Albertsons Seeking Innovative New ProductsThe grocer is hosting its 3rd Annual Innovation Launchpad Competition as it works to identify new items in food, beverage, and pet products. Trader Joe's Sees Growth In Store Visits, Report SaysThe specialty grocer's monthly foot traffic has outpaced the broader grocery industry through the first eight months of 2024, new figures from Placer.ai show. Instacart, Albertsons Expand Partnership Shoppers at more than 2,000 stores across the U.S. now have access to delivery service in as fast as 30 minutes. Albertsons Updates Loyalty Program The grocer has updated its for U program to include additional savings and flexibility for its shoppers. DoorDash Expands SNAP/EBT Payment Program Participants in the food assistance program now have access to home delivery at a broader selection of grocery stores. Albertsons Issues Recall Over Listeria Concerns The grocer has voluntarily recalled five ReadyMeals and store-made taco kits supplied by Fresh Creative Foods due to possible Listeria contamination. Instacart Expands EBT SNAP Access in 10 States The delivery platform now accepts EBT SNAP benefits in 49 states and Washington D.C., giving shoppers of all backgrounds better access to private brand groceries. Holiday spirit in the freezer case Store Brands in the Wild visited Vons on the West Coast and saw holiday flavors of own brand ice cream back in stock. Albertsons wins 4th environmental award for own brand products Albertsons, which operates over 20 grocery chains, has won a fourth EPA award for its own brand cleaning products. Albertsons further innovates in digital, adding 2 new video components Grocery giant Albertsons became the first U.S. grocer to launch a short-form video program through Firework and expanded its Pinterest partnership. 1 2 Next Last
