A dozen Safeway stores across three states are set to close this November, a move that will affect communities already grappling with rising prices and limited options. This latest round of closures adds another layer of concern for shoppers. Read on for a full list of the affected locations and a look at the factors behind these decisions.
Safeway confirms store closures in Colorado, New Mexico, and Nebraska
After evaluating store performance, Safeway is closing 12 locations across three states, a decision the company said was not made lightly. Ten stores in Colorado, one in New Mexico, and one in Nebraska will cease operations on or before November 7.
The company, which operates under parent firm Albertsons, framed the decision as part of a broader strategy to strengthen its long-term operations. “We continuously evaluate the performance of our stores, and occasionally, after long and careful deliberation, it becomes necessary to make the difficult decision to close certain locations. We are working to place affected associates in nearby stores wherever possible,” the company explained in a statement to USA Today.
Albertsons recently merged its Intermountain and Denver divisions into a single Mountain West Division, a restructuring effort that includes streamlining store networks and team structures. The upcoming closures, executives said, are one of several steps tied to that integration…