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Safeway.
American supermarket chain
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Crypto ATMs are being found in Safeway locations, prompting Joe LaCava to propose new policies aimed at curbing scams.Some support1 report
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Sobeys and Safeway are running concurrent promotional offers in the retail market.Some support4 reports
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Canada has imposed retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods amid ongoing trade tensions with the United States.Some support1 report
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A product sold at Safeway and Kroger is under nationwide recall due to mislabeling and investigation into undeclared allergens.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Contaminated juice was distributed to retailers, involving the FDA and Safeway.Some support1 report
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A Safeway building was located in Surrey, and Mayor Locke leads city development in the area.Some support2 reports
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A premium coconut water brand secured availability across the entire family of Safeway banners.Some support1 report
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Safeway and Acme Markets have partnered to host a cause marketing campaign.Some support1 report
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Albertsons reassigned presidents of its Jewel-Osco division, appointed Susan Morris as the new CEO, and promoted Michelle Larson to chief merchandising officer amidst market challenges and a failed merger with Kroger.Well supported14 reports3 developments inside
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Meg Whitman was appointed executive chair of Albertsons board, and Morris advises Albertsons on strategy.Some support2 reports
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AISH discussed how early life experiences influenced their business philosophy.Some support1 report
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MarketBeat is reporting analyst ratings for Albertsons, a company that operates food and drug stores in the US under the Safeway brand.Some support1 report
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Fred Meyer, Trader Joe's, Grocery Outlet, and Safeway are competing for market share in the discount and regional grocery sectors.Some support2 reports
One to three months ago
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Safeway's long-term lease at Jefferson and Clay streets ended on August 28, 2026.Some support1 report
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Safeway and Dingdong were identified as consumer staples companies.Some support1 report
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Safeway and Walmart sell products in nationwide retail locations.Some support1 report
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A company involved in the food industry filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Utah, involving Safeway, Walmart, Kroger, and others.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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Safeway and Metro AG are consumer staples companies that are currently facing market scrutiny.Some support1 report
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Grocery Outlet opened a new location, replacing a closed Safeway store, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by Daniel Lurie.Some support1 report
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Falling egg prices led to decreased same-store sales and dented comparable-store sales for major retailers.Some support1 report
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Safeway is using AI-driven tools and automation to modernize operations, streamline processes, and reduce costs.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Safeway operated in Beech Grove while Mechanical Skills operated in Indianapolis, with Greg Brenneman as board chair.Some support1 report
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Safeway is planning a new 60,000 sq ft store in Idaho that will include a Starbucks location.Some support1 report
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In 2020, COVID-19 outbreaks impacted distribution operations and led to mandates for paid sick leave for food service workers.Some support1 report
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Crombie acquired a Safeway property, with Mark Holly serving as President and CEO.Some support1 report
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Safeway and Dollar Tree are consumer staples companies.Some support1 report
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FTC oversees major merger talks involving Safeway and Kroger, alongside BLS data informing US household spending.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Alan Greenspan wrote on antitrust policy as the FTC reviewed a proposed merger involving Safeway and Kroger.Some support1 report
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Susan Morris directs Safeway resources toward price-focused shoppers.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Safeway is facing serious corporate governance issues, including human rights risks in its supply chain, while undergoing financial audits.Some support1 report
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The City of Astoria is managing a pit cleanup at a site previously used by the Safeway chain.Some support1 report
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Safeway is integrating an AI plugin into ChatGPT, operating within the US grocery market.Some support1 report
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Albertsons, which operates under the Safeway banner, is a US retailer benefiting from Trump-era tariffs and onshoring trends.Some support3 reports
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Safeway faces analyst downgrades and earnings misses.Some support4 reports
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Safeway, Walmart, Aldi, and Amazon are currently competing against each other to attract value-seeking shoppers in the US market.Some support1 report
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Jewel Osco, a Boise-based grocer owned by Albertsons, announced that Tom Lofland served as its president.Some support3 reports
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New tariffs are affecting 99.4% of U.S. imports, impacting Denver businesses and grocery chains like Safeway and Target.Some support1 report
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Safeway has pulled out of North Killeen due to economic factors.Some support1 report
