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Albertsons Safeway store closures 2026
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Safeway closed stores in California, Oregon, and D.C. in 2026. The closures follow Albertsons' failed $24.6 billion Kroger merger.
背景
Safeway, owned by Albertsons, is closing more stores in 2026 as part of a broader downsizing. This follows the collapse of the proposed $24.6 billion merger with Kroger, which was blocked by federal judges in December 2024. The closures are primarily due to expiring leases rather than a market retreat, and Albertsons is evaluating its store network to streamline operations.
来龙去脉
- Dec 2024Federal judges blocked the proposed $24.6 billion Albertsons-Kroger merger, leading Albertsons to resume store evaluations.
- May 16, 2026Safeway permanently closed its Hechinger Mall location in Washington, D.C., after nearly 40 years, citing lease expiration.
- Aug 14, 2026Albertsons confirmed more Safeway closures, stating it continually evaluates its store network to ensure it is best positioned for the future.
- Aug 16, 2026Reports confirmed 2026 closures at 231 W. Jackson St. in Hayward, California; 2220 N. Coast Highway in Newport, Oregon; and 1601 Maryland Ave. in Washington, D.C.
各方怎么说
- Company
- Albertsons says closures are part of evaluating its store network and that it is trying to move affected staff to other stores.
- Analysts
- Most closures stem from expiring leases rather than a broader market retreat, indicating a strategic footprint optimization.
待核实
The full list of planned Safeway closures has not been disclosed by Albertsons; reported closures are based on news outlets and may not be exhaustive.