Albertsons supermarkets, founded in 1939, is part of the second largest grocery retail chain in the United States. As of April of 2006, the over 500 stores of Albertsons became a subsidiary of SuperValu, which runs about 2,500 stores consisting of the grocery store chains known as Jewel Osco, Cub Foods, Shop n'Save, Biggs and others. In 2010, due to underperforming stores in Florida and Colorado, eleven stores were closed. http://blogs.trb.com/features/consumer/shopping/blog/2010/01/albertsons_closing_8_stores_in.html http://www.costar.com/news/Article.aspx?id=42B6643A4B83A8B12AC9A315E42CE0BF Albertsons sells in very competitive markets across the Southern and Western part of the United States, competing against Wal-Mart in most areas.
This site contains more information about the Albertsons chain, including some information on the services it provides like promotions to help its customers find savings. You can find further information about Albertsons in the Google and Related Mahalo links, especially sources where you can find coupons. Other information can be gleaned from the news and blog sections.
Services for Albertsons Customers
Email list for savings offers - Sign up on the Albertsons' web page and you will get weekly emails for specials and other tips for getting savings. On the sign-up page you just need to enter your name, zip code and loyalty card number. https://emailsignup.albertsons.com/
Home Delivery of Groceries - This service is not available in all areas. Areas that are currently offering this service include locations in the Los Angeles metropolitan area, San Diego, Palm Springs, Salt Lake City, Seattle, Vancouver, Bellingham, Mercer Island and St. George, Utah. If you are in doubt whether this services is offered where you live, visit the web site. http://albertsons.com/store/whatwedo.asp?zip=55555