Post 200: Top D.C.-Area Businesses

Safeway Inc. / SWY

About Safeway Inc.

5918 Stoneridge Mall Rd., Pleasanton, Calif. 94588
www.safeway.com | 925-467-3000 | Founded: 1926

Industry: Retail | Category: Top Companies Headquartered Outside Region

The supermarket chain threw several punches in its ongoing battle with traditional and high-end grocers last year. It celebrated its 1,000th remodeled store, upgrading the perishable departments and installing new floors and lighting, as it continued its aggressive plan to revamp each of the company's more than 1,700 stores across the country. It also opened its first solar-powered store and converted its truck fleet to biodiesel fuel.

Chairman and CEO: Steven A. Burd

2007 Financial Data

Total employees: 201,000 | Local employees: 11,000

Did You Know

BUZZING: Safeway operates more Starbucks coffee locations than any retailer except Starbucks itself.

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