WinCo Foods

MINNEAPOLIS - Leading food retailer and distributor Supervalu, Inc. said yesterday it would continue to focus on growing its licensed and corporate Save-A-Lot stores, as the company strengthens its position as one of the top food companies in the country.

MINNEAPOLIS - Supervalu, Inc. here said yesterday it had signed an agreement to sell its minority ownership interest in WinCo Foods, Inc., a privately held regional grocery chain that operates stores in California, Idaho, Oregon, Nevada, and Washington. The closing, although subject to contingencies, is expected to occur today.