $500 million in aggregate principal amount of senior notes due 2028 (the “Notes”).  The Company and its subsidiaries, Safeway Inc., New Albertsons L.P. and Albertsons’s LLC, will be co-issuers of the Notes.

Boise, Idaho, July 29, 2019 – Albertsons Companies announced today that Jonathan Gardner has been named its new Group Vice President of Strategic Sourcing. In this new position, Gardner will report to Evan Rainwater, Senior Vice President, Strategic Sourcing and Manufacturing. Additionally, the company has promoted David Nelsen to Group Vice President of Manufacturing.

BOISE, ID — July 29, 2019 — Albertsons Companies pharmacies are alerting U.S. communities that all 1,700+ locations across the U.S. are stocked with the flu vaccine and ready to immunize for the 2019-20 flu season. With flu season just around the corner, getting the flu vaccine as soon as it becomes available is the best way to prevent getting and spreading the flu virus.

BOISE, Idaho, July 24, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Albertsons Companies, Inc. (the "Company") today reported results for the first quarter of fiscal 2019, which ended June 15, 2019.

• Identical sales increased 1.5%
• Adjusted EBITDA increased 7.5% to $877 million compared to last year
• Net income of $49.0 million compared to a net loss of $17.7 million last year
• Own Brands sales penetration reached 25.3%
• Digital and eCommerce sales grew 33%
• Net debt leverage reduced to 3.3x at end of first quarter

BOISE, Idaho, July 3, 2019 — Albertsons Companies today announced an initiative to make its online grocery shopping websites and mobile applications more accessible and usable for shoppers with disabilities.

BOISE, Idaho and RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. – June 18, 2019 – Albertsons Companies, one of the largest food and drug retailers in the United States, is empowering consumers with fast and convenient in-store checkout experiences by implementing Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions’ self-checkout systems. By leveraging Toshiba’s focus on front-end store optimization, Albertsons Cos. expects checkout times to speed up – from wait time in line to payment – to improve operational throughput and reduce shopper interventions, with the ultimate goal of improving the customer’s grocery store experience.

BOISE, Idaho – June 6, 2019 – Albertsons Companies, an industry leader in seafood sustainability, announced today that it completed the phase-out of freshwater eel (unagi) from sushi products 3½ years ahead of its
self-imposed deadline of year-end 2022.

BOISE, Idaho — May 22, 2019 — Albertsons Companies’ Signature SELECT® brand is amping up its presence across stores with the addition of more than 300 new products and updated branding in 2019.

BOISE, Idaho, May 20, 2019 – Albertsons Companies, Inc. (the "Company" or "Albertsons") today announced the interim tender results for the previously announced tender offers (each offer a "Tender Offer" and collectively, the "Tender Offers") by its wholly-owned subsidiaries Safeway Inc. ("Safeway") and New Albertsons L.P. ("NALP" and, together with Safeway, the "Offerors"), to purchase for cash the debt securities listed in the table below (collectively, the "Securities" and each a "series").

Boise, ID - May 16, 2019 - Albertsons Companies and partners McFadyen Digital and Mirakl won the Most Innovative Commerce Experience award from Adobe at its global eCommerce conference, Imagine 2019.

Boise, ID - April 24, 2019 - Albertsons Companies, Inc. (the "Company") today reported results for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2018 and full year fiscal 2018, which ended February 23, 2019.

BOISE, Idaho, April 22, 2019 - Albertsons Companies today announced a broad plastic waste reduction pledge to advance sustainability throughout the company, starting with its extensive Own Brands portfolio. 

ARMONK, N.Y. and BOISE, ID - April 11, 2019 - Albertsons Companies, one of the largest food and drug retailers in the United States, is joining the blockchain-based IBM Food Trust network and will begin piloting the technology to improve how food is traced from farm to store shelf. 

Denver, Colo. – April 9, 2019 – Albertsons Companies has strengthened its employee benefits package by expanding its employees’ access to BridgeHealth, an industry-leading provider of Surgical Centers of Excellence.

