Albertsons, a leading grocery retailer, recently made the decision to lay off workers in its corporate and division support workforce as part of a cost-cutting initiative. While the exact number of employees affected and the timing of the layoffs were not disclosed, the company assured that no store-level associates were impacted by this decision.

According to a spokesperson for Albertsons, some of the roles that were eliminated will be transferred to individuals in other countries. The company is also providing comprehensive support to all impacted associates, including severance packages with extended benefits and career support services.

These layoffs come on the heels of the grocery company’s modest third-quarter results following a failed merger with Kroger. During an earnings call on January 8, CEO Vivek Sankaran emphasized the need to accelerate growth rates in order to compete with the top players in the industry. He also announced plans to reduce spending by $1.5 billion over the next three years.

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