Supervalu Inc
Industry: Retail (Grocery)

SUPERVALU INC. a Fortune 100 company, is one of the largest companies in the United States grocery channel. With annual revenues approaching $20 billion, SUPERVALU holds leading market share positions with its 1,468 retail grocery locations. In addition, through SUPERVALU's diverse logistics network, the company provides distribution and related logistics support services across the nation's grocery channel.

Business Summary
SUPERVALU INC. is a United States grocery company that operates through two segments: retail food and food distribution. SUPERVALU conducts its retail operations under three food store formats: extreme-value stores primarily under the retail banner Save-A-Lot; price superstores, under the regional retail banners of Cub Foods, Shop 'n Save, Shoppers Food & Pharmacy and bigg's, and supermarkets, under the regional retail banners of Farm Fresh, Scott's and Hornbacher's. SUPERVALU also provides food distribution and related logistics support services across the United States retail grocery channel. As of February 26, 2005, the Company served as the primary grocery supplier to approximately 2,300 retail food stores in 48 states, and as a secondary supplier to approximately 700 stores. On April 1, 2004, SUPERVALU sold its minority interest in WinCo Foods, Inc. On February 7, 2005, the Company acquired Total Logistics, Inc., a national provider of integrated third-party logistics services.

Financial Summary
For the 28 weeks ended 10 September 2005, SUPERVALU Inc.'s revenues rose 1% to $10.53B. Net income fell 45% to $125M. Revenues reflect an increase in turnover from Retail Food and Supply Chain Services segments. Net income was offset by the absence of a $109.2M gain on sale of WinCo Foods, Inc. and an increase in selling & administrative expenses. The Company is engaged in the business of selling food and non food products.