Mountain View, Calif.– April 4, 2019 – One year after its launch, Albertsons Performance Media (APM) powered by Quotient is delivering to CPGs as high as two times more return on their ad spend compared to industry benchmarks set by Nielsen.

BOISE, Idaho – April 2, 2019 – Albertsons Companies’ Own Brands is elevating environmental stewardship and helping consumers live green with the launch of compostable and earth-friendly products in the popular Open Nature® brand.

BOISE, Idaho, March 29, 2019 - Albertsons Companies announced today that Vivek Sankaran, Chief Executive Officer, PepsiCo Foods North America, has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of Albertsons Companies, effective April 25, 2019.

BOISE, Idaho, March 26, 2019 - Albertsons Companies and Albertsons Companies Foundation today announced the results of a wide-ranging donation and community involvement effort to effect change in the neighborhoods they serve.

BOISE, Idaho – March 6, 2019 - Albertsons Companies announced today the Grand Opening of the new Albertsons Market Street at 3499 E Fairview Ave, Meridian, ID, will take place Saturday, March 9. This will be an all-day celebration with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 10 AM.

BOISE, Idaho – March 4, 2019 – Albertsons Companies is enhancing its eCommerce platform with Glympse, a location sharing technology that will give shoppers real-time status of their grocery delivery or Drive Up & Go order.

BOISE, Idaho and REDMOND, Wash. – February 22, 2019 – Albertsons Companies, one of the largest food and drug retailers in the United States, is betting on cloud solutions from Microsoft Corp., including Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365, to provide new and transformative experiences to customers and employees.

Boise, Idaho - January 22, 2019 - Albertsons Companies, Inc. (the “Company”) today announced its intention to offer $500 million in aggregate principal amount of senior notes due 2026 (the “Notes”).

Boise, ID - January 14, 2019 - Albertsons Companies, Inc. (the "Company") today reported results for the third quarter of fiscal 2018, which ended December 1, 2018.

BOISE, Idaho, November 6, 2018 - Albertsons Companies today released its 2018 Sustainability Update, highlighting successes in reducing waste, expanding organic offerings, leading in seafood sustainability, and supporting the causes customers care about most.

BOISE, Idaho, November 1, 2018 - Albertsons Companies has expanded Signature RESERVE™, its exclusive new top shelf label, into a host of new categories just before the holidays.

BOISE, Idaho - October 30, 2018 - Albertsons Companies today announced it is partnering with Takeoff Technologies to pilot the micro-fulfillment center concept and Takeoff’s artificial intelligence capabilities, making it the first national grocer to implement an automated eCommerce fulfillment solution for customers.

BOISE, Idaho - October 16, 2018 - Handcrafted, hard-to-find items, and vendors wanting to increase product exposure find a home on Albertsons Companies new Albertsons.com/Marketplace site.

BOISE, Idaho - October 11, 2018 - Albertsons Companies and Albertsons Companies Foundation announced today that, through the generous donations of customers, the Hunger Is fundraiser to fight childhood hunger in America raised a record $7.2 million in just 30 days.

BOISE, Idaho - October 5, 2018 - To bolster the public's awareness about flu vaccinations and the fact that many insurance plans will cover most or all of the cost, Albertsons Companies pharmacies have fully revamped their informational consumer flu websites with new features, easier navigation, and interactive tools this flu season.

BOISE, Idaho, September 12, 2018 – Albertsons Companies announced today that Jim Donald, currently the company’s President and Chief Operating Officer, has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of Albertsons Companies, effective immediately. Robert Miller, currently the company’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, will continue as the Chairman of the Board.

Boise, ID – August 8, 2018 – Albertsons Companies, Inc. (“Albertsons Companies” or the “Company”) today announced that it has mutually agreed with Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE: RAD) to terminate their previously announced merger agreement. The Company issued the following statement in regard to the termination: ...

(BOISE, ID — August 6, 2018) — Albertsons Companies pharmacies are alerting U.S. communities that they are stocked with the flu vaccine and ready to immunize for the 2018-19 flu season. Getting the flu vaccine as soon as it becomes available is currently the best way to prevent getting and spreading the flu virus.

