Market Street

What Market Street does

Market Street is a premium-format grocery retail chain operating 21 brick-and-mortar stores across West Texas (Lubbock, Amarillo, Abilene, Midland, Odessa, Wichita Falls), the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex (Plano, Frisco, Allen, McKinney, Colleyville, Coppell, Flower Mound, Mansfield), and New Mexico (Santa Fe, Rio Rancho). The chain is operated by The United Family, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI), and positions itself as 'where everyday meets gourmet' with full-service fresh departments (artisan bakery, service deli with sushi, specialty meat counter, floral), pharmacy services, prepared meals, catering trays, and custom cakes.

The company runs an integrated commerce platform comprising the shopmarketstreet.com website and the Shop Market Street mobile app for iOS and Android. The technology stack supports online grocery ordering with DriveUp & Go curbside pickup, standard scheduled home delivery, Market Street Flash 30-minute rapid delivery (max 35 items per order), and a Schedule & Save subscription service offering 5% off automated recurring orders. The Market Street for U loyalty program integrates points redemption with gas rewards (up to $1/gallon at Chevron, Texaco, and United Express stations). The platform supports Apple Pay, SNAP/EBT online acceptance, DoorDash third-party delivery, and features a branded Market Street AI shopping assistant for personalized recommendations. Private label brands include O Organics, Open Nature, Signature Select, Lucerne, and Waterfront Bistro, all supplied through Albertsons' enterprise infrastructure.

Revenue is generated predominantly through transaction-based grocery sales across in-store, curbside pickup, and home delivery channels, supplemented by pharmacy services, catering and prepared-foods, digital coupon and weekly ad promotional volume, Schedule & Save subscription recurring orders, and ancillary in-store services (Rug Doctor rentals, Western Union, FedEx, Coinstar, Amazon Locker). Customer segments are horizontal B2C, spanning general household shoppers, families, pharmacy customers, and event planners. Distribution is exclusively domestic, concentrated in Texas and New Mexico, with no current international or e-commerce-only footprint.

Name

Market Street

Legal name

Albertsons Companies, Inc.

Website

https://marketstreetunited.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1916

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Market Street is a 21-store premium grocery chain operated by The United Family (an Albertsons Companies subsidiary), serving Texas and New Mexico consumers with full-service groceries, fresh departments, pharmacy, prepared meals, catering, and integrated digital commerce including curbside pickup, 30-minute delivery, and a subscription loyalty program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Supermarket / Grocery Retail

NAICS

Supermarkets and Other Grocery Retailers (except Convenience Retailers) (44511), Grocery and Convenience Retailers (4451), Food and Beverage Retailers (445)

SIC

Retail-Grocery Stores (5411), Retail-Food Stores (5400)

akta.pro primary industry

Premium & Upscale Supermarkets (CRAHAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Online Specialty Grocery (Organic/Health/Ethnic/Gourmet) (CRAHAIAE), Natural/Organic Supermarkets & Chains (CRAHAEAA), Fresh Food Subscription/CSA & Produce Box Retail (CRAHAHAG)

Keywords

• Grocery retail
• Supermarket chain
• Fresh produce
• Pharmacy services
• Curbside pickup

Headquarters

HQ city

Lubbock

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices18 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. In-Store Grocery Sales: Traditional retail revenue from physical store locations selling groceries, fresh produce, deli items, bakery, meat, seafood, and household goods
2. Online Pickup & Delivery: E-commerce revenue from DriveUp & Go curbside pickup and home delivery orders placed via website or mobile app
3. Pharmacy Services: Prescription medications, immunizations, vaccinations (including COVID-19, GLP-1s), and pharmacy consultations
4. Ready Meals & Prepared Foods: Prepared meal kits, deli items, custom cakes, catering trays, and party platters for pickup or delivery
5. Loyalty & Digital Promotions: Digital coupon platform, weekly ads, and promotional offers driving customer engagement and volume

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Market Street is a premium full-service grocery retail chain operating 21 brick-and-mortar stores across Texas and New Mexico, selling fresh produce, meat, seafood, dairy, bakery, deli, pantry staples, prepared meals, custom cakes, catering trays, and household essentials. The retailer supplements its physical stores with an integrated digital commerce platform that enables online ordering, DriveUp & Go curbside pickup, scheduled and on-demand home delivery, a subscription-based recurring order service, and an in-store pharmacy offering prescriptions, vaccinations, and consultations.