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Heritage operates on the Marina waterfront, while a Safeway site is located on Marina Boulevard.Some support1 report
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Quest Diagnostics is utilizing retail stores of partners like Kroger and Safeway as Patient Service Centers across the country.Some support1 report
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King County is handling charges related to organized theft occurring at Safeway locations.Some support1 report
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Broomfield plans to redevelop a former Safeway site, with Jennifer Hoffman noting the redevelopment is key to securing necessary funding.Some support2 reports
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Safeway donated food to the Santa Clarita Valley Food Pantry on July 17, 2026.Some support2 reports
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Safeway is facing scrutiny from the Washington State Attorney General's office regarding alleged negligence contributing to the opioid crisis, amid talks of a potential mega-merger.Some support1 report
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DMV services are required in Sacramento County, with Safeway stores operating as DMV Now Kiosks in the area.Some support1 report
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Safeway is on trial in King County Superior Court regarding its liability concerning the opioid crisis.Some support2 reports
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Retailers including Safeway, Walmart, and Kroger are selling products in Southwest Louisiana.Some support2 reports
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The city of Surrey made a land swap agreement with a developer regarding the former Safeway site.Some support1 report
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Safeway and Criteo are integrating their systems to add AI-powered search and discovery capabilities.Some support1 report
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Safeway opened its newest store in the San Francisco area on July 2, 2026.Some support1 report
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The former Safeway distribution center in Winnipeg was repurposed on September 15, 2017, to serve as the city's inland port.Some support1 report
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Safeway is opening a new center in Buckeye, and Eric Orsborn is the Mayor of Buckeye.Some support1 report
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Albertsons is compelling Kroger to share details regarding former CEO Rodney McMullen following their failed merger attempt.Some support1 report3 developments inside
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Court rejected Albertsons' bid for Kroger documents regarding the failed merger attempt.Some support1 report
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Executive chef sources food from Safeway in Sonoma County amidst fire risks and changing wine market trends.Some support1 report
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Food access issues are being highlighted, focusing on how agriculture can support Black Americans, while noting the lack of presence of major companies like Walmart and Safeway in underserved communities like New Orleans and San Joaquin County.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Closures in Downtown San Jose created a market vacuum, opening opportunities to fill the local grocery void.Some support1 report
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Safeway launched a new Sea Salt Macadamia Nut Multipack, which is available exclusively at Albertsons.Some support1 report
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Around Safeway this week
News at the entities that move Safeway most-
Kroger OperationalWarren Buffett views Kroger as a long-term stock.Moves Safeway
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Walmart OperationalKraft Heinz is launching locally developed products and targeting expansion in North America through exclusive store channels.Moves Safeway
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Surrey TransactionalLorne Doerkson held a campaign stop in Surrey, promising economic help without new taxes to support the BC Conservative party.Moves Safeway
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Delaware StructuralA nor'easter is impacting the coastlines of Delaware and Jersey Shore, causing coastal flooding and high waves.Moves Safeway
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FDA StructuralGeneric medicine services are seeking approval for launch from the FDA.Moves Safeway
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Amazon.com OperationalJefferies reaffirmed Amazon's stock buy rating on June 18, 2026.Moves Safeway
Connections
The 40 strongest of 176, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Market Street Structural
The relationship is defined by a parent company (Albertsons) operating Market Street as a banner, implying a controlling corporate structure over Safeway.
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Kroger Operational
Safeway and Kroger are active competitors in the grocery retail market, frequently engaging in market battles, shared industry challenges, and merger disputes.
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Walmart Operational
The two companies are actively engaged in market competition for the same customer base and market share.
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Rebel Structural
Rebel supplies its ice cream products to Safeway for sale through Safeway's retail distribution network.
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Marina Boulevard Shared context
Safeway operates from a site physically located on Marina Boulevard.
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Empire Structural
Empire owns the supermarket chain Safeway.
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Thomas Hesse Structural
Thomas Hesse serves as the president of Safeway.
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Surrey Transactional
The city of Surrey acquired the former Safeway site for development, leading to the demolition of the building.
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Sparks Transactional
A fire originating at the Safeway structure caused a power outage affecting the Sparks area.
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Vons Structural
The corporate entity (Albertsons) operates under the Vons banner, establishing a structural relationship.
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Delaware Structural
Delaware state law provides the regulatory framework for Safeway's corporate governance.
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Amazon.com Operational
Amazon and Safeway actively compete in the grocery retail market for value-seeking shoppers.
