Tag Archives: Safeway
United Fresh Names Honorees in 2013 Retail Produce Manager Awards Program
Exceptional produce managers representing 21 different supermarket chains, commissaries and independent retail stores in 16 states and Canada will be the honored guests at … Continue reading
Consumer Satisfaction in Supermarkets on the Rise
The national customer satisfaction benchmark gains 0.5% to 76.3 on a scale of 0 to 100 for the fourth quarter of 2012, according to … Continue reading
Safeway and Chevron Announce Joint Fuel Rewards Program
The Vons division of Safeway Inc. has announced a new program with Chevron to offer a joint Reward Points loyalty program. Customers who earn … Continue reading
Safeway to Serve “Colorado Proud” Beef
Cargill and Safeway are collaborating to provide Coloradans with steaks, roasts, stew meat, cube steak and stir fry beef under the supermarket’s Rancher’s Reserve … Continue reading
With Prepared Foods Market at $32 Billion, Supermarkets Aren’t Just for Groceries Anymore
Sales of prepared foods and ready-to-eat foods at retail will reach $32.45 billion in 2012, up 7.5% from 2011, according to Prepared Foods and … Continue reading
Federal Trade Commission Approves Giant Acquisition of Fifteen Genuardi’s Stores
The Federal Trade Commission has approved the proposed acquisition of fifteen supermarkets by GIANT Food Stores from Genuardi’s Family Markets, a subsidiary of Safeway … Continue reading
Safeway Expands Usage of Reusable Shipping Containers to Produce
Safeway furthered its commitment to sustainability and the environment by announcing that it has transitioned to using reusable product containers (RPCs), rather than corrugated … Continue reading
Study Finds Giant Food and ShopRite are Consumers’ Favorite Grocers
Giant Food is consumers’ favorite grocer, followed closely by ShopRite and then Walmart, according to a new consumer study by Market Force Information. The … Continue reading
Safeway Launches Just for U Digital Savings
To make grocery shopping easier and provide great savings, Safeway launched the Just for U program in the company’s Oregon and Washington divisions. Just … Continue reading
Safeway and the Go Green Initiative Partner for Earth Day Contest
Safeway Inc. announces their partnership today with the Go Green Initiative to launch the first annual Go Green Glogster Earth Day contest. Students will … Continue reading
USDA and Safeway Join in a National Strategic Partnership to Improve the Nutrition and Well-Being of Americans
Safeway is joining forces with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion (CNPP), to improve the health and well-being … Continue reading
Weis Markets to Purchase Genuardi’s Locations
Weis Markets, a Pennsylvania-based supermarket company, announced it has entered into an agreement to purchase three Genuardi’s locations from Safeway. The stores are located … Continue reading
PBH Names Supermarket Role Models and Champion Honorees
Produce for Better Health Foundation (PBH) has named 20 supermarket retailers as Fruits & Veggies—More Matters Role Models and Champions for 2011 in recognition … Continue reading
Four Grocers Recognized for Beef Merchandising Initiatives
Broulim’s Fresh Foods, Haggen Food & Pharmacy/TOP Foods, Harris Teeter Inc. and Safeway were awarded the National Retail Beef Backer awards at the at … Continue reading
Safeway Announces Change in Leadership at Vons
Safeway announces that Tom Keller, President of the company’s Vons Division, will retire after more than 40 years of distinguished service in the food … Continue reading
Giant Food Stores to Acquire Sixteen Genuardi’s Stores
GIANT Food Stores of Carlisle, Pennsylvania has entered into an agreement with Genuardi’s Family Markets, a subsidiary of Safeway Inc., to acquire sixteen Genuardi’s … Continue reading
Safeway Helps Customers Turn Holiday Hectic to Happy Without Breaking the Budget
A recent survey by Safeway revealed that 75 percent of women find perfecting their holiday decor and meal menus was among the most demanding … Continue reading
Smithfield and Safeway Launch In-store Sweepstakes
Safeway has teamed up with Smithfield, the meat packing company, to offer an in-store sweepstakes. Nine grand prize winners will receive two tickets to … Continue reading

