JEWEL-OSCO(R) Opens New 'Green' Store in Chicago's Marshfield Commons Development...

JEWEL-OSCO(R) Opens New 'Green' Store in Chicago's Marshfield Commons
Development Site

119th & Marshfield location to serve multiple communities

ITASCA, Ill., June 24 /PRNewswire/ -- JEWEL-OSCO, a leading Midwest food and
drug retailer, continues its commitment to environmentally friendly building
design with the opening of its new "green" store at 11730 S. Marshfield,
inside the new Marshfield Commons commercial development center, in Chicago.

Jewel-Osco designed the store according to strict standards for Leadership in
Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), established by the United States Green
Building Council.

The new store includes the following "green" design elements:

-- A green roof with vegetation beds for energy conservation and storm
water run-off reduction
-- Water-saving fixtures and faucets
-- Energy-efficient lighting, heating and air conditioning
-- A ventilation system that incorporates natural and mechanical means to
enhance air quality inside of the store
-- The use of regional and recycled materials during construction
-- Over 90 percent of construction debris separated for recycling
-- Preferred parking for low-emission, fuel-efficient vehicles

"Wherever possible, we're focused on building environmentally friendly
technology into our new and remodeled stores," said Jewel-Osco President Keith
Nielsen. "We're confident this facility will provide customers with a
convenient and pleasant shopping experience."

Chicago Alderman Carrie Austin (34th) also praised the opening of the new
store in the community.

"I am pleased more green initiatives are expanding on the far south side of
the city," said Alderman Austin. "The new Jewel-Osco 'green' store will add
to that growing trend in the 34th Ward, which is certainly an advocate for
saving and preserving our environment."

Jewel-Osco will celebrate the store's grand opening with a ribbon cutting
ceremony on Wednesday, June 24th. The store will officially open to the
public the next day. During the ceremony, Jewel-Osco will donate a total of
$5,000 to two churches, in support of their hunger relief efforts. The
recipients are Sheldon Heights Church of Christ and Christ Cathedral Baptist
Church, which are both located in the area.

The Marshfield location is Jewel-Osco's second "green" store. The first LEED
certified store opened in September of 2008 at 370 N. Desplaines, in Chicago's
Fulton River District.

ABOUT JEWEL-OSCO
Jewel-Osco, a SUPERVALU company, operates 185 stores in Illinois, Iowa and
Indiana. With a market-leading position in Chicago, Jewel-Osco stores offer
consumers the convenience of combined grocery and pharmacy retail, in addition
to services such as fuel centers at select locations. Originally established
in 1899, the company and its associates remain committed to the communities
they serve. For more information about Jewel-Osco, please visit
www.jewelosco.com or www.oscopharmacy.com.

ABOUT SUPERVALU Inc.
SUPERVALU Inc. is one of the largest companies in the U.S. grocery channel
with estimated annual sales of $45 billion. SUPERVALU holds leading market
share positions across the United States with its approximately 2,500 retail
grocery locations, including nearly 900 in-store pharmacies. Through the
company's nationwide supply chain network, SUPERVALU provides distribution and
related logistics support services to more than 2,500 independent retailers
and other grocery endpoints across the country. SUPERVALU has approximately
190,000 employees. For more information about SUPERVALU, visit
www.supervalu.com.

SOURCE JEWEL-OSCO

Karen May, Communications Manager of JEWEL-OSCO, +1-630-948-6211