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09.10.26 - 02:57
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Grocery Bill Squeeze? Goldman Reveals Where Shoppers Get The Best Deals (ZeroHedge)
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Grocery Bill Squeeze? Goldman Reveals Where Shoppers Get The Best Deals
As consumer sentiment slides into fall and elevated gasoline and diesel prices squeeze lower-income households, Goldman's latest grocery survey identifies one top theme for budget-conscious shoppers: Walmart remains the lowest-priced retailer among the six chains surveyed, with prices averaging 15.7% below the group average.
Goldman analysts led by Leah Jordan, an equity research analyst covering food retailers and packaged-food companies, surveyed prices at Kroger, Albertsons, Walmart, Sprouts Farmers Market, Whole Foods (WFM), and Dollar General. Her team found that Walmart's surveyed prices were 15.7% below the group average in October, compared with 13.4% below in September.
Jordan said Dollar General ranked second, offering prices 7% below the average, versus 6.1% a month earlier.
At the other end of the list, Jordan found that Whole Foods' prices stood 10.9% above the surveyed average, followed by Sprouts at 9....
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08.10.26 - 16:36
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New TCC Global E-Book Warns Grocers: Redesign Loyalty Now, Before AI Agents Control the Basket (Business Wire)
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"Loyalty 3.0 in the Age of Agentic Commerce" outlines an 18-month playbook for grocers to stay relevant as AI agents take over routine shopping decisionsNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#AI--TCC Global, the 30-year-old global loyalty marketing company that works with more than 120 of the world's largest retailers, including Kroger, Albertsons, Carrefour, Lidl, Coles and REWE, today announces the publication of a new e-book, Loyalty 3.0 in the Age of Agentic Commerce: Why Emotional Loyalty Becomes the Fourth Dimension and Multiplier of Agentic Grocery Decision-Making.
WHAT: The white paper is the first industry playbook to address a specific, near-term threat to grocery retailers: the rise of AI shopping agents that research, compare, build and increasingly purchase grocery baskets on a shopper's behalf. The report argues that once agents materially influence purchasing, traditional loyalty levers like points, coupons and promotions lose their power, and retailers risk being reduced to interchangeabl...
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30.09.26 - 22:09
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Albertsons® Companies Names Cody Perdue Interim Chief Financial Officer (Business Wire)
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Longtime Albertsons finance leader brings extensive experience across treasury, investor relations, financial reporting and risk managementBOISE, Idaho--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Albertsons® Companies, Inc. (NYSE: ACI) today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Cody Perdue as Interim Chief Financial Officer, effective today. Perdue currently serves as Senior Vice President of Treasury, Investor Relations and Risk Management and will continue to oversee those functions while serving in the interim role.
Perdue succeeds Sharon McCollam, who previously announced her plans to retire as President and Chief Financial Officer. McCollam will remain with the company in an advisory capacity through the end of the fiscal year on Feb. 27, 2027, to support a seamless transition. The company's search for a permanent Chief Financial Officer is underway.
“Cody is a highly respected finance leader with a deep understanding of Albertsons and a strong record of helping guide our financial strategy,” said Susan M...
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30.09.26 - 22:09
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Albertsons® Companies, Inc. Appoints Bill Boltz, Chris Drumgoole and Meg Ham to Board of Directors (Business Wire)
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New directors bring deep expertise across retail merchandising, operations, technology and large-scale transformations to support the company's long-term growth strategyBOISE, Idaho--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Albertsons® Companies, Inc. (NYSE: ACI) today announced the appointment of Bill Boltz, Chris Drumgoole and Meg Ham to the company's Board of Directors effective Oct. 14, 2026. The three new directors are seasoned executives with deep expertise in retail merchandising, operations, technology and large-scale enterprise transformations. These appointments reflect the board's commitment to advancing Albertsons' growth strategy, strengthening execution and delivering long-term value to customers, associates, communities and shareholders. Following the recent appointment of Meg Whitman as Executive Chair, the board will expand from 11 to 14 members.
“This is an important time for Albertsons, and the appointment of Bill, Chris and Meg to the board demonstrates our commitment to support the company's strategi...
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29.09.26 - 22:09
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Albertsons® Companies Announces Second Quarter Fiscal 2026 Earnings Release and Conference Call Date (Business Wire)
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BOISE, Idaho--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Albertsons® Companies, Inc. (NYSE: ACI) will release financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2026, which ended Sept. 12, 2026, before the market opens on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026. Albertsons Cos. will host a conference call that day at 8:30 a.m. (EDT). The conference call will be available at the following address by accessing the "Events & Presentations" link included therein:
http://albertsonscompanies.com/investors
A replay of the conference call will be available for approximately two weeks following completion of the call.
About Albertsons Companies
Albertsons Companies is a leading food and drug retailer in the United States. As of June 20, 2026, the Company operated 2,240 retail stores with 1,708 in-store pharmacies, 408 associated fuel centers, 22 dedicated distribution centers and 19 manufacturing facilities. The Company operates stores across 35 states and the District of Columbia under 22 well known banners including Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, ...
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09.09.26 - 12:36
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Albertsons® Companies, Inc. Appoints Meg Whitman as Executive Chair (Business Wire)
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Kim Fennebresque named Lead Independent Director
Whitman brings over 40 years of business, technology and strategic innovation experience to Albertsons Cos. as the retailer embarks on a defining period in its historyBOISE, Idaho--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Albertsons® Companies, Inc. (NYSE: ACI) today announced that Meg Whitman has been appointed to the newly created role of Executive Chair of the company's Board of Directors. With Whitman's appointment, Kim Fennebresque has transitioned from Chair to Lead Independent Director, and the board has expanded from 10 to 11 members. Whitman will work to support Susan Morris, CEO of Albertsons Cos., and her entire senior team.
“Meg is an ideal leader to join Albertsons' Board of Directors,” said Fennebresque. “Her appointment underscores the board's commitment to bring proven technology expertise and transformation leadership to all aspects of the business. Meg's role as Executive Chair complements Susan's leadership abilities as the company accelerates plans...
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04.09.26 - 00:33
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DOJ Adds Walmart, Costco, Amazon To Beef Price Probe (ZeroHedge)
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DOJ Adds Walmart, Costco, Amazon To Beef Price Probe
Authored by Kimberly Hayek via The Epoch Times,
The Justice Department has added eight major grocery chains to its beef affordability investigation.
Ground beef for sale at a supermarket. Nata.dobrovolskaya/Shutterstock
The announcement came Tuesday in a post from the department's official X account. Associate Attorney General Stanley Woodward sent the retailers the letters concerning recent increases in the retail price of beef.
The list includes Kroger, Publix, Walmart, Albertsons, Aldi, Ahold Delhaize USA, Costco, and Amazon.
The DOJ's Antitrust Division "has expanded its investigation to include 8 of the largest grocers when it comes to beef affordability," the post read. "Beef prices are a critical concern to Americans, and a priority for this Justice Department."
Nothing more was released about what the letters demand or when answers are due.
The department had already been investigating the big meatpackers. Cargill, Tyson Foods, JBS...
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01.09.26 - 11:30
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Bear of the Day: Albertsons (ACI) (Zacks)
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Despite maintaining a vast physical retail footprint, Albertsons faces severe headwinds, including shrinking profit margins, shifting consumer habits, and negative projected sales and earnings growth....
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