FTC Sues to Block Kroger, Albertsons Merger, Arguing Deal Would Raise Grocery Prices and Hurt Workers

February 27, 2024 Melissa Repko, CNBC

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission said Monday that it is suing to block the merger of Kroger and Albertsons, saying the combination of the two major grocers would result in higher prices for shoppers and lower wages for workers.

Kroger Issues Statement on FTC Decision to Block Proposed Merger with Albertsons Companies

February 27, 2024 Kroger

Contrary to the FTC’s statements, blocking Kroger’s merger with Albertsons Companies will actually harm the very people the FTC purports to serve: America’s consumers and workers.

Albertsons Companies Releases 2023 ESG Report

August 22, 2023 Albertsons Companies

Albertsons Companies released its 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, highlighting the company’s ESG progress and reaffirming its commitments to fight food insecurity in local communities and embed sustainability practices across its operations.

Albertsons Companies Consolidates its Signature Family of Brands Under Signature SELECT

June 5, 2023 Albertsons Companies

Albertsons Companies announced that it will rebrand its Signature Farms®, Signature Care™ and Signature Cafe® products under one master brand, Signature SELECT, which features a refreshed, modern logo, bold packaging and a new marketing campaign designed to build an emotional connection with customers. The transition to Signature SELECT is currently underway across stores including Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw’s and more, and is expected to be complete in early 2024.

Albertsons Companies’ Sincerely Health Platform Introduces New Apple Watch Integration Enabling Customers to Earn Healthy Points for Closing Activity Rings

April 14, 2023 Albertsons Companies

Albertsons Companies, Inc. announces a unique collaboration with Apple to bring activity data from Apple Watch and iPhone to the Sincerely Health digital health and wellness platform.