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Mother’s Day spending expected to hit $33.5 billion

Mother’s Day spending expected to hit $33.5 billion

WASHINGTON – Mother’s Day spending is expected to reach $33.5 billion this year, according to the annual consumer survey by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. The figure is the second highest in the history of the survey, following last year’s record $35.7 billion.

Albertsons enters partnership with NationsBenefits

Albertsons enters partnership with NationsBenefits

PLANTATION, Fla. – NationsBenefits, the market leader for supplemental benefits and healthcare fintech solutions serving the healthcare managed care market, has announced that Albertsons Cos. has joined NationsBenefits’ network of grocery and over-the-counter (OTC) retailers.

Kroger, Albertsons agree to divest more stores

Kroger, Albertsons agree to divest more stores

Kroger Co. and Albertsons Cos. said Monday that they are planning to divest more stores in an effort to satisfy regulators and move their merger plans forward. The companies now intend to sell 579 stores under a revised deal with C&S Wholesale Grocers. That is 166 more than were called for in the