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Show Page 2b The Enterprise Review , June 16, 1976 Albertsons Projects $1.5 Billion Sales; Stores to Open Robert D. Bolinder, Vice Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Albertsons, Inc., estimated sales would reach $1.5 billion for the Boise based supermarket company in 1976. He made the forecast at the annual shareholders' meeting held in Boise, Idaho last week. Bolinder stated that twenty new Albertsons super- opened in Texas, Arkansas and Florida. The cost of this markets and eleven large new construction program combinaalong with the renovation of tion units were slated to be twenty-fiv- e existing units will opening during 1976. The be approximately $52 million, Albertsons stores will be of which $20 million will be located in the companys cur- real estate financed through rent operating areas and the leasing. Bolinder also reviewed combination stores will be the financial results of the Sales for year prior year. ended January 31, 1976 totaled $1,271,124,076, an increase of 20 over the Skaggs-Albertso- ns Flying your plane shouldn't be $1,046,104,683 prior year. reported the Earnings for the fiscal rising to year were up $15,792,467 or $2.38 per share compared to $11,701,540 or $1.85 for the previous year. Bolinder also stressed the companys commitment to the consumer by restating the companys goal of being a buying agent for the customer and continuing to provide consumer information programs such as unit pricing. 35, code dating, guaranteed meats and nutritional labeling. In response to a question asked concerning the companys first scanning store, Warren E. McCain, President, responded that The store has been open for only two months and the test is inconclusive at this time. Customer reaction, however, to the scanning test has been very positive, and over the long range, the continued on page 3b Food King Adds Customer Centers a Smiths Food King hassle super- markets will introduce a new Customer Service Center this week in each of its 35 Utah and Idaho stores, according to Dee Smith, President of the food publication, which includes a complete menu, recipes and marketing tips; the name and a photo of the store manager; a sugges- - tion box for customers to voice complaints, and a copy of the Smiths Food King Customer Bill of Rights, chain. This is the second innovation mer-related adopted by the grocery chain this Several months ago, year. Utah-head-quarter- At Bountiful Aviation, it isn't Remember how flying used to be? Simple to take off; simple to land; no multiple frequency check-ins- ; or congestion; inexpenno stack-up- s sive fuel. - At Bountiful Aviation, Inc. , flying is still that privately owned airport way. Our alternative to overdue with a long provides you the hassles of Salt Lake International. Back on the ground, take advantage of our less and hanger space, or our expensive area soon to be commaintenance ft. 12,000 sq. pleted, or our less expensive fuel. If youre not yet a pilot, our private flight school will get you licensed for only $760. And, of course, charter service is available. Check with us today. At Bountiful Aviation, you can leave the ground with the freedom that flying was meant to have. non-controlle- d, tie-dow- ns 292-048- Carolyn Dunn, ed nationally-recognize- d consumer affairs specialist, was appointed Customer Advisor to the President of Smiths Food King. The service centers are being introduced in response to questions and comments received by Ms. Dunn in customer focus groups and on her direct line phone from customers. They are designed to centralize all the information about the store and provide information about . BOUNTIFUL AVIATION INC. 1887 So. 1800 West, Woods Cross, Utah 84087 consu- 9 marketing and new products. Each center will include: a store directory listing locations of major grocery items; a copy of the current newspaper ad showing specials for the week; a display of the stores newest products and brands; free consumer information booklets; Carolyn Dunns Din- - V v PRIME Downtown Location 16,000 sq ft. bldg. Fantastic commercial parking. printing ...a craft As is or remodel to suit tcnnant. 250 East 2nd South. Commerce Printing Company 481 South 400 East Bountiful, Utah 84010 295-676- 2 off-stre- et Muzz or Blair Malouf. 359-591- 3 |