Jewel-Osco

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Jewel-Osco is a supermarket chain headquartered in Itasca, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. The company operates in the Midwestern United States, primarily in the states of Illinois, Indiana, and Iowa. Jewel-Osco is a subsidiary of Albertsons, one of the largest food and drug retailers in the United States.

History

Jewel-Osco was founded in 1899 as the Jewel Tea Company by Frank Vernon Skiff and Frank Ross in Chicago, Illinois. Initially, the company delivered coffee, tea, and other groceries door-to-door. In 1932, Jewel acquired the grocery store chain Osco, which led to the formation of Jewel-Osco. The company expanded rapidly, opening numerous stores across the Midwest.

Operations

Jewel-Osco operates both supermarkets and pharmacies. The stores offer a wide range of products, including fresh produce, meat, dairy, bakery items, and household goods. Many locations also feature in-store pharmacies, providing prescription medications and health services.

Private Label Brands

Jewel-Osco offers several private label brands, including:

• Signature Select - A line of everyday grocery items.
• O Organics - Organic food products.
• Lucerne - Dairy products.
• Open Nature - Natural and minimally processed foods.

Community Involvement

Jewel-Osco is actively involved in community initiatives and charitable activities. The company supports local food banks, schools, and various non-profit organizations. They also participate in programs like Hunger Action Month and Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Related Pages

• Albertsons
• Supermarket
• Pharmacy
• Chicago, Illinois
• Midwestern United States