Albertsons Is Now Offering $15 Meal Deal for Inflation-Weary Customers

Albertsons Companies is rolling out a new way for families to enjoy quality meals at an unbeatable value. Through its award-winning for U loyalty program, customers can now access the Signature SELECT $15 Meal Bundle for Four — a limited-time promotion designed to bring loved ones together around the table without breaking the bank.

Available at participating stores, including Albertsons, Safeway, ACME, Shaw’s, Randalls, Tom Thumb, Pavilions, and Vons, these affordable meal bundles offer a variety of seasonal favorites, according to a press release shared with RetailWire.

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Here’s what shoppers can expect:

• Pancake Breakfast for Four: Start the morning off right (March 19 to April 1)
• Pizza Party Night for Four: A fun and easy dinner solution (April 16 to April 29)
• Pesto Chicken Salad Meal for Four: Light, fresh, and perfect for spring (May 14 to May 27)
• Roasted Chicken Dinner for Four: A hearty family favorite (June 18 to July 1)

Each meal bundle is priced at just $15, with a two-bundle limit per household. To access these exclusive savings, customers simply join the for U loyalty program — free of charge — and clip the digital coupon via their store’s app.

“At Albertsons Companies, we are committed to creating quality, affordable meal solutions through our Own Brands portfolio, with our customers always at the forefront,” said Katie Ceclan, VP of Own Brands at Albertsons Cos, in a statement to RetailWire. “The new Signature SELECT Meal Bundle exemplifies our efforts to make mealtime easier and cost-effective. By leveraging our free for U™ loyalty program, we’re also able to deliver incredible value while ensuring our shoppers have access to delicious and convenient options.”

Is the Kroger CEO Resignation Another Blow for Its Failed Albertsons Merger?

Kroger stated on March 3 that CEO and chairman Rodney McMullen had resigned due to “personal conduct” difficulties, potentially escalating the fallout from its failed merger with Albertsons.

Kroger, one of the largest retailers in the United States, claimed its board learned of McMullen’s “certain personal conduct” on Feb. 21. While the review by outside counsel found that the activity was “unrelated to the business” and did not involve Kroger employees, it “was inconsistent with Kroger’s Policy on Business Ethics.”

Kroger suffered a setback last December when federal and state officials rejected its $25 billion bid for Albertsons, which would have resulted in the largest grocery store merger in U.S. history. The deal, which debuted in October 2022, received worldwide attention despite fierce pushback from regulators, labor unions, and consumer interest groups.

The Federal Trade Commission had sought to block the merger, claiming that it would diminish competition and raise prices at the expense of workers and consumers. On Dec. 10, 2024, Judge Adrienne Nelson of the United States District Court in Oregon ruled in favor of federal authorities, and approximately an hour later, a state court in Washington halted the purchase.