Safeway is closing stores: Updated list of shutdown locations for 2026
Safeway is closing more stores in 2026, continuing a wave of downsizing under parent company Albertsons that has already claimed dozens of locations . Safeway operates just over 900 locations nationwide. They are mainly concentrated in the western U.S., along with a small presence in Maryland and Virginia. In 2025, Albertsons closed at least 30 stores across its various banners, including…
In 2026, Safeway continues its wave of store closures under parent company Albertsons, with a total of 900 locations nationwide. Albertsons has already closed 30 stores in 2025 alone, with plans to continue this pace. The closures are primarily due to expiring leases, rather than a broader exit from a market. In Washington, D.C., Safeway permanently closes its Hechinger Mall location after 40 years.
In California's Bay Area, Hayward and Newport stores have closed, marking the fourth such closure in the area in under a year. All 76 employees at the Hayward store were transferred to nearby locations, per union agreements. As of now, Safeway has confirmed the closure of the following locations: 231 W. Jackson St., Hayward, California; 1601 Maryland Ave. NE, Washington, D.C.; and 2220 N. Coast Highway, Newport, Oregon.
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