Albertsons

Full bellies, fuller hearts: Kellanova and Albertsons Companies Foundation show love to the communities they serve

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
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CHICAGO, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- For the fourth year in a row, Kellanova and Albertsons Companies, one of the largest food and drug retailers in the United States, are teaming up to show love to the communities they serve and address the ongoing issue of hunger and food insecurity.

Key Points: 
  • Kellanova is donating $50,000 to Albertsons Cos. Foundation's Nourishing Neighbors charitable program benefiting the hunger-relief efforts of food banks, pantries and hunger-relief charities in communities served by the Albertsons Cos. family of stores including Safeway, Albertsons, Vons, ACME and Shaw's.
  • "Our customers are some of our strongest allies in our efforts to fulfil our Better Days Promise to tackle sustainable and equitable access to food."
  • Food insecurity exists in every county in the United States, affecting more than 44 million people, including 13 million children.
  • Kellanova's donation is part of its Kellanova Better Days™ Promise social and environmental strategy, which aims to create #BetterDays for 4 billion people by 2030.

Acadia Realty Trust Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Operating Results

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
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Acadia Realty Trust (NYSE: AKR) (“Acadia” or the “Company”) today reported operating results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2023.

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  • Acadia Realty Trust (NYSE: AKR) (“Acadia” or the “Company”) today reported operating results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2023.
  • For the quarter ended December 31, 2023, net loss per share was $0.02 and for the year ended December 31, 2023, net earnings per share was $0.20.
  • Kenneth F. Bernstein, President and CEO of Acadia Realty Trust, commented:
    “This is an exciting time for Acadia.
  • Same-property NOI growth, excluding redevelopments, increased 5.8% for the year ended December 31, 2023 and 4.2% for the fourth quarter.

Albertsons Companies Voluntarily Recalls Five ReadyMeals and Store-Made Taco Kits Containing a Recalled Cheese Ingredient Due to Possible Listeria monocytogenes Contamination

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
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Albertsons Companies has voluntarily recalled five ReadyMeals and store-made taco kits supplied by Fresh Creative Foods due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Key Points: 
  • Albertsons Companies has voluntarily recalled five ReadyMeals and store-made taco kits supplied by Fresh Creative Foods due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
  • The select meals and kits contain a recalled cheese ingredient supplied by Rizo-López Foods, Inc., of Modesto, California.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240208785606/en/
    Albertsons Companies has voluntarily recalled five ReadyMeals and store-made taco kits supplied by Fresh Creative Foods due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
  • Consumers with questions should contact Albertsons Companies’ Customer Service Center at 1-877-723-3929 Monday through Friday from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. PST.

Chocolate Lovers Rejoice: Tillamook® Launches New Chocolate Ice Cream Collection

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
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TILLAMOOK, Ore., Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Tillamook County Creamery Association (TCCA), the co-op behind America's fastest growing family-sized ice cream brand1, has launched the brand's first ever curated collection of Chocolate Ice Cream, just in time for Valentine's Day. But these are not your average chocolate ice cream offerings. Created for lovers (and the people that love chocolate), the new collection is made with 45% more cocoa than Tillamook's classic chocolate ice cream, creating flavors that are richer, darker, decadent, and provide maximum delight by the spoonful.  

Key Points: 
  • Get to know the new Tillamook Chocolate Ice Cream Collection on a richer level:
    Brownie Batter : Extra creamy3 dark chocolate brownie batter ice cream with brownie dough pieces.
  • Dark Chocolate Cookies & Cream : Rich dark chocolate ice cream with chocolate crunchy cookie pieces.
  • German Chocolate Cake : Dreamy dark chocolate ice cream with brown sugar coconut filling, pecan pieces, and chocolate cake pieces.
  • "Our ice cream makers worked hard to source the perfect cocoa powder to bring the right balance of sweetness, bitter cocoa, and flavor intensity to our new chocolate ice cream base," said Hunter Clayton, Ice Cream Scientist, TCCA.

CRITEO REPORTS RECORD FOURTH QUARTER 2023 RESULTS

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
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NEW YORK, Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Criteo S.A. (NASDAQ: CRTO) ("Criteo" or the "Company"), the commerce media company, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Revenue for Q4 2023 was $566 million, gross profit was $277 million and Contribution ex-TAC was $316 million.
  • Revenue for the fiscal year 2023 was $1.9 billion, gross profit was $863 million and Contribution ex-TAC was $1.0 billion.
  • Our record fourth quarter performance reflects building momentum for our  Commerce Media Platform and our strong focus on cost efficiencies, setting the stage for continued growth and robust profitability in 2024."
  • Contribution ex-TAC in the fourth quarter increased 12% year-over-year, or increased 10% at constant currency, to $316 million (Q4 2022: $283 million).

