SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report: November 3, 1998 Commission file number: 1-6187
ALBERTSON'S, INC.
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(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its Charter)
Delaware 82-0184434
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(State of Incorporation) (Employer Identification Number)
250 Parkcenter Blvd., P.O. Box 20, Boise, Idaho 83726
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (208) 395-6200
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Item 5. Other Events.
On November 2, 1998, Albertson's, Inc. issued its sales trends release
for the four-week and thirteen-week periods ended October 29, 1998 which is
attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 7. Exhibits.
Exhibit
No. Description
99.1 Press Release dated November 2, 1998
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, Albertson's, Inc. has duly caused this report to be signed on its
behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
ALBERTSON'S, INC.
Date: November 3, 1998 BY: /s/ Thomas R. Saldin
Thomas R. Saldin
Executive Vice President,
Administrative and
General Counsel
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
FILED WITH THE CURRENT REPORT
ON FORM 8-K DATED NOVEMBER 3, 1998
Exhibit
No. Description
99.1 Press Release dated November 2, 1998
Exhibit 99.1
November 2, 1998
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ALBERTSON'S, INC. REPORTS SALES TRENDS
Albertson's, Inc. (NYSE:ABS) reports sales trends for the four-week period ended
October 29, 1998. Total sales increased 11.4%; identical store sales increased
1.3% and comparable store sales (which include replacement stores) increased
1.5% over the similar four-week period last year.
For the thirteen-week period ended October 29, 1998, total sales increased
10.5%; identical store sales increased 1.5% and comparable store sales increased
1.7% over the similar thirteen-week period last year.
Final sales and earnings results for the quarter ended October 29, 1998, will be
released on November 23, 1998.
Albertson's, Inc. is one of the largest retail food-drug chains in the United
States. The Boise, Idaho based company currently operates 969 retail stores in
25 Western, Midwestern and Southern states.
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CONTACT: Albertson's, Inc., Boise, Idaho
Investor Relations
A. Craig Olson 208/395-6284
Renee Bergquist 208/395-6622
News Media 208/395-6392
Mike Read
Jenny Enochson
