Recent events
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2026
Albertsons launches Albertsons for U+ subscription service
Albertsons launched Albertsons for U+, a subscription plan offering unlimited same-day delivery for $39 per year, with optional faster delivery and free pickup.
2026
Albertsons seeks more than $8 billion in damages from Kroger over failed merger
Albertsons announced it is seeking more than $8 billion in damages from Kroger, alleging that Kroger failed to come up with an asset divestiture plan that would have appeased the antitrust regulators evaluating the retailers' previously planned merger. Albertsons claims Kroger refused to divest assets necessary for antitrust approval, ignored feedback from the FTC and state regulators, and refused to work with Albertsons in good faith. The claim, made in the Delaware Court of Chancery where Albertsons has also filed a suit seeking the $600 million break-up fee, includes lost shareholder value and other related losses from the failed merger; that trial is scheduled to begin on Oct. 19. The allegations are Albertsons' claims and have not been adjudicated.
2026
Albertsons withdraws full-year financial guidance pending business review
Albertsons said it has withdrawn its financial guidance for the full year as a result of its comprehensive review of operations, and plans to present a revised financial outlook when it reports its fiscal 2026 fourth-quarter results next year.
2026
Albertsons launches comprehensive business review
Albertsons on Tuesday announced it has launched a comprehensive review of its operations, citing sluggish sales and rising costs. The announcement came in its second-quarter earnings report, in which revenues slid 0.1% vs. a year ago to $18.89 billion and adjusted net income fell about 28% to $179 million. The company said the review aims to simplify the organization, improve decision-making, reinvest savings in customer value and boost long-term shareholder returns.
2026
Albertsons Companies named to Fast Company's 2026 Next Big Things in Tech list
Albertsons Companies was named to Fast Company's 2026 Next Big Things in Tech list.
2026
Albertsons recalls 59 store-made items in New Mexico and Texas over salmonella risk
Albertsons voluntarily recalled 59 store-made items sold at Albertsons Market, Market Street, Amigos and United stores in New Mexico and Texas due to salmonella contamination risk, following a supplier-initiated recall by Ron's Home Style Foods tied to recalled jalapeños from Coast Citrus Distributors. Customers were urged not to consume the products and to throw them away or return them for a full refund.
2022
Interstate Meat Dist. recalls ground beef sold under multiple brands
Interstate Meat Dist. is recalling about 28,356 pounds of ground beef that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. The products were sold under WinCo, Wal-Mart, Kroger and Albertsons brands; FSIS said test results from a sample were actionable.
2021
Banza Pizza expands retail distribution
Banza Pizza expanded its retail presence by 306% in less than a year, with recent rollouts at Stop & Shop, Kroger, Albertsons, Safeway and Meijer.
2021
Uber partners with Albertsons for grocery delivery
Uber expanded its U.S. grocery offering through a 1,200-store partnership with Albertsons, making Albertsons banners available on Uber and Uber Eats.
2021
Albertsons settles California refrigerant-program violations
The California Air Resources Board reached a $5.1 million settlement with Albertsons over violations of the Refrigerant Management Program at its California stores between 2016 and 2018. The settlement included a $2.55 million civil penalty and $2.55 million for environmental projects.
2021
Natalist expands retail availability across the United States
Natalist announced that its products were available in nearly 6,000 stores across the United States, including expanded distribution in Target stores and rollouts at Rite Aid, Albertsons, Safeway, and Shaw's.
2021
Albertsons partners with Tortoise on delivery-robot pilot
Albertsons partnered with software startup Tortoise on a pilot program using remote-controlled delivery robots. The test is planned for two Safeway locations in northern California.
2020
Albertsons sued over alleged pandemic price gouging
A San Francisco woman filed a proposed class-action suit against Albertsons, alleging unlawful price increases during the COVID-19 pandemic, including for toilet paper sold at a Safeway location. The allegations are not presented as a court finding.
2020
Albertsons files for proposed IPO
Albertsons filed a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a proposed initial public offering involving common stock to be sold by certain stockholders and the issuance of Series A mandatory convertible preferred stock. The securities offering had not yet become effective.
2019
MedCerts adds pharmacy retail partners
MedCerts added Kroger, Walmart and Albertsons Companies to its national pharmacy partnerships, enabling enrolled students to complete local externships at those retail pharmacy chains.
2015
Albertsons completed sale of Southern California stores to Haggen
Albertsons said the sale of Southern California stores to Haggen was complete; the transition of the stores could take up to 134 days from the deal's closing date.