Safeway

Chain Store, Food Industry
Canada
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The Start-Up

In 1915, M.B. Skaggs, an ambitious young man in the small Idaho town of American Falls, purchased a tiny grocery store from his father. M.B.’s business strategy, to give his customers value and to expand by keeping a narrow profit margin, proved spectacularly successful. By 1926 he had opened 428 Skaggs stores in 10 states. M.B. almost doubled the size of his business that year when he merged his company with 322 Safeway (formerly Selig) stores and incorporated as Safeway, Inc. Two years later, M.B. listed Safeway on the New York Stock Exchange. M.B. did not let the difficulties of the Great Depression dilute his pioneering focus on value for customers. In the 1930s, Safeway introduced produce pricing by the pound, added “sell by” dates on perishables to assure freshness, nutritional labeling and even created some of the first parking lots.

The Company Today

M.B. Skagg’s value vision still drives Safeway, though on a dramatically larger scale. Today, Safeway operates as a banner of Albertsons Companies, one of the largest food and drug retailers in the United States. With both a strong local presence and national scale, the company operates stores across 35 states and the District of Columbia under 20 well-known banners. Albertsons Companies is committed to helping people across the country live better lives by making a meaningful difference, neighborhood by neighborhood. In 2017 alone, along with the Albertsons Companies Foundation, the company gave nearly $300 million in food and financial support. These efforts helped millions of people in the areas of hunger relief, education, cancer research and treatment, programs for people with disabilities and veterans outreach.

Community Involvement at Safeway

Safeway has been a community leader for over 90 years. We are incredibly inspired by our community partners and
their unwavering commitment. Thank you to the frontline employees and volunteers in community food networks across
the country for their extraordinary efforts to make healthy and affordable food possible during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Celebrating Over 85 Years

Founded in 1929 in Manitoba, We have over 85 years of history serving communities across Western Canada. Now with 183 Safeway stores from Vancouver, British Columbia to Thunder Bay, Ontario.

  • Safeway has been serving Western Canadians since 1929.
  • In 2013, the assets of Canada Safeway Limited were acquired by Sobeys Inc.
  • The Canadian assets of Safeway are fully owned and operated by Sobeys Inc.
  • President of Sobeys Inc. Western Canada: Jason Potter.
  • Safeway employs over 28,000 Canadians.
  • Safeway’s head office is located in Calgary, Alberta, with regional offices located in Vancouver, Edmonton and Winnipeg.

Opening our first five Canadian stores in Manitoba

Grocery stores were typically 1,000 square feet, and customers bought only several days’ worth of food at a time because quick-melting ice blocks were the standard source of home refrigeration. Customers would provide a grocery list to clerks behind the counter. The clerks would select the items and bag them. The cashier would then ring up the items and give the customer a carbon-copy bill.

Environmental Sustainability at Safeway

Safeway is dedicated to preserving the planet through environmentally responsible day-to-day business. We are dedicated to preserving the planet by seeking greener ways to conduct our day-to-day business. At Safeway, sustainability means keeping the wellbeing of our company, customers and community at the forefront, without compromising the ability for future generations to prosper on the planet we share.

We have reduced our carbon footprint by limiting greenhouse gas emissions, when possible retrofitting stores with LEED® standards energy-efficient lighting and heating systems and are making great strides in diverting waste and reducing packaging. We are also leading the way in a broad range of sustainable fronts, including sustainability, animal welfare and local sourcing.

How to Join Safeway:

Ready to take the next step in your career journey with Safeway? Explore current job openings on our website and submit your application online. Tailor your resume and cover letter to highlight your experiences and skills that align with our values and the specific role you’re interested in.

Conclusion:

In conclusion, Safeway offers a dynamic and inclusive workplace where talented individuals can thrive, grow, and make a positive impact on our customers and communities. Join us in shaping the future of retail and contributing to the success of Safeway.