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Trader Joe's Operational
The two companies actively compete against each other in the regional grocery market.
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Sobeys Operational
The two companies actively compete in the retail market through concurrent promotional offers and customer acquisition efforts.
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Acme Markets Operational
The two companies are engaged in a partnership to jointly execute a cause marketing campaign.
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FDA Structural
FDA regulates food safety and issues recalls that impact the operations of retailers like Safeway.
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Quest Diagnostics Operational
The two entities utilize retail store locations for the provision of patient service centers.
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Dollar Tree Operational
Both companies operate as competitors within the consumer staples retail market.
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King County Superior Court Structural
Safeway is currently facing legal proceedings before the King County Superior Court regarding opioid crisis liability.
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Market of Choice Operational
Safeway and Market of Choice are identified as competitors within the regional grocery market.
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Blue Bell Shared context
Safeway and Blue Bell operate within the same grocery retail market context.
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Mendocino County Shared context
Safeway operates a store within Mendocino County.
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Killeen Transactional
Safeway withdrew from the North Killeen market due to economic factors.
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San Diego Shared context
Safeway operates in locations that are part of the broader San Diego area.
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Denver Shared context
Safeway conducts business operations within the geographic market of Denver.
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Spokane Shared context
The company operates within the geographical context of the city, which serves as the backdrop for its business activities.
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Beech Grove Shared context
Safeway operated within the geographical area of Beech Grove.
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John Curley Mentioned together
Co-mentioned in articles discussing an incident at Safeway regarding petition theft.
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Starbucks Operational
Safeway plans to include Starbucks locations in its new stores.
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Astoria Shared context
Safeway operates as a business within the geographic area of Astoria, selling high-priced fuel.
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Heritage Square Shared context
Safeway previously operated a store at the Heritage Square venue.
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Oakridge Park Shared context
Safeway operates as a flagship retailer located within the Oakridge Park venue.
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Crombie Transactional
Crombie acquired a property belonging to Safeway.
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Hawaii Foodbank Structural
Hawaii Foodbank utilizes Safeway's retail locations as a base for food donations and operations.
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Meg Whitman Shared context
Meg Whitman serves as an executive chair for Albertsons, the parent company of Safeway.
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Grocery Outlet Operational
Grocery Outlet is actively competing with Safeway, capturing market share from Safeway's closed locations.
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New York City Shared context
Safeway operates within the competitive market context of New York City.
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Medline Industries Shared context
The evidence indicates both companies operate within the shared market context of the Tracy Triangle.
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Dingdong Mentioned together
Both companies are thematically grouped as consumer staples companies.
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CANADA Shared context
Safeway operates as a retail banner of Empire within the context of the Canadian market.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
12 events- Ukrop's Super Markets surpassed Safeway in market share, becoming Richmond's dominant family grocery chain.
- Chowhound ranked various tortilla chip brands.
- Crypto ATMs are being found in Safeway locations, prompting Joe LaCava to propose new policies aimed at curbing scams.
- Canada has imposed retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods amid ongoing trade tensions with the United States.
- Contaminated juice was distributed to retailers, involving the FDA and Safeway.
- A Safeway building was located in Surrey, and Mayor Locke leads city development in the area.
- A premium coconut water brand secured availability across the entire family of Safeway banners.
- Safeway and Acme Markets have partnered to host a cause marketing campaign.
- Meg Whitman was appointed executive chair of Albertsons board, and Morris advises Albertsons on strategy.
- AISH discussed how early life experiences influenced their business philosophy.
- MarketBeat is reporting analyst ratings for Albertsons, a company that operates food and drug stores in the US under the Safeway brand.
- Fred Meyer, Trader Joe's, Grocery Outlet, and Safeway are competing for market share in the discount and regional grocery sectors.
August 2026
19 events- Sobeys and Safeway are running concurrent promotional offers in the retail market.
- A product sold at Safeway and Kroger is under nationwide recall due to mislabeling and investigation into undeclared allergens.
- Safeway's long-term lease at Jefferson and Clay streets ended on August 28, 2026.
- Safeway and Dingdong were identified as consumer staples companies.
- Safeway and Walmart sell products in nationwide retail locations.
- A company involved in the food industry filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Utah, involving Safeway, Walmart, Kroger, and others.
