Albertsons Companies Inc. is an American grocery company founded and headquartered in Boise, Idaho. It is the second-largest grocery store chain in the United States after Kroger.
As of February 2020, Albertsons operates stores across 35 states and the District of Columbia under 20 different banners.
The company’s original name was Albertson’s Food Centers, Inc., and was founded by Joe Albertson on August 8, 1939 in Boise. The first store was located at 16th and State Streets in Boise. Albertson’s operated stores under the names “Albertson’s Food Center”, “Albertson’s Supermarket”, “Diamond Stores”, and “Jewel Osco”.
In June 2015, it was announced that Albertsons would be acquiring Safeway Inc. for $9.2 billion. The acquisition was completed in January 2015, and the combined company became known as Albertsons Companies Inc.
In September 2018, it was announced that Albertsons would be acquiring Plated for $200 million. Plated is a meal-kit company that delivers ingredients and recipes to customers’ homes.
In March 2019, it was announced that Albertsons would be acquiring Lucky’s Market for $22 million. Lucky’s Market is a Colorado-based grocery chain with stores in 23 states.
Did Albertsons buy Lucky’s?
Yes, Albertsons bought Lucky’s Market in March 2019 for $22 million.
