Kroger and Albertsons announced they have entered into a definitive agreement with wholesale company C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC for the sale of 413 stores, which should help to drive forward the completion of their planned merger. In addition to stores this will also include the sale of banners, eight distribution centres (DC’s), two regional offices and five private label brands “We are very...

Rewards and loyalty points are useful nudge tactics helping retailers guide shoppers towards healthier choices. The data unlocked by these loyalty programmes also provides vital insight on the success of health behavioural change initiatives. While the area of health holds huge scope, focus on families, increasing fruit and veg intake, and encouraging physical activity continue to be popular acti...

Albertsons kicked off FY2023 with solid numbers in its first quarter. However, the business remains apprehensive about potential challenges on the horizon. Q1 key numbers Q1 net sales and other revenue up 3.2%, to $24.1 bn Q1 identical sales up 4.9% Q1 digital sales up 22% Q1 operating income down 18% to $622.2m A good start to the year… Albertsons’ sales uptick in the f...