ACI News & Events

Albertsons Media Collective, the retail media arm for Albertsons Companies (ACI), opened a new lane for brands inside its retail media network. Through Albertsons Media Collective, brands can now bring a "creative idea to the table and tap combined insights of shopper needs and key missions pairing a brand's own retail performance insights at Albertsons Cos. with the retailer's expertise in shopper and category buying patterns to inform the campaign creative," the company said. Procter & Gamble (PG) is the strategic co-development partner for the work under this model.

For the first time, Papa Johns (PZZA) is bringing the flavors of its iconic Special Garlic Dipping Sauce to grocery stores nationwide with the debut of Papa Johns Garlic Flavored Sauce. The bottled Garlic Flavored Sauce will begin hitting select U.S. grocery and retail stores nationwide this summer, including Walmart (WMT), Kroger (KR), Albertson's (ACI), Safeway, and H-E-B. Availability may vary by retailer.

Albertsons Companies announced the launch of its patent-pending Intelligent Quality Control tool, an AI-powered solution that uses computer vision to support the ability of distribution center associates to maintain high standards for quality and consistency of fresh fruits and vegetables across the company's supply chain. Built in house by Albertsons Cos. technology and supply chain teams, the tool uses Google Cloud's Gemini Enterprise, including Vision AI and Gemini models, to support Albertsons Cos.' quality inspection teams to help ensure customers consistently receive fresh, high-quality produce.