Number of stores: About 1,340Locations: National, but primarily east of the Mississippi River. Major concentrations in Kentucky, Tennessee, Michigan, Ohio and Florida.
Annual sales: Over $5 billion
Headquarters: St. Louis
How long owned by Supervalu: 20 years
Prime competition: Aldi, Wal-Mart, dollar stores.
Operating income as percent of sales in last quarter: 4.6%
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