Independents / Regional Grocers

BOISE, Idaho -- Albertson's here has expanded its general merchandise and health and beauty care offerings by 25% in two markets by combining its traditional supermarkets with its drug store brands.The company earlier this month completed the conversion of seven Albertson's stores in Tucson, Ariz., to Albertson's/Osco combination stores and eight Albertson's in Reno, Nev., to the Albertson's/Sav-on

byDonna Boss