1. Channel: Grocery

Albertsons Beats Profit, Revenue Expectations on Strong Demand for Groceries

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Albertsons Companies has surpassed expectations for its quarterly profit and revenue, driven by strong demand for groceries and the popularity of its pocket-friendly private label brands. The company’s consolidation of private labels under the Signature Select brand and the bolstering of its loyalty program have been successful strategies in attracting customers to its stores, despite…

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