Lack of paid sick days compounds flu problem Sep 1, 2009
Safeway Inc. (NYSE:SWY) added to its leadership reputation in health care reform and cost control by offering seasonal flu vaccines in its U.S. stores at a substantial savings compared with the cost of doctor-administered vaccines. The lower cost will help consumers and businesses control health care spending in a challenging economy. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
DERRICK Z. JACKSON: Bottled-water sales dry up Aug 26, 2009
Safeway Inc. (NYSE:SWY) added to its leadership reputation in health care reform and cost control by offering seasonal flu vaccines in its U.S. stores at a substantial savings compared with the cost of doctor-administered vaccines. The lower cost will help consumers and businesses control health care spe 00001464 nding in a challenging economy. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Click to read:Consumer Prices Fall as Shoppers Hold Back Aug 15, 2009
Big supermarket operators such as Supervalu Inc. and Safeway Inc. - which operates 1,739 stores in the West, Midwest, Mid-Atlantic and western Canada - have pressured packaged-food makers to cut prices. These retail chains have slashed their own prices, too, to lure cash-strapped consumers. (CBS News)
Commerce company recalls ground beef patties Aug 14, 2009
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service says the beef was sent to retail distribution centers in Arizona, California, Colorado and Utah, with some sold at Safeway Inc. and Sam's Club. COMMERCE, Calif. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Calif. meat plant cited for cow handling problems Aug 12, 2009
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service says the beef was sent to retail distribution centers in Arizona, California, Colorado and Utah, with some sold at Safeway Inc. and Sam's Club ... The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service says the beef was sent to retail distribution centers in Arizona, California, Colorado and Utah, with some sold at Safeway Inc. and Sam's Club. (Fresno Bee)
28 sickened by Calif. beef Aug 8, 2009
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service says the beef was sent to retail-distribution centers in Arizona, California, Colorado and Utah, with some sold by Safeway Inc. and Sam's Club. On Friday, the department confirmed that California, Colorado and Wyoming have reported illness linked to the recalled beef. (AZCentral -- News)
Safeway recalls tainted meat in Hawaii, eight other states Aug 7, 2009
Safeway Inc. is recalling 825,769 pounds of ground beef sold in Hawaii and eight other state, saying the meat may be linked to an outbreak of salmonellosis ... Safeway Inc. is recalling 825,769 pounds of ground beef sold in Hawaii and eight other state, saying the meat may be linked to an outbreak of salmonellosis. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Beef from Fresno recalled Aug 7, 2009
Safeway Inc. is recalling ground beef sold in some of its stores because of concerns it may be linked to an outbreak of salmonella ... In cooperation with Beef Packers, Inc.s recall of 825,769 pounds of ground beef that may be linked to an outbreak of Salmonellosis, Safeway Inc. is recalling fresh ground beef products sold between June 6 through July 14, 2009 ... At least two grocery companies in the central San Joaquin Valley -- Vons operator Safeway Inc. and Sam's Club -- received meat... (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Safeway Recalls Ground Beef Aug 7, 2009
Safeway Inc. is recalling ground beef sold in some of its stores because of concerns it may be linked to an outbreak of salmonella. The grocery chain said Thursday that it is recalling ground beef from Beef Packers Inc. that was sold between June 6 and July 14 in its stores in Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, South Dakota and Wyoming. (ABC News -- Wire)
Valley stores affected by beef recall Aug 7, 2009
Safeway Inc., which operates Vons and Pak N Save stores, is recalling fresh ground beef sold between June 6 and July 14 at its stores in California, Arizona, Hawaii, Colorado, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, South Dakota and Wyoming ... Teena Massingill, a spokeswoman for Safeway Inc., said that while the fresh ground beef is no longer on store shelves, the store is asking customers to check their freezers for ground beef products purchased at its full-service and self-service counters. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Whole Foods Profit Tops View, Shares Up Aug 5, 2009
