Albertsons is an American supermarket chain that was founded in Boise, Idaho in 1939. As of 2016, Albertsons operates 2,200 stores across the United States.
The company is headquartered in Boise, Idaho. Albertsons is a subsidiary of AB Acquisition LLC, which is controlled by Cerberus Capital Management.
Albertsons markets itself as a “one-stop shop” for groceries, pharmacy, and general merchandise. The company’s slogan is “A Better Place to Shop.” Albertsons offers a wide variety of products and services, including grocery delivery, online ordering, and in-store pick-up.
Albertsons is different than Albertsons Market in that Albertsons Market is a smaller format store that offers a more limited selection of products and services.