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2012 - Savvy shoppers, online key areas of retail focus
3 February 2012
In part two of our management briefing, Sam Webb talks to experts about the possible changes to the landscape of the food retail sector in 2012, amid power shifts, market volatility, evolving shopping trends and changing consumer habits.
NETHERLANDS/US: Ahold buys Genuardi's outlets from Safeway
5 January 2012
Dutch retail giant Ahold has moved to expand its business in the US with a deal to buy 16 Genuardi's stores from Safeway Inc.
US: Mead Johnson welcomes all-clear on infant formula
3 January 2012
US infant nutrition maker Mead Johnson has welcomed test results that show its infant formulas are not related to four cases of infection.
US: Safeway Q3 profits up as sales growth accelerates
13 October 2011
US retailer Safeway Inc today (13 October) reported a 6% increase in quarterly profits as its sales growth quickened.
US: California chains avoid strike with pay deal
20 September 2011
Retailers in southern California have avoided strike action at their stores after union officials and supermarket chiefs negotiated an agreement over contracts.
US: Strikes loom for Kroger, Safeway and Supervalu
16 September 2011
Workers at US retailers Kroger, Safeway Inc and Supervalu Inc could strike this weekend following a breakdown in talks over contracts.
Online food retail - managing cost is central to success
27 July 2011
This month's exclusive just-food management briefing looks at online food retail, a growing sector but one that operators have found a tough nut to crack. In part one, Glynn Davis argues that the cost of running an online service has stymied a number of ventures and will be a key factor in determining where the channel flourishes.
US: UNFI strikes Safeway distribution deal
25 July 2011
US natural and organic distributor United Natural Foods has secured a deal to supply Safeway Inc stores across the country.
US: Safeway shares fall despite Q2 net profit growth
21 July 2011
Shares in Safeway have fallen today (21 July) despite the US retailer saying that its second-quarter earnings "exceeded" expectations.
US: Californian bill could accelerate Tesco exit - analyst
6 May 2011
A Californian bill that may ban the sale of alcoholic beverages at self-service checkouts could accelerate Tesco's exit from the US, an analyst has said.
US: Tomato recall extended
5 May 2011
A second tomato distributor has recalled grape tomatoes produced by Florida grower Six L's due to the risk of salmonella contamination.
US: Safeway profit plunges on tax charge
28 April 2011
Safeway Inc has booked a 74% plunge in first-quarter net income, despite higher revenues, due to a non-recurring tax charge related to its plan to pay down debt.
US: Lifeway upbeat on 2011 despite 2010 profit slide
1 April 2011
US dairy products maker Lifeway Foods was yesterday (31 January) upbeat about its prospects for 2011 despite booking falling profits for 2010 amid higher milk and advertising costs.
The just-food management briefing - the globalisation of food retail - China, India and the US
21 March 2011
In part two of just-food's management briefing on the globalisation of food retail, Glynn Davis looks at three markets where the trend, in different ways, has taken hold - China, India and the US.
US: Safeway appoints former Dreyer's CEO to board
17 March 2011
US supermarket operator Safeway Inc has appointed Gary Rogers to its board of directors.
US: Safeway gives Aamir larger loyalty role
1 March 2011
US retailer Safeway Inc has handed marketing strategy chief Mir Aamir an enlarged role to oversee its customer loyalty programmes.
Best bits: US food manufacturers look to lift product costs
28 February 2011
For US food manufacturers struggling with rising raw-material costs - and fearful of the impact that slapping a higher price on their products could have on sales volumes - the words last week of the chief executive of one of the country's largest retailers would have provided some reassurance.
Editor's choice: the highlights on just-food this week
25 February 2011
The annual CAGNY investment conference, where leading US food manufacturers meet Wall Street analysts to discuss company performance and outlook, dominated our coverage this week - but the likes of US retailers Wal-Mart Stores, Safeway Inc and Maple Leaf Foods grabbed the headlines with their 2010 results. Elsewhere, Kerry Group indicated it could be interested in Danisco's ingredients assets and United Biscuits announced plans to cut jobs in the UK. Click on the headlines for more.
Quote, unquote: just-food's week in words
25 February 2011
Aside from the soundbites from the CAGNY investment conference in Florida this week, the last five days have been rounded out with results from Wal-Mart Stores, Kerry Group and Safeway Inc.
On the money: Safeway plays down impact of price hikes on consumers
24 February 2011
The CEO of US retailer Safeway Inc today (24 February) played down the impact that rising prices would have on consumer behaviour and said that the US retailer would continue to pass on price increases.
US: Safeway shares rise as sales improve in Q4
24 February 2011
Shares in US retailer Safeway Inc rose today (24 February) after the company reported higher fourth-quarter revenue, as the decline in its identical-store sales eased.
US: Safeway launches 'Open Nature' range
27 January 2011
US grocery operator Safeway Inc has launched a range of 100% natural foods called Open Nature.
US: Safeway extends share repurchasing programme
8 December 2010
US grocery retailer Safeway Inc has increased its stock buy-back programme by US$1bn.
US: Barclays Capital downgrades Safeway, Kroger
3 December 2010
Barclays Capital have downgraded its ratings on the shares of US grocery retailers Safeway Inc and Kroger.
US: Safeway Q3 profits slide
14 October 2010
US retail giant Safeway Inc today (14 October) posted an almost 5% fall in quarterly profits as the company fought increased competition in the country's grocery sector.
Talking shop: Re-rationalising the rationalised assortment
18 August 2010
Yesterday's (17 August) news that Wal-Mart plans to begin reintroducing a number of delisted products will give reason for many suppliers to breathe a sigh of relief.
Quote, unquote: just-food's week in words
30 July 2010
First-half and quarterly results continued to filter out this week, with CEOs and CFOs attempting to mitigate some less than impressive expected results by looking to "long-term strategies." Here's the pick of what was said:
On the money: Safeway "over-optimistic about inflation"
23 July 2010
Safeway Inc has had to cut its earnings guidance for the full year, following the release of its second-quarter results, which revealed a 40% drop in profit.
US: Safeway Q2 profits plummet
22 July 2010
US supermarket chain Safeway Inc today (22 July) posted a 40% fall in second-quarter profits and cut its earnings guidance for the full year.
On the money: Safeway upbeat on profits despite margin hit
30 April 2010
US supermarket group Safeway Inc has predicted that it will be able to pass higher costs along to consumers through price hikes, despite revealing yesterday (29 April) that food deflation had dented its first-quarter margins.
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Datamonitor's Safeway Inc. - SWOT Analysis company profile is the essential source for top-level company data and information. Safeway Inc. - SWOT Analysis examines the company’s key business structure and operations, history and products, and provides summary analysis of its key revenue lines and strategy.Safeway is a food and drug retailer. The company operates in the US and Canada. It is headquartered in Pleasanton, California and employs about 186,000 people; this figure includes part-time employees. The company recorded revenues of $40,850.7 million during the financial year ended January 2010 (FY2010), a decrease of 7.4% compared to 2009. The decline in sales is attributed to the decline in fuel sales, identical store sales and one less week in 2009. The operating loss of the company was $628.7 million in FY2010, compared to an operating profit of $1,852.7 million in 2009. The net loss was $1,097.5 million in FY2010, compared to a net profit of $965.3 million in 2009.
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