New York and Boise, Idaho, Aug. 02, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Albertsons Companies and venture capital firm Greycroft today announced the creation of a fund, up to $50 million over time, that will invest in and aim to help grow emerging companies and technologies in the grocery sector.
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BOISE, Idaho, July 20, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Albertsons Companies, Inc. (“Albertsons” or the “Company”) has announced that outside counsel to the Company has received a letter from a law firm purporting to represent in excess of 45% of the outstanding principal amount of Safeway Inc.’s (“Safeway”) 7.25% Senior Debentures due February 2031 (the “SWY…

View PDF of Full Release with Financial Tables BOISE, Idaho, July 16, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Albertsons Companies, Inc. (the “Company”) today reported results for the first quarter of fiscal 2018, which ended June 16, 2018. First Quarter of Fiscal 2018 Highlights and Update on Fiscal 2018 Outlook Identical sales increase of 0.2% Adjusted EBITDA of…

Virtual Store Offers Customers More Than 3,800 Organic, Natural, and Better-for-You Grocery Items Delivered in as Little as Two Hours BOISE, ID (July 12, 2018) – Albertsons Companies today announced the exclusive launch of O Organics® Market, an Instacart-powered virtual store where customers can easily find organic, natural, and other better-for-you foods, beverages, and grocery…

Boise, ID – July 10, 2018 – Albertsons Companies, Inc. (“Albertsons” or the “Company”) has announced the time and date of a conference call to discuss the Company’s financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2018. The conference call, which will be hosted on Monday, July 16, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time (9:00…

More than 1,600 pharmacies in 21 states can provide the medication independently BOISE, ID, June 26, 2018 — Albertsons Companies announced today that more than 1,600 of its pharmacies across 21 states have pharmacists with the ability to independently provide naloxone, a medication used to reverse the impacts of an opioid overdose, and to educate…

June 4, 2018 – Boise, ID – Albertsons Companies, Inc. (the “Company”) today announced its intention to offer $500.0 million in aggregate principal amount of floating rate senior secured notes due 2024 (the “Notes”). The net proceeds received from the offering of the Notes, together with cash on hand and borrowings under the Company’s credit…

New brand joins company’s lineup of iconic Signature brands, which account for nearly $6 billion in sales Boise, ID – May 31, 2018 –Albertsons Companies is expanding and elevating its Own Brands portfolio with a new top shelf culinary presence: Signature Reserve™. For life’s special and indulgent moments, Signature Reserve offers unparalleled quality and exquisite…

BOISE, Idaho — May 18, 2018 — Albertsons Companies announced today that Gautam Kotwal is joining the company as Executive Vice President and Chief Data and Analytics Officer. In this new role, Gautam Kotwal will be responsible for leading Albertsons Cos.’ innovation efforts to drive value, create competitive differentiation and design personalized shopper experiences wherever…

BOISE, Idaho and CAMP HILL, Pa. – May 14, 2018 – Albertsons Companies, Inc. one of the nation’s largest grocery retailers, and Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE:RAD), one of the nation’s leading drugstore chains, announced today that they will host a joint analyst event on May 15, 2018. The management teams of both companies will discuss the strategic…

Nearly 1,400 product releases slated for 2018 across the popular Own Brands portfolio Boise, ID – May 2, 2018 – Albertsons Companies is on pace to introduce nearly 1,400 new Own Brands products to its family of stores in 2018, a more than two-fold increase over 2017 that further demonstrates the company’s confidence in developing…

Boise, Idaho, Mar 05, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Albertsons Companies announced today that Jim Donald, former President and Chief Executive Officer of Starbucks, has been appointed President and Chief Operating Officer of Albertsons Companies, effective immediately. Donald is an experienced retail operator with extensive knowledge of Albertsons Companies, having previously held senior leadership roles at both Albertson’s, Inc. and Safeway, Inc. Donald also served as a member of the Board of Directors of Rite Aid from 2008 to 2013.

