Supervalu Inc Leads Discount Grocers, Distributors

SUPERVALU INC., a Fortune 100 company, is one of the largest companies in the United States grocery channel. With annual revenues of approximately $20 billion, SUPERVALU holds leading market share positions across the U.S. with its more than 1,500 retail grocery locations, including licensed Save-A-Lot locations. With its Save-A- Lot format, the company holds the number one market position in the extreme value grocery retail sector.

Through SUPERVALU's geographically diverse distribution network, the company provides distribution and related logistics support services to nearly 4,500 grocery retailers across the nation. In addition, SUPERVALU's third-party logistics business provides integrated end- to-end supply chain management solutions that deliver value for manufacturers, consumer products retailers and food service customers.

SUPERVALU's roots in distribution date back to the 1870's when they first began servicing grocers' needs. Today, SUPERVALU sets the standard in grocery distribution and logistics. SUPERVALU provides the product variety, on-time delivery, competitive rates and services that grocery retail customers require to meet the needs of their shoppers.

SUPERVALU optimizes its vast logistics network by measuring the cost to move products from the manufacturer to customers' locations. Hands-free radio devices linked to warehouse management system are used to significantly reduce the costly process of correcting mispicked orders.