- Safeway and Metro AG are consumer staples companies that are currently facing market scrutiny.
- Grocery Outlet opened a new location, replacing a closed Safeway store, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by Daniel Lurie.
- Falling egg prices led to decreased same-store sales and dented comparable-store sales for major retailers.
- Safeway is using AI-driven tools and automation to modernize operations, streamline processes, and reduce costs.
- Safeway operated in Beech Grove while Mechanical Skills operated in Indianapolis, with Greg Brenneman as board chair.
- Safeway is planning a new 60,000 sq ft store in Idaho that will include a Starbucks location.
- In 2020, COVID-19 outbreaks impacted distribution operations and led to mandates for paid sick leave for food service workers.
- Crombie acquired a Safeway property, with Mark Holly serving as President and CEO.
- Safeway and Dollar Tree are consumer staples companies.
- Alan Greenspan wrote on antitrust policy as the FTC reviewed a proposed merger involving Safeway and Kroger.
- Safeway is facing serious corporate governance issues, including human rights risks in its supply chain, while undergoing financial audits.
- The City of Astoria is managing a pit cleanup at a site previously used by the Safeway chain.
- Safeway is integrating an AI plugin into ChatGPT, operating within the US grocery market.
July 2026
19 events- Susan Morris directs Safeway resources toward price-focused shoppers.
- Safeway faces analyst downgrades and earnings misses.
- Safeway, Walmart, Aldi, and Amazon are currently competing against each other to attract value-seeking shoppers in the US market.
- Jewel Osco, a Boise-based grocer owned by Albertsons, announced that Tom Lofland served as its president.
- New tariffs are affecting 99.4% of U.S. imports, impacting Denver businesses and grocery chains like Safeway and Target.
- Safeway has pulled out of North Killeen due to economic factors.
- Heritage operates on the Marina waterfront, while a Safeway site is located on Marina Boulevard.
- Quest Diagnostics is utilizing retail stores of partners like Kroger and Safeway as Patient Service Centers across the country.
- King County is handling charges related to organized theft occurring at Safeway locations.
- Broomfield plans to redevelop a former Safeway site, with Jennifer Hoffman noting the redevelopment is key to securing necessary funding.
- Safeway donated food to the Santa Clarita Valley Food Pantry on July 17, 2026.
- Safeway is facing scrutiny from the Washington State Attorney General's office regarding alleged negligence contributing to the opioid crisis, amid talks of a potential mega-merger.
- DMV services are required in Sacramento County, with Safeway stores operating as DMV Now Kiosks in the area.
- Safeway is on trial in King County Superior Court regarding its liability concerning the opioid crisis.
- Retailers including Safeway, Walmart, and Kroger are selling products in Southwest Louisiana.
- The city of Surrey made a land swap agreement with a developer regarding the former Safeway site.
- Safeway and Criteo are integrating their systems to add AI-powered search and discovery capabilities.
- Safeway opened its newest store in the San Francisco area on July 2, 2026.
- The former Safeway distribution center in Winnipeg was repurposed on September 15, 2017, to serve as the city's inland port.
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June 2026
10 events- Albertsons reassigned presidents of its Jewel-Osco division, appointed Susan Morris as the new CEO, and promoted Michelle Larson to chief merchandising officer amidst market challenges and a failed merger with Kroger.
- FTC oversees major merger talks involving Safeway and Kroger, alongside BLS data informing US household spending.
- Albertsons, which operates under the Safeway banner, is a US retailer benefiting from Trump-era tariffs and onshoring trends.
- Safeway is opening a new center in Buckeye, and Eric Orsborn is the Mayor of Buckeye.
- Albertsons is compelling Kroger to share details regarding former CEO Rodney McMullen following their failed merger attempt.
- Court rejected Albertsons' bid for Kroger documents regarding the failed merger attempt.
- Executive chef sources food from Safeway in Sonoma County amidst fire risks and changing wine market trends.
- Food access issues are being highlighted, focusing on how agriculture can support Black Americans, while noting the lack of presence of major companies like Walmart and Safeway in underserved communities like New Orleans and San Joaquin County.
- Closures in Downtown San Jose created a market vacuum, opening opportunities to fill the local grocery void.
- Safeway launched a new Sea Salt Macadamia Nut Multipack, which is available exclusively at Albertsons.