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October 23, 2012
Cerberus reportedly seeking financing for Supervalu deal

Multiple reports suggested that private equity firm Cerberus Capital Management, which owns Albertsons LLC, may be putting together a deal to buy all or part of the grocery chain.

New York -- Multiple reports on Monday suggested that private equity firm Cerberus Capital Management, which owns Albertsons LLC, may be putting together a deal to buy all or part of the grocery chain.

Cerberus is said to be seeking $4 billion to $5 billion in debt financing from banks to back a bid and is looking at investing $800 to $900 in equity in its takeover quest, a person familiar with the matter is reported to have said. That same source cautioned that the figures could change.

July 19, 2012
Albertsons selects Recall InfoLink for recall process management

Albertsons LLC said it has teamed with Recall InfoLink to manage its recall process.

Boise, Idaho -- Albertsons LLC said it has teamed with Recall InfoLink to manage its recall process.

The supermarket chain is launching the Recall InfoLink deployment in its pharmacy operation. Recall InfoLink improves efficiency by providing standardized messages, automated communications, inventory tracking and reports for compliance efforts. 

July 19, 2012
Albertsons selects Recall InfoLink for recall process management

Albertsons LLC said it has teamed with Recall InfoLink to manage its recall process.

Boise, Idaho -- Albertsons LLC said it has teamed with Recall InfoLink to manage its recall process.

The supermarket chain is launching the Recall InfoLink deployment in its pharmacy operation. Recall InfoLink improves efficiency by providing standardized messages, automated communications, inventory tracking and reports for compliance efforts. 

May 22, 2012
Albertsons leverages QR codes to help consumers perfect steak grilling

Albertson’s LLC has implemented an in-store program that will allow customers to scan a QR code using their smartphones to access recipes with tips for grilling Steakhouse Choice cuts of meat.


Boise, Idaho — Albertson’s LLC has implemented an in-store program that will allow customers to scan a QR code using their smartphones to access recipes with tips for grilling Steakhouse Choice cuts of meat.


January 13, 2012
Albertsons to close four stores

Albertsons LLC plans to close four underperforming stores: one in Arizona, one in Louisiana and two in Texas.

Boise, Idaho -- Albertsons LLC plans to close four underperforming stores: one in Arizona, one in Louisiana and two in Texas.

The closings will leave Albertsons with 205 stores in the Southwest and the South.

January 13, 2012
Albertsons to close four stores

Albertsons LLC plans to close four underperforming stores: one in Arizona, one in Louisiana and two in Texas.

Boise, Idaho -- Albertsons LLC plans to close four underperforming stores: one in Arizona, one in Louisiana and two in Texas.

The closings will leave Albertsons with 205 stores in the Southwest and the South.

July 8, 2011
Albertsons removing self-checkout from stores

Albertsons LLC said Friday it is eliminating the self-checkout lanes in all 217 stores, beginning this month.

Boise, Idaho -- Albertsons LLC said Friday it is eliminating the self-checkout lanes in all 217 stores, beginning this month.

According to the supermarket retailer, the self-checkout option precludes Albertsons from providing the desired level of customer service.

In place of self-checkout, which it introduced in its stores about 10 years ago, Albertsons said it is considering a modified express lane concept.
 

July 8, 2011
Albertsons removing self-checkout from stores

Albertsons LLC said Friday it is eliminating the self-checkout lanes in all 217 stores, beginning this month.

Boise, Idaho -- Albertsons LLC said Friday it is eliminating the self-checkout lanes in all 217 stores, beginning this month.

According to the supermarket retailer, the self-checkout option precludes Albertsons from providing the desired level of customer service.

In place of self-checkout, which it introduced in its stores about 10 years ago, Albertsons said it is considering a modified express lane concept.
 

October 21, 2010
Associated Foods to shutter three Fresh Markets

A report released Thursday said that Associated Foods Stores will close three of its Fresh...

March 7, 2010
SmartCo to open five Colorado stores

Discount grocer Smart & Final said it will open stores in five vacant Albertsons sites...

January 28, 2010
Albertsons workers approve new contract

Denver-area union workers for the Albertsons grocery chain have voted unanimously to ratify a new...

October 22, 2009
Report: Associated to convert Albertsons to Fresh Market banner

Associated Food Stores in Salt Lake City plans to convert the 34 Albertsons stores it...

January 18, 2009
Albertsons to Close Some Fla. Locations

Albertsons plans to close some of its locations in Florida....

January 13, 2009
Supervalu Launches Store Closures

Supervalu Inc. said Wednesday that it has begun the previously announced closure of about 50...

August 7, 2008
Publix Spends $500M for Albertson's Florida Stores

The price tag for the 49 Albertson’s LLC store locations in Florida being bought by...

July 21, 2008
Supervalu First-Quarter Profit Up

Net earnings at Supervalu hit a record $162 million in the first quarter of fiscal...

June 8, 2008
Publix to Acquire 49 Albertsons stores

Publix Super Markets said Monday it has agreed to buy 49 Albertsons stores in Florida...

June 8, 2008
Publix to Acquire 49 Albertsons stores

Publix Super Markets said Monday it has agreed to buy 49 Albertsons stores in Florida...

May 5, 2008
Albertsons to Sell 72 C-Stores

Valero Energy Corp. has agreed to buy 72 convenience stores and fueling stations from Albertsons...

May 5, 2008
Albertsons to Sell 72 C-Stores

Valero Energy Corp. has agreed to buy 72 convenience stores and fueling stations from Albertsons...

March 19, 2008
Albertson’s to Close Two Locations

Albertsons Inc. is closing stores two stores in Montana, company officials said....

January 7, 2008
Albertsons to Shutter Four Stores in Arizona

Phoenix Albertsons is closing four of its 51 stores in Arizona, according to The Arizona...

January 2, 2008
Save Mart President to Step Down

New York City Bob Spengler, the president and COO of Save Mart Supermarkets, announced that...

January 2, 2008
Save Mart President to Step Down

New York City Bob Spengler, the president and COO of Save Mart Supermarkets, announced that...

December 17, 2007
Supervalu to Buy Eight Albertson’s Stores

Eden Prairie, Minn. Supervalu Inc., announced Tuesday that it plans to acquire eight stores in...