California’s grocery industry is facing another shutdown as major chains continue reshaping their operations. Safeway plans to permanently close its commercial bread plant in Richmond, affecting 92 employees.
The facility at 905 South 34th Street opened in 1965 and has produced bakery goods for Safeway stores for 61 years. Its closure will end a long-running piece of the chain’s Northern California supply network.
The shutdown affects 92 workers
Safeway filed notice with California regulators on October 20. The state’s current WARN report lists December 20 as the effective date and identifies 92 employees affected by the permanent closure…