Own Brands lift sales at Albertsons Companies Company reports 29 percent gross profit margin increase Plated removes 25 corporate staffersAlbertsons Companies' meal kit company tries to make better use of retailer’s larger structure Albertsons has a new CEO PepsiCo veteran replaces Jim Donald after only a few months as CEO Albertsons nixes some meal kits Company gets rid of Plated products less than a year after purchase Plated CEO steps down Josh Hix founded meal kit company in 2012 Albertsons is an innovative star Albertsons pharmacy is putting patients first — and it’s paying off Albertsons expands Signature Reserve premium line ‘As we discover products and flavors that meet our rigorous selection process, we can’t wait to share them with our customers,’ Albertsons’ Geoff White says Albertsons added more than 400 private brand items in first quarter Retailer also increased own brand sales slightly, according to earnings report The meal kit ticket Own-brand offerings can help retailers differentiate themselves while spicing up their assortments in the fresh category Grocers will offer more convenience in 2018 Supermarket analyst says more supermarkets will also offer meal kits and increased access to product information as part of top trends for the year First Previous 8 9 10 Next Last