Safeway

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Overview of Safeway:

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Safeway Inc.
Company typeSubsidiary
IndustryRetail (Grocery)
Founded1915
Headquarters
Pleasanton, California
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United States
Key people
Robert Miller (Chairman)
ProductsBakery, dairy, deli, frozen foods, general grocery, meat, pharmacy, produce, seafood, snacks, liquor
ParentAlbertsons
Websitewww.safeway.com



Safeway Inc. is an American supermarket chain founded in 1915. It is a subsidiary of Albertsons after being acquired by private equity investors led by Cerberus Capital Management in January 2015.

History[edit | edit source]

Safeway was established by Merrill Lynch in 1915. The chain expanded rapidly in the 1920s and 1930s, and at its height in the early 1960s, Safeway had more than 2,200 stores in the United States and Canada.

Operations[edit | edit source]

Safeway's primary base of operations is in the western and central United States, with some stores located in the Mid-Atlantic region of the Eastern Seaboard. The subsidiary is headquartered in Pleasanton, California.

Products and Services[edit | edit source]

Safeway's stores offer a variety of grocery items, such as meats, produce, bakery items, dairy, frozen foods, and a deli. Safeway also offers services like a pharmacy, fuel, and liquor sales.

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This article provides a brief overview of Safeway Inc., its history, operations, products and services. It also includes internal links to related topics such as Albertsons, Supermarket, and Grocery store.

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Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD