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Xenia SuperValu operation is moving to Fort Wayne center
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Statement issued Thursday:
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., May 10, 2012 – SUPERVALU INC. (NYSE: SVU) today announced plans to consolidate its Xenia, OH distribution center into its larger distribution center based in Fort Wayne, Ind. SUPERVALU regularly reviews its business operations and made the decision to consolidate these distribution centers to improve operating efficiency and better position the company for strategic growth. The consolidation is expected to be completed by the end of September 2012.
As a result of excess capacity in the more than 640,000 square foot Fort Wayne facility, SUPERVALU is able to combine these two operations and better position the company for future growth of its distribution business in the region. SUPERVALU looks forward to continuing to serve its affiliated independent retailers throughout the region moving forward.
This announcement impacts 120 associates. SUPERVALU will work with the impacted associates and their union representatives to discuss the details of a consolidation and ensure a smooth transition.
About SUPERVALU INC. SUPERVALU INC. is one of the largest companies in the U.S. grocery channel with annual sales of approximately $35 billion. SUPERVALU serves customers across the United States through a network of approximately 4,300 stores composed of 1,102 traditional retail stores, including 797 in-store pharmacies; 1,332 hard-discount stores, of which 935 are operated by licensee owners; and 1,900 independent stores serviced primarily by the company’s traditional food distribution business. SUPERVALU has approximately 130,000 employees. For more information about SUPERVALU visit www.supervalu.com.
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