Albertsons is an American supermarket chain that was founded in Boise, Idaho in 1939. The company operates stores in 35 states and employs over 250,000 people. Albertsons is owned by AB Acquisition LLC, which is a holding company controlled by Cerberus Capital Management.
The company has a long history of selling alcohol, and it is one of the largest grocery chains in the United States that sells alcohol. However, in recent years, Albertsons has been selling less alcohol as a percentage of its overall sales.
In 2016, Albertsons sold $4.6 billion worth of alcohol, which represented 9 percent of its total sales. In contrast, in 2010, Albertsons sold $5.4 billion worth of alcohol, which represented 11 percent of its total sales.
There are several reasons for this decline in sales. First, Albertsons has been selling more non-alcoholic items such as prepared foods and health and beauty products.
Second, the company has been closing some of its stores that are located in areas with high crime rates or that are not profitable. Finally, Albertsons has been increasing its focus on selling private label products, which are usually cheaper than name-brand products.
Despite the decline in sales, Albertsons still has a significant presence in the alcohol market. The company is the fourth largest grocery chain in the United States and it operates 2,200 stores across the country. In addition, Albertsons owns several liquor stores that operate under the names Total Wine & More and BevMo!.
Yes, Albertsons does have alcohol available for purchase at their stores. However, due to declining sales over recent years, they have been selling less alcohol as a percentage of their overall sales revenue.
