Albertsons Companies

Albertsons Companies is a leading American grocery and pharmacy retailer headquartered in Boise, Idaho. Established in 1939 by Joe Albertson, the company has grown to operate over 2,300 stores across 36 states and territories. It serves approximately 1,217 cities nationwide.

The company offers a comprehensive range of products and services, including fresh produce, dairy, meat, seafood, and bakery items, along with various grocery essentials. In addition to groceries, Albertsons provides pharmacy services, health and beauty products, and a selection of wine and spirits.

These products are marketed under several private labels such as Signature SELECT, O Organics, and Lucerne, catering to diverse customer needs and preferences.

Store Banners

Albertsons operates numerous store banners, each focused on specific regional preferences and requirements. These include:

• Acme Markets
• Albertsons and Albertsons Market
• Amigos and Andronico's
• Balducci's, Carrs, and Haggen
• Jewel-Osco and Kings Food Markets
• Lucky and Market Street
• Pak 'n Save and Pavilions
• Randalls, Safeway, and Shaw's
• Star Market, Tom Thumb, United Supermarkets
• Vons, among others

Commitment to Sustainability

The company is dedicated to sustainability and responsible sourcing practices. Albertsons focuses on:

• Reducing food waste
• Improving packaging solutions
• Sourcing products responsibly
• Emphasizing animal welfare and collaborating with partners to ensure ethical treatment within its supply chain

Recent Strategic Growth

In recent years, Albertsons has explored strategic growth opportunities including a proposed merger with Kroger. However, the merger faced significant regulatory challenges and was ultimately blocked by the Federal Trade Commission due to concerns about reduced competition and potential price increases for consumers.

Locations

As of July 2025, Albertsons operates a vast network of stores with the highest number of locations in California, followed by Texas, Washington, Illinois, and Arizona.

Additional locations include:

• Boise, ID
• Chicago, IL
• Des Plaines, IL
• Las Vegas and North Las Vegas, NV
• Silver Spring and Bethesda, MD
• Tucson, Phoenix, Mesa, Peoria, Surprise, and other cities in AZ
• Arvada, CO
• Pasadena and Simi Valley, CA
• Spokane, WA
• Nampa, ID