Albertson's to Stay Put

Store closings and other belt-tightening moves at Albertson’s do not mean the supermarket chain is rethinking its long-standing alliance with Duncan & Associates, a spokesman for the retailer confirmed last week.

The various cost-cutting moves at Albertson’s, including the closing of 165 stores, come at a time when the 6-year-old Los Angeles agency has trimmed staff, brought in new leadership and set out to find business beyond its core client. The timing of the developments at the client and agency has stirred speculation that the account may be in play.