Product overview

Market Street is a full-service grocery retail chain operated by The United Family (a subsidiary of Albertsons Companies) with 21 locations across Texas and New Mexico. The company's product portfolio centers on its core grocery retail operations complemented by digital commerce channels including a website (shopmarketstreet.com) and mobile app (Shop Market Street). The digital platform enables online grocery shopping with delivery and DriveUp & Go curbside pickup services. Key service features include Market Street Flash (30-minute delivery), Schedule & Save subscription service (5% savings on automated orders), Market Street for U loyalty rewards program, pharmacy services, ReadyMeals prepared meals, custom cakes, deli catering trays, and SNAP EBT online purchasing. The company also operates private label brands including O Organics, Open Nature, and Signature Select. Ancillary services include Rug Doctor rentals, Western Union, and various in-store amenities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Market Street for U: Loyalty and rewards program offering digital deals, gas rewards, and grocery discounts.
• DriveUp & Go
• Market Street Flash
• ReadyMeals
• Schedule & Save

Products and services

• In-Store Grocery Retail Full-service grocery shopping across 21 brick-and-mortar locations in Texas and New Mexico, offering fresh produce, meat, seafood, dairy, eggs, bakery, deli, pantry staples, and household essentials under one roof. Targets individual consumers and households in West Texas, Dallas-Fort Worth, and New Mexico.
• Market Street Pharmacy In-store pharmacy department offering prescription refills and transfers, immunizations (including COVID-19 and other vaccines), GLP-1 medications, over-the-counter medications, blood pressure checks, diabetes consultations, medication reviews, specialty pharmacy, travel health services, workers comp, and medication disposal. Available at select Market Street locations.
• ReadyMeals Prepared Meals
• Custom Cakes
• Deli Catering Trays and Party Platters
• Schedule & Save Subscription Grocery Service
• Private Label Brand Portfolio
• Rug Doctor Carpet Cleaner Rental

Quantifiable outcome

• Save 5% with Schedule & Save subscription on automated grocery orders
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• StarbuckscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStarbucks Cafe locations inside select Market Street stores. Customers can order Starbucks items for pickup while shopping groceries using the Starbucks app with in-store pickup option.
• Rug DoctorminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRug Doctor carpet cleaning machine rentals available at customer service desks. Professional-grade cleaning equipment with specialized formulas for pet stains, high-traffic areas, and upholstery available for 24-hour rental.
• CoinstarminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCoinstar kiosks for coin counting and conversion to cash, gift cards, or cryptocurrency (Bitcoin).
• DoorDashcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThird-party grocery delivery partnership extending delivery coverage to customers who prefer DoorDash for their grocery orders.
• Western UnionminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMoney transfer services available at select store locations.
• FedExminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFedEx drop-off and pickup location for package shipping services.
• Amazon LockerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAmazon Locker delivery option at select locations for secure package pickup.
• Albertsons CompaniescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMarket Street is operated by The United Family, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Albertsons Companies. Parent company provides supply chain, private label brands (O Organics, Open Nature, Signature Select), technology platform, and operational infrastructure.
• ChevroncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGas rewards partnership allowing loyalty members to save up to $1 per gallon on fuel at participating Chevron and Texaco stations.
• Boar's HeadcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPremium deli meat and cheese brand featured in service deli sections at select locations.
• Apple PaycoreTechnology or IntegrationMobile payment integration for contactless in-store and online checkout.
• SNAP/EBTcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerUSDA Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits accepted for eligible grocery purchases in-store and for online pickup orders.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Walmart: Largest U.S. grocer by volume, dominating Texas and New Mexico markets. Competes on price, scale, and increasingly digital grocery, applying margin pressure across all grocery banners.
• Kroger: Largest pure-play U.S. supermarket operator with broad grocery, pharmacy, and digital ecosystem. National scale competitor with overlapping Texas stores and similar Albertsons-rival positioning.

Direct peers

• United Supermarkets: Sister brand under The United Family/Albertsons, operating in overlapping West Texas and New Mexico markets. Different positioning (value-focused vs. Market Street's premium) but direct operational comparison for Albertsons' regional strategy.
• Tom Thumb (Albertsons banner): Albertsons-owned premium banner operating in DFW and other Texas markets. Sister brand with similar premium positioning and shared Albertsons infrastructure, providing internal benchmark for Market Street's performance.
• Sprouts Farmers Market: Specialty/natural grocery chain with strong fresh produce, organic, and natural foods focus. Comparable premium-natural positioning and increasingly overlapping Texas footprint, competing for the same health-conscious premium shopper.
• Whole Foods Market: National premium organic/gourmet grocer (owned by Amazon) operating in DFW and other Texas metros. Direct competitor for premium and specialty grocery basket share among affluent consumers.
• Trader Joe's: Specialty private-label-focused grocer with strong fan base, gourmet positioning, and curated assortment. Competes for premium and discovery-oriented grocery occasions in DFW-area markets.
• Central Market (HEB): HEB's premium gourmet banner offering artisan bakery, specialty cheeses, organic produce, and chef-prepared foods. The most direct peer to Market Street's 'everyday meets gourmet' positioning, competing in overlapping DFW and Texas markets.
• HEB: Texas-dominant regional grocery chain with full-service stores, strong private label, in-store dining, pharmacy, and growing digital capabilities. Direct competitor across Market Street's Texas footprint with deeper brand loyalty and larger scale.
• Albertsons Market: Albertsons-owned banner in overlapping West Texas and New Mexico footprint. Operates under same parent (The United Family) with slightly different positioning, allowing direct operational comparison.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@tastemarketstreet
• Facebookfacebook.com/ShopMarketStreet
• Instagraminstagram.com/MarketStreet_TX
• Pinterestpinterest.com/MarketStreetTX
• Xx.com/shopmarketst
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/market-street-united

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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