Albertsons Smith’s Merger Will See 16 Nevada Stores Sold
As we’ve been telling you for a bit, Albertsons (owner of Vons) and Kroger (owner of Smith’s) are seeking to join forces via a merger. But if that happens, they will most certainly have to sell off locations in Nevada. Today, a list of 15 Southern Nevada grocery stores (and one in Elko) that will be closed post-Albertsons-Smith’s merger was released. Get ready for a lot of change (potentially).
Here Are The Albertsons And Vons Locations That Will Close Post Albertsons Smith’s Merger
If the merger goes through (which we will touch on in a bit), Albertsons has a plan to ensure it will clear any monopoly issues in Southern Nevada. They have plans to spin off all of the properties on the list to a company called C&S Wholesale Grocers, the company behind grocery brands in other parts of the United States like Grand Union and Piggly Wiggly. We are personally pulling for Piggly Wiggly.
Brace yourself, because you very likely have a location within a short distance from you that will not be an Albertsons or Vons in the near future.
- HENDERSON
- Albertsons at 575 College Drive at East Horizon Drive
- Albertsons at 190 North Boulder Highway at East Lake Mead Parkway
- Vons at 2667 Windmill Parkway at North Pecos Road
- LAS VEGAS
- Albertsons at 5975 West Tropicana Avenue at South Jones Boulevard
- Albertsons at 10250 West Charleston Boulevard near South Town Center Drive
- Albertsons at 10140 West Flamingo Road at South Hualapai Way
- Albertsons at 4800 Blue Diamond Road at South Decatur Boulevard
- Albertsons at 1940 Village Center Circle
- Albertsons at 6730 North Hualapai Way at West Deer Springs Way
- Albertsons at 8410 Farm Road near North Durango Drive
- Albertsons at 5881 East Charleston Boulevard at South Sloan Way
- Vons at 475 East Windmill Lane at Bermuda Road
- Vons at 7405 South Durango Drive at West Warm Springs Road
- NORTH LAS VEGAS
- Albertsons at 3010 West Ann Road at Simmons Street
- PAHRUMP
- Albertsons at 200 South Highway 160 near East Basin Avenue
It Isn’t A Done Deal Yet
Before you hold a candlelight vigil at your local Albertsons or Vons, hold up. There is a big brouhaha when it comes to the Albertsons Smith’s merger.
The Federal Trade Commission has joined forces with several state Attorneys General (including here in Nevada) to try to put a stop to the Albertsons Smith’s merger that will see two major grocery corporations, Albertsons and Kroger, merge into one company.
While both companies are trying to compare themselves to Walmart who rakes in the most in grocery sales nationwide, the FTC is arguing that the Walmart grocery experience is not the same as a proper grocery store. In markets like Southern Nevada, we had three major grocers in Albertsons, Vons and Smith’s a decade ago. Then Albertsons and Vons merged.
With the Albertsons Smith’s merger, critics argue there is a strong likelihood prices could rise with competition whittled down to a whisper. Comparison shopping for the cheapest strawberries will be near irrelevant with the illusion of choice. Where you could go to Smith’s for the deal one week, then Vons or Albertsons the next week, there is a chance that comparison shopping will no longer be an option.
Obviously we don’t know how this is going to play out. Albertsons and Kroger will be hauled into court by the Federal Trade Commission next month to determine whether or not the deal will be allowed to go through. The FTC had success in putting an end to the JetBlue Spirit merger, so it isn’t out of the question that this could get complicated and shot down.
But if it doesn’t, we are serious. We want Piggly Wiggly.
5 Places Locals Go For The Best New York Pizza In Vegas
When it comes to good pizza in Vegas, locals have their choice of different eateries that serve all manner of pizza styles. But when it comes specifically to the best New York pizza in Vegas, you can’t just ask the locals. You have to ask the locals from New York. And that’s just what we did.
Asking Locals Where The Best New York Pizza In Vegas Is
We recently turned to our favorite Las Vegas locals app, Nextdoor, to see which restaurant our neighbors thought serve the best New York pizza in Vegas. And boy did we get some tasty insight. Some pizza places had unanimous votes from multiple patrons. Others were mentioned by just one person, but with the promise it really is the best New York pizza in Vegas. And these suggestions coming from people in Vegas who come from the Big Apple.
Related: 7 Places For The Best Tamales In Las Vegas
Before we get into the list, let’s just mention why the type of pizza you’re looking for matters. And what people say is superior about New York style. According to GoldBelly.com, you can spot a New York pizza about a mile away. You’ll know it by the huge crust that’s thin and cut into slices about a foot long.
The New York pizza is the one you’ll see people folding in half and eating like a taco. An easy thing to do with how big and thin the slices are. Some people who prefer thicker crusts or their pie cut into square pieces will say their pizza is superior to the New York style. But there’s at least one thing you have to admit when it comes to pizza from the Big Apple. It’s a great conversation piece. In fact, those large crusts are meant to bring people together to eat and mingle.
5 Places Locals Go For The Best New York Pizza In Vegas
You can’t argue with food that brings people together. And pretty much any pizza is going to do that because it’s just the ultimate “comfort with friends” food. But if you’re specifically looking for the best New York pizza in Vegas, here are the places locals from the East Coast swear by.
Disclaimer: Vegas locals know there are way too many New York pizza places in town to narrow it down to just five. These are just five places you can try when you’re craving that style, where you won’t be disappointed.