BOISE, Idaho – February 27, 2018 – Albertsons Companies announced today that it is distributing 93.4 cents cash per Contingent Value Right related to the sale of Safeway’s 49% interest in Mexico-based food and general merchandise retailer Casa Ley, S.A. de C. V. (Casa Ley). The Contingent Value Rights, or CVRs, were issued on January 30, 2015 to former holders of common stock of Safeway Inc. in connection with the merger of Safeway into a wholly owned subsidiary...

BOISE, Idaho and CAMP HILL, Pa. – February 20, 2018 – Albertsons Companies, one of the nation’s largest grocery retailers, and Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE:RAD), one of the nation’s leading drugstore chains, announced a definitive merger agreement under which privately held Albertsons Companies will merge with publicly traded Rite Aid.

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., January 25, 2018 – In an age where understanding your customers’ purchasing behavior is everything, Albertsons Companies is launching Albertsons Performance Media, powered by Quotient (NYSE: QUOT), a digital media capability that provides brands the opportunity to use proprietary shopper data to drive sales across Albertsons Companies’ network of more than 2,300 stores in 35 states.

BOISE, Idaho, Jan 16, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Albertsons Companies today announced that President & Chief Operating Officer Wayne Denningham plans to retire near the end of the company’s fiscal year. Denningham garnered over 40 years with the company, having started working as a clerk as a teenager.

BOISE, Idaho – January 11, 2018 – Albertsons Companies today announced that its popular Own Brands label, O Organics, has become a $1 billion brand, a major milestone for one of the nation’s largest brands of USDA-certified organic products. “Everyone should have the opportunity to go organic...

Boise, ID – November 28, 2017 – Albertsons Companies, one of the nation’s largest grocery retailers, today announced it will increase customer convenience through an agreement with Instacart, the technology driven, nationwide on-demand grocery delivery service, by offering same-day deliveries in as little as an hour.

Boise, ID – November 16, 2017 – Albertsons Companies, one of the nation’s largest grocery retailers, today announced an investment in El Rancho Supermercado, a Texas-based retailer which focuses on stores for Latino customers. El Rancho will continue to operate as an independent company headquartered in Garland, TX.

Boise, ID – September 21, 2017 – Albertsons Companies today reported that, in the span of 21 days, its generous customers and employees helped raise more than $8 million in disaster relief donations for the victims of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma through a point-of-sale campaign at its 2,300+ stores. The company also contributed millions of dollars in products to help people in Texas and Florida recover from the recent hurricanes.

Boise, ID and New York, NY – September 20, 2017 – Albertsons Companies, one of the nation’s largest grocery retailers, today announced the acquisition of Plated, a premier meal kit service. This move advances a shared strategy to reinvent the way consumers discover, purchase, and experience food.

Boise, ID – August 30, 2017 – As Hurricane Harvey continues to bring catastrophic flooding and devastation to parts of Southeast Texas, Albertsons Companies is mobilizing its entire chain of 2,300+ stores across the U.S. to aid in the disaster relief effort.

BOISE, Idaho — August 7, 2017 — Albertsons Companies, LLC announced today that Kevin Turner, former Chief Operating Officer at Microsoft, has been appointed Vice Chairman of the Board of Managers of AB Acquisition LLC., its direct parent...

BOISE, Idaho — July 18, 2017 — Safeway Inc., part of Albertsons Companies, announced today that it has entered into an agreement with the United States Department of Justice, the federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the United States Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Washington to settle a 2014 ...

BOISE, ID – June 23, 2017 – Albertsons Companies today announced two key executive appointments to its Marketing & Merchandising team aimed at building on the organization’s momentum and accomplishments over the last several years. Dennis Clark has been promoted...

June 5, 2017 – Boise, ID—Albertsons Companies, LLC (the “Company”) today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiaries New Albertson’s, Inc. (“NAI”) and Safeway Inc. (“Safeway” and, together with NAI, “we,” “us” or the “Offerors”), have commenced separate...

