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Account orientation

What Kind of Account Is This?

Primary retailer class
Regional Natural / Specialty
Account type
Regional natural / specialty retailer
Scale
Regional
Retail format
Premium Specialty
Natural orientation
Regional natural
Geography
Northeast

Geographic footprint

Geographic Footprint

18 verified locations · Connecticut + New Jersey + New York

Location coverage: Official directory reconciled October 19, 2026. Every listed grocery location captured with official address, coordinates and storefront photo. Separate sister banners under Albertsons; no duplicate combined account.

Physical stores

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Each verified door has its own Store profile and remains connected to this retailer, its market and nearby natural retail.

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Channel relationships

Natural / Specialty Distribution

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Verified distribution relationships not yet published.

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Geographic context

Markets

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Retailer intelligence

What to know about Kings Food Markets

Why it matters

A regional specialty grocery account for brands evaluating the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. Assess each banner and category separately.

Commercial reality

Common ownership does not establish identical buying contacts, authorizations or assortments. Confirm those details with the account team.

Overview

Kings Food Markets is an Albertsons-owned premium specialty grocery banner and sister account to Balducci’s. The two banners remain distinct, with 24 stores combined across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic.

Typical store format

Premium specialty grocery

Shopper / customer

Shoppers seeking fresh foods, specialty groceries and prepared meals.

Distribution context

Delivery requirements and distributor relationships must be confirmed with the account.

History

Kings Food Markets and Balducci’s operate as separate retail banners within Albertsons Companies. Their official store directories are audited separately here; the combined 24-store footprint is not counted as an additional retailer.

Sources & methodology

Last updated October 19, 2026. Store counts and operating footprints change over time. Read Data & Methodology →