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February 13, 2012
Way beyond counting pills

Chances are, you didn’t enroll in pharmacy school to count out pills behind a counter. As part of the next generation of clinically driven PharmDs, you’re probably looking for a lot more.

February 13, 2012
Weis to buy three Genuardi's from Safeway

Weis Markets on Monday announced it has entered into an agreement to purchase three Pennsylvania-based Genuardi's stores from Safeway.

February 9, 2012
Diabetes Prevention and Control Alliance extended to Safeway stores in select markets

Another retailer has joined the UnitedHealth Group's Diabetes Prevention and Control Alliance, an initiative designed to help address the growing epidemic of prediabetes and Type 2 diabetes.

February 2, 2012
Safeway, Kraft food bank program yields almost 362,000 bags of groceries

Safeway and Kraft Foods on Thursday announced that their Help Us End Hunger (Every Bag Counts) food drive yielded nearly 362,000 bags of groceries for food banks and other hunger-relief centers throughout the United States.

January 31, 2012
Safeway appoints president of Vons division

Safeway on Monday named Lori Raya president of its Vons division.

January 20, 2012
Safeway employees clocked 1 million volunteer hours in 2011

Safeway on Friday announced that employees volunteered more than 1 million hours in 2011 as a result of a companywide effort to mobilize its work force and transform communities.

January 20, 2012
Vons president retires

Safeway on Friday said that the leader of its Vons division will retire after serving in the role for more than 10 years.

January 5, 2012
Safeway prepares to exit Philadelphia market

Safeway on Thursday announced the sale of 16 of its Genuardi's stores in the greater Philadelphia area to Giant Food Stores, a division of Ahold USA.

December 21, 2011
Safeway gives thanks for generosity of employees, customers

Safeway, in a release issued Wednesday, thanked its customers and employees for their generosity for donating food and toys to a number of Safeway Foundation charities this holiday season.

December 14, 2011
Safeway names president of grocer's Denver division

Safeway on Tuesday named Al Duran to the role of president of the company's Denver division.

November 18, 2011
Safeway raises $1M for wounded warrior project

Safeway announced that its stores raised $1 million for the Wounded Warrior Project, an organization that exists to honor and empower military men and women who incurred service-related injuries on or after Sept. 11, 2001.

November 17, 2011
Safeway kicks off Help Us End Hunger (Every Bag Counts) food drive

Safeway announced it is teaming up with Kraft Foods, customers, local food banks and broadcast partners to collect food donations at all Safeway stores now through Dec. 24, through the retailer's Help Us End Hunger (Every Bag Counts) food drive.

November 14, 2011
Safeway hosts numerous events to honor nation's vets

Safeway dedicated Veterans Day weekend to pay tribute to past and present service members and raise money for an organization that provides programs and outreach to those who were severely injured while serving their country.

November 14, 2011
Starbucks buys juice company, plans to roll out new concept

Starbucks announced Thursday plans to reinvent the $1.6 billion premium juice market with its all-cash purchase of San Bernardino, Calif.-based Evolution Fresh for $30 million.

November 9, 2011
Safeway flu survey: Only half of Americans will get flu shot this year

Nearly two-thirds of Americans believe flu shots prevent the flu, but only half plan to get the shot this year, according to the "Safeway Seasonal Wellness Survey," conducted by Kelton Research.

November 7, 2011
Conversocial tallies consumer complaint social media scorecard for U.S. retailers

A new report by social media software maker Conversocial examined the customer service offerings of the 10 most loved and most hated retailers in the United States, and how these retailers are meeting the challenge of delivering great social media experiences for their customers.

October 25, 2011
Report: Costco's donations to Washington state initiative break records

Costco Wholesale's donations to a Washington state voter initiative that would legalize liquor sales by private retailers have broken state records, according to published reports.

October 13, 2011
Safeway sales positive thanks to fuel, loyal shoppers

Sales at Safeway are looking up thanks in large part to fuel gains, but the grocer's loyalty card program is expected to continue driving that sales momentum into next year as the company rolls out its Just for U digital marketing platform and explores health-and-wellness initiatives.

October 3, 2011
Portland, Ore., wins Safeway's 'America's Most Natural City' FB contest

Safeway on Monday named Portland, Ore., as the winner of its "America's Most Natural City" contest and will donate $20,000 and 25 picnic tables constructed from the Guinness World Record holder for the world's longest picnic table.

September 15, 2011
New survey sheds light on top supermarket customer service

Safeway and Wegmans ranked highest across all customer service elements, according to a survey by Empathica.

September 6, 2011
Safeway: Flu shots during food trip more convenient

Safeway on Tuesday announced its offering of flu shots in its grocery stores — positioning its flu season inoculation as more convenient to drug stores.

August 31, 2011
Safeway launches 'America's Most Natural City' contest on Facebook

Safeway announced that, through a new Facebook contest, it will donate $20,000 to "America's Most Natural City" to help maintain its park facilities.

August 29, 2011
Safeway gives customers flu shot incentive

Safeway is helping customers prepare for the flu season by offering a new deal for those that get inoculated at its pharmacies.

August 2, 2011
Safeway commences 10th annual MDA campaign

Safeway announced its 10th annual campaign to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association's efforts to develop treatments and assist people coping with neuromuscular diseases.

July 25, 2011
United Natural Foods inks deal with Safeway

A food distributor has penned a three-year agreement with a supermarket chain to provide customers with nonproprietary natural, organic and specialty products.

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