Albertsons is one of the world's largest food and drug retailers, withannual revenues of approximately $38 billion. Based in Boise, Idaho, theCompany employs more than 200,000 employees and operates approximately 2,300retail stores in 31 states across the United States, under banners includingAlbertsons, Jewel-Osco, Acme, Albertsons-Osco, Albertsons-Sav-on, Sav-onDrugs, Osco Drug, Max Foods, Super Saver.