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, with 2,200 stores across 36 states and Washington, D.C. Albertsons also owns the Safeway Inc. grocery store chain in the United States and Canada.
The company has 1,7500 stores across the two countries under 12 different banners.
Albertsons Companies Inc. announced on January 23, 2015, that it would be acquiring Safeway Inc. for $9 billion. The merger created a grocery store powerhouse with over 2,200 stores and 250,000 employees across 36 states and Washington D., making it the second-largest grocery store chain in the United States. The merger was completed on January 30, 2015.
Albertsons also owns Jewel-Osco, ACME Markets, Shaw’s and Star Market (among other banners), which Safeway operated before being acquired by Albertsons.
Does Albertsons own Shaws?
Yes, Albertsons owns Shaws as well as Jewel-Osco, ACME Markets, and Star Market (among other banners).