The two companies announced a definitive agreement on divestitures related to Kroger’s proposed acquisition of Albertsons.

The transition is underway and is expected to be complete in early 2024.

In a live celebration on YouTube, FMI — The Food Industry Association honored the five winners of the 2023 Store Manager Awards.

The settlement is against a complaint that the companies falsely advertised buy-one-get-one-free (BOGO) promotions.

Albertsons Cos. officially has launched its redesigned Open Nature brand, refreshing the company’s Own Brands private label portfolio that includes Signature Select, Lucerne Dairy Farms and more.

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is launching an anti-trust investigation into the Kroger Co.’s planned acquisition of Albertsons Companies.

The Food Safety and Inspection Service of the US Department of Agriculture issued a public health alert regarding breakfast bowl products sold at certain Albertsons retail locations.

In early 2022, San Francisco-based fresh supply chain specialist Afresh Technologies announced it was partnering with Albertsons to help the retailer reduce waste, increase sales and provide its customers with the freshest foods.

Retail technology company Upshop has named Ryan Voorhees as its new chief operating officer and Mark Hawthorne as its new chief innovation and strategy officer.

The next step in The Kroger Co.’s acquisition of Albertsons Companies is an expected second request for additional information from the Federal Trade Commission.