Safeway store closures: Why Albertsons is closing more locations after Kroger deal collapse
Safeway is closing more stores in 2026 as parent company Albertsons reviews its network after the $24.6 billion Kroger merger collapsed.
Albertsons Companies is closing Safeway locations as part of a strategic review of its store network across the US. The decision comes almost two years after the failed $24.6 billion Kroger merger, which allowed Albertsons to move forward with its own store strategy. The closures are not occurring across the board, but rather in areas where Albertsons believes it can find better opportunities for growth.
When the Kroger deal fell through, Albertsons resumed making changes to its store portfolio, including opening new stores in high-demand areas and closing locations that no longer fit the company's needs. Albertsons has not released a complete list of Safeway closures, but reports suggest that three locations closed in 2026. The company is working to find job opportunities for affected employees at other Albertsons-owned stores.
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