SUPERVALU is one of the nation''s largest supermarket retailer and largest food distributor. The company conducts its retail operations under three principal store formats: price uperstores, under such retail banners as Cub Foods, Shop `n Save, Shoppers Food Warehouse, Metro and biggs. Also, the company sells food and non-food products at wholesale throughout the United States to retail food stores, mass merchants and through other logistics arrangements. The company''s plans include growing its retail operations through new store development and acquisitions.