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sep 1 , 2009 - DFW Division Opens Albertsons LLC's First New Store in Mandeville
Boise, ID— On September 1, the new team at Store #2814 along with district and division staff held the grand opening celebration for the Mandeville, Louisiana store with a warm greeting from the community. 10% of the opening night’s sales proceeds benefited the St. Tammany Humane Society during a special preview from 5 PM to 8  PM, and the store officially opened for business this morning at 6 AM.

Jan 7, 2009 - Albertson’s LLC Launches $10.99 for 90-day Supply of Generic Drugs as part of RX-tra Savings Prescription Discount Program
Boise, ID—Albertson’s LLC announced an expansion of its Albertsons Rx-tra Savings prescription discount program today by introducing a new offering of $10.99 for a 90-day supply of over 500 generic drugs.  In addition, Albertsons has added new generic medications to its formulary of over 500 drugs that are already covered by this discount program.  Additional medications include cholesterol lowering agents, anti-hypertensive, and women’s health medications.

June 9, 2008 - Albertson’s LLC to Sell 49 Florida Stores to Publix
Boise, ID — Albertson’s LLC announced today that it has accepted an offer from Publix Super Markets, Inc. to purchase 49 of the company’s stores in Florida.  The company intends to operate its remaining Florida division stores with the ongoing support of its distribution center in Plant City and division office in Lake Mary, Florida.

May 4, 2008 - Robert G. Miller Elected to FMI Board
LAS VEGAS, NV — Food Marketing Institute (FMI) announced today the election of Robert G. Miller, CEO of Albertsons LLC, to the FMI Board of Directors.Albertsons owns more than 330 supermarkets and other retail outlets in nine southern and western states under the Albertsons, County Line Liquor and Super Saver food banners.

Jan 10, 2008 - DFW Business Competitors become Allies to Tackle Hunger with Largest Texas Food Drive
“Greater Dallas/Fort Worth Souper Bowl of Caring Food Drive” kicks off Jan 9 at Texas Stadium in Irving
Dallas — Leading grocers Albertsons, Central Market, Kroger and Tom Thumb have teamed up with Dallas/Fort Worth’s top media outlets, CBS 11, KLTY, KTCK, TXA 21, NBC 5, The Dallas Morning News, Star-Telegram, Telemundo 39, WFAA and 99.5 The Wolf to create the largest food drive in the history of Texas. Dallas Cowboys great Preston Pearson will kick off the food drive at 10:00am on January 9 at Texas Stadium in Irving.


June 19, 2007 - Albertson’s LLC to Exit Oklahoma Markets, Outsource Management of DFW Grocery Distribution: Company to sell Fort Worth Distribution Center to Associated Wholesale Grocers, Continues Services through Supply Agreement; Albertson’s LLC to divest majority of Oklahoma Stores to AWG Member Retailers
Fort Worth, TX—Albertson’s LLC announced today that it intends to exit the Oklahoma marketplace and outsource the grocery distribution operations that support its Dallas-Fort Worth division.  This will be accomplished through the sale of its Fort Worth Distribution Center to Associated Wholesale Grocers (AWG) and combined with a subsequent five-year supply agreement for continued service by the distribution center to Albertsons stores operated by the company’s Dallas-Fort Worth division.  Additionally, the company intends to sell 23 of its stores in Oklahoma to four AWG member retailers and close its remaining three stores in the state later this summer.


July 20th, 2007 - Albertson’s LLC makes Food Recall Information Available Online
New company website provides customers easy-to-access information about potentially hazardous product recalls, food safety, health and nutrition information
Boise, ID—Albertson’s LLC is making available detailed information about potentially hazardous product recalls that may impact its stores throughout the country. Albertsons customers can find this information in the Consumer Information Center on the company’s new Web site, www.albertsonsmarket.com.


July 18, 2007 - Albertson’s LLC Announces Commitment to Trans-fat Free Oil
Company to use Trans-fat Free Oil in Service Deli
Boise, ID—Albertson’s LLC announced today that all of the company’s Service Deli departments have begun using oil which is free of trans-fats. “At Albertson’s the security and freshness of our products is our highest priority. We are continuously exploring new methods of providing our customers healthy products for themselves and their families,” explained Bob Miller, chief executive officer of Albertson’s LLC.