Albertsons is an American grocery chain that operates 2,252 stores across the United States. The company is headquartered in Boise, Idaho and was founded in 1939 by Joe Albertson.
Albertsons is the second-largest grocery store chain in the United States after Kroger. The company’s stores are located in 37 states and the District of Columbia.
The company has been through a number of ownership changes over the years. In 2015, it was acquired by Cerberus Capital Management and merged with Safeway Inc. to form Albertsons Companies Inc.
Albertsons offers a wide variety of products and services, including groceries, pharmacy, health and beauty, deli, bakery, liquor, and more. The company also offers online shopping and delivery in select markets.
The company has a long history of giving back to the communities it serves. Albertsons has donated millions of dollars to local charities and causes over the years.
As of 2019, there are 2,252 Albertsons stores across the United States.
