Since its inception in1925, SUPERVALU has been operating as a grocery and pharmacy company. Based in Minneapolis, Minn., the company's distribution centers offer complete programs/support for various departments, including grocery, meat, dairy, frozen foods, floral, bakery, home and beauty care, general merchandise and pharmacy. The firm is one of the leaders in the grocery retailing industry, operating through a network of over 2,500 retail stores. It provides a range of services, which include store design, research or analysis, merchandising, marketing, retail accounting services and retail technology. SUPERVALU owns brands, such as Artic Shores, Carlita, Flavorite and Equaline, to name a few.