Albertson’s purchase of United Supermarkets brings it “an exceptional regional operator” — one that it does not want to change, Albertson’s LLC spokeswoman Christine Wilcox said Wednesday. Albertson’s, based in Boise, Idaho, and Lubbock-based United announced their merger Monday, with United becoming its own Albertson’s subsidiary. The United chain will retain its United Supermarket, Market Street and Amigos banners, its executive management and staff, its Lubbock headquarters, distribution facilities and other entities under the deal. read more