Solely: A Year of Growth, Innovation, and Sustainability

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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LA JOLLA, Calif., Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Solely, the trailblazing organic fruit snack brand redefining the clean food movement, celebrates a year of remarkable achievements. With a sustained growth of over 70% (3-Yr CAGR), adding 18,000 new points of sale, and sustainability investments to its integrated structure, Solely has broken barriers in the healthy snacking landscape in 2023 and proved its journey is just getting started.

Key Points: 
  • Solely can be found in popular retail and convenience chains including Whole Foods, Target, Albertsons, 7–11, CVS, and more.
  • Sustainability Innovations to Reduce Global Carbon Footprint: Environmental responsibility has always been at the forefront of Solely's mission.
  • In 2023, the company continued its investment in sustainability initiatives, including installing over 1,000 highly efficient solar panels at its production facilities.
  • Looking Ahead: As Solely concludes a remarkable year, it remains committed to fostering innovation, expanding its reach, and furthering sustainability initiatives.

Kroger Announces CFO Transition

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Monday, February 5, 2024
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CINCINNATI, Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today announced that Gary Millerchip is stepping down as senior vice president and chief financial officer to assume an executive role at another public company. Todd Foley, group vice president, corporate controller and chief accounting officer, has been appointed interim chief financial officer, effective today. The Company will name a CFO successor at a later date.

Key Points: 
  • The Company will name a CFO successor at a later date.
  • I'm looking forward to continuing to work closely with the Kroger leadership team to deliver on our long-term value creation goals and ensure a smooth transition for all stakeholders."
  • "I am proud of all we have accomplished at Kroger and have made the decision to transition into a new chapter in my career," said Millerchip.
  • "Kroger is well positioned for the future, and I wish the team continued success."

First Jar Lid Innovation in Over 75 Years Debuts in Western United States

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
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DAYTON, Ohio, Jan. 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Consumer Convenience Technologies (CCT), today announces that its EEASY Lid – the first jar lid innovation in over 75 years – will make its debut in the western United States at the KeHE Summer Show on February 7-8 in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Key Points: 
  • DAYTON, Ohio, Jan. 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Consumer Convenience Technologies (CCT), today announces that its EEASY Lid – the first jar lid innovation in over 75 years – will make its debut in the western United States at the KeHE Summer Show on February 7-8 in Salt Lake City, Utah.
  • The EEASY Lid is designed to help brands provide an unprecedented level of accessibility to their jarred food products.
  • The EEASY Lid allows consumers to vent a vacuum-sealed jar by simply pressing a button on the lid , reducing the amount of torque needed to twist off the lid by up to 50%.
  • The EEASY Lid is also the world’s first aluminum lug jar lid – more sustainable than traditional steel lids, but just as durable.

Harvest Group Transforms into an Integrated Commerce Agency

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
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Harvest Group , a full-service retail sales agency, has unveiled its new identity as an integrated commerce agency.

Key Points: 
  • Harvest Group , a full-service retail sales agency, has unveiled its new identity as an integrated commerce agency.
  • As brands face increasing fragmentation among service providers, Harvest Group’s transformation integrates all commerce solutions in-house, creating efficiencies and generating strategic insights to unlock growth.
  • By removing the siloes and integrating all commerce solutions under one roof, we can deliver meaningful growth across their business.”
    At the heart of this new approach is Harvest Group’s proprietary commerce technology platform.
  • We are creating the connection needed to succeed in this complex retail environment.”
    For more information about Harvest Group and its best-in-class integrated commerce services, please go to https://harvestgroup.com .

Law Enforcement and Industry Experts Discuss Challenges of Organized Retail Crime

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
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LAS VEGAS, Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In the closing keynote of WSWA's Access Live, Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America President and CEO Francis Creighton sat down with FBI Deputy Director Paul Abbate to discuss organized retail crime (ORC) and cyber security, two topics faced by all three tiers of the beverage alcohol industry.

Key Points: 
  • "Those who are involved in organized crime like that will go where the money is," he noted.
  • Partnering with local and state law enforcement, agents build out an intelligence picture to try to get out in front of the threat.
  • Organized retail crime is more than a law enforcement issue — it's also an industry problem, and it impacts all three tiers.
  • Some of the factors influencing ORC's rise include macroeconomics and inflation, both of which create "ripe conditions for organized crime."