By Aarthi Sivaraman August 4, 2009. SEATTLE (Reuters) - Whole Foods Market Inc on Tuesday posted third-quarter earnings that beat Wall Street's expectations, as sales rose, and the seller of organic and gourmet food items raised its full-year earnings forecast. (ABC News -- Wire)
Lets really 'reform' health care Jul 15, 2009
Steve Burd, CEO of Safeway Inc., in the Wall Street Journal, told how, when employees have achieved healthy life goals, annual premiums have been reduced by 780 for individuals and 1,560 for families under Safeway s Health Measures program. Results show that. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Polish grocery to open first city store in former Dominicks Jun 23, 2009
The Archer Avenue location is one of 14 stores in the Chicago area that Dominicks parent Safeway Inc. closed in early 2007 because of disappointing sales. But the location could still work for entrepreneurs like the Jakubowskis. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Recession Takes Bite out of Brand Loyalty: Study Jun 22, 2009
By Lisa Baertlein June 22, 2009. LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The U.S. recession is taking a bite out of national brand loyalty in products ranging from Advil pain reliever and Green Giant frozen vegetables to Jif peanut butter, according to a study released on Monday. (ABC News -- Wire)
Excentus files suit against Safeway Inc. Jun 19, 2009
-based Safeway Inc. and its subsidiaries, which include , Blackhawk Marketing LLC and Randalls/, of using confidential information that was discovered when Safeway was attempting to acquire Excentus and patents owned by Auto-Gas Systems Inc. to create Safeway's own PowerPump Rewards program. Excentus is seeking injunctive relief and damages, asserting in its suit that Safeway and its subsidiaries infringed on four Excentus patents by launching a similarly designed fuel awards program. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
General Mills and Kroger pull peanut butter items (4) Jun 18, 2009
General Mills Inc. and grocers Kroger Co., Safeway Inc. and Meijer Inc. have joined the growing list of food companies and retailers pulling items with peanut butter amid a salmonella outbreak that has killed at least six people and sickened more than 470 others in 43 states. Security image: (Case sensitive). (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
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Food marketers spent nearly $1.1M lobbying in 1Q May 27, 2009
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Food Marketing Institute, whose members include Safeway Inc. and Kroger Co., spent nearly $1. 1 million in the first quar 0000328C ter to lobby on food safety, retail crime and other issues, according to a recent disclosure report. (Concord Monitor)
Noddle nixes idea that he was forced out May 22, 2009
Its stock price, at about $16 per share in mid-May, is down more than half from the same time last year, compared to declines of 20 percent for the stock of Cincinnati-based The Kroger Co. and 35 percent for both Phoenix-based Safeway Inc. and Standard & Poor s 500 index. Giblen, who said he s been following the food retail industry for 20 years, doesn t own any Supervalu stock, nor does Goldsmith. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
Thanks for supporting Willcox art show May 14, 2009
Wednesday, May 13, 2009. Published: Wednesday, May 13, 2009 9:39 AM CDT On behalf of the Art League of Willcox, we congratulate photographer Jim Kidd, guest of honor at this year's Southeast Arizona Fine Art and Photography Show. (Benson San Pedro Valley News Sun, AZ)
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Wednesday, May 13, 2009. Thanks for supporting Willcox art show. (Benson San Pedro Valley News Sun, AZ)
Business briefs May 3, 2009
-- Grocery store operator Safeway Inc. on Thursday lowered its full-year outlook as weak sales and lower fuel prices persist. The company now expects earnings of 2. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Big Brands Feel Pinch May 1, 2009
Even grocery-store operator Safeway Inc., which has seen sales of its store brands remain strong as consumers keep spending down, lowered its full-year outlook after Thursday's first-quarter report showed revenue down 8 percent and profits down 25 percent. The results showed that even with the stock market rallying over the past two months, consumers are still nervous about the economy and are watching their spending. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Safeway 1Q profit falls 25% May 1, 2009
