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News Employment Albertsons Facts Our Company In 1939, our founder, Joe Albertson, Main opened a small grocery store in Boise, Our Heritage Idaho. Joe changed the rules in the Our Customers grocery business by introducing Looking Forward unheard of services like a scratch bakery, magazine racks, home-made Environmental ice cream, popcorn, nuts and an Affairs automatic donut machine. He based his Pharmacies store on high quality, good value, and Our Stores excellent service. That was the beginning of what is now one of the largest retail food & drug chains in the In Your Community United States. Investor Relations Store Development On January 20, 1993, Joseph A. Albertson, founder of Albertsons, Inc., Diversity died at age 86. In the words of Warren E. McCain, former C.E.O. of EDI Albertsons, "Once in a while, a person comes along who has the vision to revolutionize an entire industry. Joe Albertson was such a man." Store Locations Online Stores Joe's original philosophy of giving the customers the merchandise they Healthy Eating want, at a price they can afford, in clean stores with great service from Quick Fixin Ideas friendly personnel still applies today. Albertsons strives to continue to offer Surplus Properties consumers new and exciting One Stop Shopping Ideas. Albertsons Racing Our new stores feature all of the perimeter service departments and Dear Albertsons conveniences Albertsons is known for, including friendly pharmacies and Vendor Info full service in-store banks. Albertsons also offers consumers Quick Fixin' Meal ideas and a complete line of Specialty Breads.
Quick Fixin' meal ideas were created by Albertsons in 1996 for our customers who are in need of quick, nutritious, easy meal ideas. At the front of the store we feature weekly recipe ideas that can be made in 30 minutes or less with all the ingredients located in one convenient spot. Albertsons also offers customers pre-packaged entrees for heat and serve options.
Albertsons full line of fresh Specialty Breads offers the great taste and freshness of homemade bread without the preparation time. Customers will find a variety of flavors including everything from savory tomato to chili pepper loaf. Don't forget about our famous 'hot' fresh baked French Bread.
Joe's original philosophy and spirit are alive and well in each of your Albertsons stores. Albertsons ~ It's your store!
Founded: 1939 by J.A. Albertson Headquarters: Boise, Idaho Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer:Lawrence R. Johnston
Sales, 52 weeks ended January 31, 2002: $37.9 billion
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Sales, 52 weeks ended February 1, 2001: $36.8 billion Sales, 53 weeks ended February 3, 2000: $37.5 billion Sales, 52 weeks ended January 28, 1999: $35.9 billion
Total Stores: approximately 2,300
Geographic Base: 31 states:
Employees: about 200,000
Stock: Traded on the New York and Pacific Stock Exchanges (Symbol: ABS)
Distribution: We own and operate 19 distribution centers located throughout our 33-state operating area. Our distribution centers are located in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas and Utah
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