Safeway Cashes Out of Canada
PLEASANTON, Calif. — In a move seen as a bold strike for both parties, Safeway has agreed to sell its lucrative Canadian business to Sobeys operator Empire Cos. for $ … Continue Reading →
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Sobeys to Buy Safeway Canada for $5.8 Billion
STELLARTON, Nova Scotia — Empire Cos., parent of the Sobeys chain here, said Wednesday it would buy Safeway Canada for $ 5.8 billion (Canadian). read more Supermarket News
Safeway Names Libenson New CIO
PLEASANTON, Calif. — Safeway on Friday said Barry Libenson is joining the company as senior vice president and chief information officer, effective July 1. read more Supermarket News
Safeway Sweetens Candy Offerings
PLEASANTON, Calif. — Safeway has launched dark chocolate candy bars under its Safeway Select brand. read more Supermarket News
Court Rules in Favor of Safeway Supplier
PLEASANTON, Calif. — A Boston court has ruled that the maker of Safeway Select coffee pods did not infringe on Keurig’s patents for single-serve coffee. read more Supermarket News
Safeway Puts Local Farmers in Spotlight
PLEASANTON, Calif. — Safeway is providing an up-close-and-personal look at some of its local farmers in its “Fresh From Our Farmers” campaign. read more Supermarket News
Safeway ‘Fast Forward’ Card Piques Interest
PLEASANTON, Calif. — Safeway here said last week it has no immediate plans to expand its initial test of a new payment program that avoids bank fees, though it has … Continue Reading →
Safeway Coffee Aisles Get Starbucks Café Décor
PLEASANTON, Calif. — Starbucks has perked up the Center Store of 23 Safeway locations. read more Supermarket News
Analysts: Edwards’ Promotion Ensures Continuity at Safeway
PLEASANTON, Calif. — The selection Monday of Robert L. Edwards to succeed Steve Burd as chief executive officer of Safeway here promises continuity rather than any change of direction, analysts … Continue Reading →
Safeway Names Edwards CEO
PLEASANTON, Calif. — Safeway here on Monday said that Robert L. Edwards, currently the company’s president, will succeed Steven A. Burd as chief executive officer when Burd retires as chairman … Continue Reading →