May 31, 2017 – Boise, ID— Albertsons Companies announced today that it recently acquired MedCart Specialty Pharmacy in order to strengthen and extend its pharmacy specialty services. MedCart Specialty Pharmacy is an industry-leading, URAC accredited, pharmaceutical and healthcare...

BOISE, ID – May 23, 2017 – Albertsons Companies today announced two key digital leaders who will collectively add 30 years of digital leadership experience in product and digital technology respectively: Karl Varsanyi, who helped develop macys.com into one of the largest eCommerce sites in the...

BOISE, Idaho (May 4, 2017) — Albertsons Companies today announced that it has expanded its Fair Trade Certified™ seafood program and its commitment to responsible sourcing by becoming the first major grocer to carry Fair Trade Certified™ scallops.

BOISE, Idaho – April 28, 2017 – Albertsons Companies today announced that Jewel-Osco’s current Vice President of Marketing and Merchandising Doug Cygan has been appointed Division President, effective immediately. In this role, Cygan will lead the company’s 186 Jewel-Osco stores throughout Illinois,

BOISE, Idaho – April 25, 2017 – Albertsons Companies today announced that Geoff White has been appointed to the new position of President of the company’s Own Brands organization. In this new role, White will lead the Own Brands...

BOISE, Idaho – April 24, 2017 – Albertsons Companies today announced that current Jewel Osco Division President Mike Withers has been appointed Executive Vice President, Retail Operations for Albertsons Companies.

BOISE, Idaho – April 19, 2017 – Albertsons Companies today announced Wayne Denningham, EVP & Chief Operating Officer, has been appointed to the new role of President and Chief Operating Officer for Albertsons Companies. Bob Miller remains Chairman and CEO, a role he has held since April 2015.

BOISE, Idaho, March 10, 2017 – Albertsons Companies today announced the appointment of Jonathan Mayes as Senior Vice President, External Affairs & Chief Diversity Officer. Mr. Mayes will be responsible for overseeing and leading Albertsons Companies’ diversity and inclusion efforts...

BOISE, Idaho – January 30, 2017 – On the two-year anniversary of the merger that created the second-largest supermarket company in the U.S., Albertsons Companies announced that since the merger with Safeway, it has grown its workforce by 10 percent, creating 26,000...

BOISE, ID – Jan 23, 2017 – Albertsons Companies today announced Narayan Iyengar has been selected as Senior Vice President, Digital Marketing and e-commerce. In this role, Iyengar will be responsible for leading all aspects of digital marketing including loyalty...

Albertsons Companies will have its name in lights on the University of Idaho campus with the commitment of $500,000 over the next 10 years to the new court-sports arena and naming rights to the scoreboard. The donation is a reflection of the longtime partnership between UI and Albertsons.

BOISE, Idaho – November 2, 2016 – Albertsons Companies announced today that it has appointed current Vice President of Corporate Communications Christine Wilcox to the position of Vice President, Communications and Public Affairs. Wilcox is filling a vacancy created when Brian Dowling retired from the company earlier this year.

BELLINGHAM, WA—Albertsons Companies and Haggen announced that the 15 core Haggen Northwest Fresh stores will begin the first day of operation today as a standalone business unit in the Albertsons Companies family of banners. Haggen will continue its commitment to provide the best in fresh and local products to its guests in western Washington as it has throughout its eight decades in business.

BOISE, Idaho — April 15, 2016 — Albertsons Companies announced today that it has appointed current Denver Division President Susan Morris to the position of Executive Vice President of Retail Operations over its East Region. Morris is filling the vacancy created when Kelly Griffith announced earlier this month that he would be leaving the company.

BOISE, Idaho–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Albertsons Companies today is celebrating the launch of its new store brand, Signature, the largest private label across all 2,286 of its stores. Signature is a multi-category brand developed to address consumers’ growing appetite for quality private label products from stores they trust.

(Boise, ID – March 14, 2016) Albertson’s LLC (Albertsons) submitted a binding bid letter and form of Asset Purchase Agreement to Haggen for the purchase of 29 of Haggen’s core stores. This is a step in the process to obtain bankruptcy court approval, following Haggen’s Chapter 11 filing on September 8, 2015, which is required for consummation of the purchase.

Boise, ID – March 1, 2016 – Albertsons Companies announced today it will be working with its suppliers toward a goal of sourcing only cage-free eggs for its store operations by 2025, based on available supply. The company, among the first and largest in the conventional retail grocery sector to make such a commitment, is making the move not only as part of its ongoing commitment to animal welfare but also in response to customer buying habits.

(Boise, ID — February 17, 2016) Albertsons Companies today announced that it contributed more than $270 million in food and financial support in 2015 to the communities it serves, helping people in 35 states and the District of Columbia live better lives.

BOISE, ID – Albertsons Companies announced today that it has entered into an agreement to purchase and rebrand four Idaho-based Paul’s Market stores. The following Paul’s Market stores will be rebranded as Albertsons.

February 2, 2016 – Boise, ID – Albertsons Companies announced today that Mark Panzer, who was named the Company’s Senior Vice President of Pharmacy, Health & Wellness in May 2015, has accepted the additional responsibility of leading General Merchandise and HABA.

(Boise, ID – November 18, 2015) AB Acquisition LLC (“Albertsons Companies”) has named Anuj Dhanda to the position of Executive Vice President & Chief Information Officer. Mr. Dhanda has most recently served as Chief Information Officer and Senior Vice President of Digital Commerce for the Giant Eagle supermarket chain based in Pittsburgh, PA.

BOISE, ID – July 8, 2015 – Albertsons Companies, Inc. announced today that it has filed a registration statement on Form S-1 with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a proposed initial public offering of shares of its common stock. The number of shares to be offered and the price range for the proposed offering have not yet been determined. BOISE, ID – July 8, 2015 – Albertsons Companies, Inc. announced today that it has filed a registration statement on Form S-1 with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a proposed initial public offering of shares of its common stock. The number of shares to be offered and the price range for the proposed offering have not yet been determined. BOISE, ID – July 8, 2015 – Albertsons Companies, Inc. announced today that it has filed a registration statement on Form S-1 with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a proposed initial public offering of shares of its common stock. The number of shares to be offered and the price range for the proposed offering have not yet been determined.

SAN FRANCISCO and BOISE, ID – September 15, 2015 — McKesson Corporation (NYSE:MCK) and Albertsons announced the signing of a five-year distribution agreement to include the sourcing and distribution of both branded and generic pharmaceuticals, commencing on April 1, 2016. As part of the agreement, Albertsons’ network of nearly 1,700 pharmacies in their 2,200 stores across the country will benefit from...

BOISE, ID – May 15, 2015– AB Acquisition LLC, parent company of Albertson’s LLC, New Albertson’s, Inc., and Safeway Inc. (collectively Albertsons) announced today that Mark Panzer has been named Senior Vice President of Pharmacy, Health & Wellness, overseeing the company’s 1,760 pharmacies in 34 states across the country. Panzer replaces Darren Singer, who has left the company to pursue other opportunities.

BOISE, ID – April 10, 2015– AB Acquisition LLC, parent company of Albertson’s LLC, New Albertson’s, Inc., and Safeway Inc. (collectively Albertsons) announced today that Bob Miller, the Company’s current Executive Chairman, will assume the additional role of Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Robert Edwards, who had been appointed CEO at the transaction close, will continue on with the company as Vice Chairman providing counsel to the Board and the organization on key strategic and integration matters.

BOISE, Idaho and PLEASANTON, Calif., Jan. 30, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — AB Acquisition LLC and Safeway Inc. (NYSE: SWY, “Safeway”) announced today that they have completed their proposed merger. Under the terms of the merger agreement first announced and unanimously approved by Safeway’s Board of Directors in March 2014, AB Acquisition LLC, the owner of Albertson’s LLC and New Albertson’s, Inc. (collectively “Albertsons”), will acquire all outstanding shares of Safeway. AB Acquisition is controlled by an investor group led by Cerberus Capital Management...