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Albertsons chooses new chief executive

3/29/2019

Albertsons has chosen Vivek Sankaran, CEO of PepsiCo Foods North America, as its new president and CEO, effective April 25. Current CEO and president Jim Donald will remain with the company as co-chairman of the board alongside Leonard Laufer, while current board chairman Robert Miller will serve as chairman emeritus.

Albertsons CEO: Competition forces us to improve

3/11/2019

Competitors from the digital-first realm are increasing the challenges for grocers, who must make sure their whole operations are ready, says Albertsons CEO Jim Donald. When Amazon's latest grocery store plans were reported, Donald told his team: "Now is our time to sharpen our saws on the customer experience."

How Albertsons is improving amid growing competition

3/6/2019

Competitors from the digital-first realm are increasing the challenges for grocers, who must make sure their whole operations are ready, says Albertsons CEO Jim Donald. When Amazon's latest grocery store plans were reported, Donald told his team: "Now is our time to sharpen our saws on the customer experience."

Albertsons CEO: Competition forces us to improve

3/6/2019

Competitors from the digital-first realm are increasing the challenges for grocers, who must make sure their whole operations are ready, says Albertsons CEO Jim Donald. When Amazon's latest grocery store plans were reported, Donald told his team: "Now is our time to sharpen our saws on the customer experience."

Donald promoted to CEO at Albertsons

9/17/2018

Jim Donald has been named president and CEO of Albertsons, moving up immediately from president and chief operating officer. Former CEO Bob Miller remains chairman of the board of directors.

Albertsons promotes operations chief to CEO

9/13/2018

Jim Donald has been named president and CEO of Albertsons, moving up immediately from president and chief operating officer. Former CEO Bob Miller remains chairman of the board of directors.

Donald promoted to CEO at Albertsons

9/13/2018

Jim Donald has been named president and CEO of Albertsons, moving up immediately from president and chief operating officer. Former CEO Bob Miller remains chairman of the board of directors.

Donald named to executive post at Albertsons

3/12/2018

Jim Donald, a longtime executive with both grocery and other retail experience, has been named president and chief operating officer at Albertsons. In the past he has been a top executive with Haggen, Safeway, Starbucks and Extended Stay America.

Albertsons hires industry veteran Jim Donald as president

3/6/2018

Jim Donald, a longtime executive with both grocery and other retail experience, has been named president and chief operating officer at Albertsons. In the past he has been a top executive with Haggen, Safeway, Starbucks and Extended Stay America.

Donald named to executive post at Albertsons

3/6/2018

Jim Donald, a longtime executive with both grocery and other retail experience, has been named president and chief operating officer at Albertsons. In the past he has been a top executive with Haggen, Safeway, Starbucks and Extended Stay America.