Grocery store operator Safeway Inc. said Thursday that weak consumer spending, the stronger dollar, lower fuel prices and the late Easter holiday caused its first-quarter profit to fall 25 percent ... (AP) -- Grocery store operator Safeway Inc. said Thursday that weak consumer spending, the stronger dollar, lower fuel prices and the late Easter holiday caused its first-quarter profit. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Consumer Companies' Earning Results at a Glance May 1, 2009
Safeway Inc. Pleasanton, Calif. -based grocery store chain said first-quarter profit fell 25 percent, to $144. (ABC News -- Wire)
Earnings Preview: Safeway Inc. Apr 29, 2009
Grocer Safeway Inc. reports 1st-qtr results Thursday; recession may continue taking a toll ... Grocery-store operator Safeway Inc. reports its fourth-quarter results on Thursday. (ABC News -- Wire)
The top 200 companies Apr 20, 2009
Market capitalization is as of March 31. Here are the largest public companies in the nine-county Bay Area ranked by revenue during the most recent four quarters for which data were available. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Maple Glen pharmacy changes hands, location Mar 25, 2009
Advanced News Search. The Glen Center Pharmacy that has thrived in the Maple Glen Village Center at the corner of Norristown and Welsh roads for more than 40 years in Upper Dublin Township has been bought out by Safeway, Inc., and will be incorporated into the nearby Genuardi's Supermarket. (Ft. Washington Montgomery Newspapers, PA)
Stores, Food Makers Compete on Retail Prices Mar 16, 2009
Steven Burd, president of grocery chain Safeway Inc., recently told investors that it has gotten some vendors to roll back their prices. Like many retailers, it is finding its new strength in its in-house brands, including Safeway Select, O organics and Primo Taglio deli products. (ABC News -- Wire)
Wal-Mart's Push to Eradicate Rotten Tomatoes, Wilted Lettuce Boosts Sales Mar 12, 2009
Wal-Mart has outperformed the of its three biggest supermarket competitors, , Supervalu Inc. and Safeway Inc., in the past 12 months, declining 5. 6 percent. (Bloomberg -- US)
Wal-Mart, Michaels Swap Executives Mar 10, 2009
March 9, 2009 FONT SIZE. LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Wal-Mart Stores Inc said on Monday it hired former Michaels Stores Inc Chief Executive Brian Cornell as the president and CEO of its Sam's Club warehouse business, effective April 3. (ABC News -- Wire)
Safeway 4Q profit climbs but misses expectations Feb 27, 2009
-- Safeway Inc. said Thursday that cost-cutting and an extra week in the quarter helped its profit grow 12 percent in the fourth quarter, but the results missed Wall Street expectations and its shares fell in afternoon trading. Despite the profit gain, Pleasanton, Calif. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Safeway Profits Jump 12% But Miss Estimates Feb 27, 2009
(Safeway Inc. (SWY), (US786514)) at SmartMoney ... Safeway Inc.'s (SWY) fourth-quarter net income rose 12% on higher margins and sales, due in part to an extra week in the quarter, but results fell short of expectations. (SmartMoney)
TD issues first-quarter report, Wednesday Feb 21, 2009
Safeway Inc. reports. Fourth-quarter share profit of 81 cents (U.S.) is expected, up from 68 cents a year ago. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Centerplate, Inc. Announces Appointment of Foodservice Industry Veteran as New Chief Executive Officer Feb 12, 2009
In addition, Mr. Hague has substantial foodservice operating experience including roles as: President of the Foodservice Division for Safeway Inc., a nationwide grocer with 1,775 store locations across the U.S. and Canada; Chief Executive Officer of Hot Stuff Foods, a leading provider of turnkey foodservice solutions to convenience stores; and other management positions within 7-Eleven, Inc., Pizza Hut and Whitbread PLC.. Mr. Hague stated: "I am pleased to be joining Centerplate and to help... (PR Newswire)
Supervalu stock falls on downgrade Feb 11, 2009
Citigroup cut its earnings target for Supervalu by 11 percent, while downgrading grocery chains The Kroger Co. and Safeway Inc. Analysts polled by Thomson Financial are estimating that Eden Prairie-based Supervalu (NYSE: SVU) will report a profit of $2. 80 per share for the year. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
Smarter Meal Choices for On-the-go Families Feb 10, 2009
Safeway Inc. and its family of grocery stores have teamed up with Warner Bros. Consumer Products to create Eating Right Kids. (Pekin Times, IL)
