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Thursday, April 25
After much speculation, Jewel-Osco will soon be operating under new management. Its parent company, Albertson's, has agreed to be acquired by Supervalu, a chain that can't even spell its own name. As part of the deal, announced this morning, some stand-alone Oscos will be bought separately and become CVS stores.