<p> Jewel-Osco’s parent company, New Albertsons Inc., is acquiring five more Dominick’s locations and has named Shane Sampson as the new President of the Illinois-based retailer, according to a press release.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"> <img class="small-cropped-image" src="https://cdn.andnowuknow.com/legacySmallCroppedImages/shane.jpg" alt="Cropped Images 030710" />“Shane is an exceptional leader and his work at Shaw’s over the last year proves that he is the right executive to be at the helm of our largest division,” said Justin Dye, COO at New Albertson’s Inc. “As we look to grow the brand for the future, Shane and his seasoned leadership team will be key to building on all we were able to accomplish in 2013.”<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"> New Albertson’s Inc. is investing $100 million in new projects and remodels for Jewel-Osco, its largest division, according to Chicago Tribune. So far, the company has purchased a total of nine former Dominick’s locations, including those that were just purchased. Safeway’s real estate website lists 28 remaining Dominick’s stores as of Friday, March 7.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"> As his term begins, Sampson will be responsible for remodeling and reopening these additional five former Dominick’s locations, which include the stores located at:</p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><div><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">• 3243 S. 115th St, Merionette Park IL<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">• 1763 Howard St, Chicago IL<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">• 800 NW Highway, Fox River Grove IL<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">• 345 S. Rand Road, Lake Zurich IL<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">• 424 W. Division, Chicago IL</div><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><p>Just yesterday, Safeway and Albertsons signed a $9 billion merger agreement. The combined company will span over 2,400 stores, 27 distribution facilities, and 20 manufacturing plants with over 250,000 employees, according to a press release.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"> Stay tuned to AndNowUKnow as we report on any future purchases on the remaining Dominick’s locations.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><a class="btn btn-sm btn-primary col-lg-12" style="white-space: normal;" href=" http://www.jewelosco.com" target="_new"> Jewel Osco </a></p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><p><a class="btn btn-sm btn-primary col-lg-12" style="white-space: normal;" href=" http://www.safewayrealtyholdings.com" target="_new"> Safeway Real Estate </a></p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">
