A major grocery chain is preparing to leave one Colorado city next month, closing a supermarket that also serves as a pharmacy and pickup point for local shoppers. The latest Safeway decision follows other grocery chain closures in 2026, although the company says it has no additional shutdowns planned.
Safeway plans to close its store at 7561 W. 80th Ave. in Arvada on November 14. It is the chain’s only location in the city. By October 15, closeout markdowns were underway, with most shelves still stocked, according to a visit by the local shopping site Mile High on the Cheap.
Why the Colorado supermarket is closing
Safeway spokesperson Heather Halpape told The Denver Post that the company reviewed the store’s performance before making the decision. Safeway plans to keep investing in its other Colorado locations, and Halpape said no additional store closings were planned…