Today we kick off our fifth annual Family of Support fundraising campaign (September 19 – October 6) in support of…
As the much-anticipated Paralympic Games kicked off last Wednesday, we picked things back up with our Feed The Dream lunchbox…
It’s time to get loud and proud once again! The Paralympic Games (August 28 – September 8) have begun —…
We’re excited to announce a unique opportunity for one of our Special Olympics athlete teammates to attend the upcoming Special…
As a Company that lives our values in everything we do, we’re so excited to officially reveal our 2022 and…
With the holiday season upon us, many of our customers (and teammates, too!) will be hosting holiday parties and get-togethers……
It’s official — the holiday season is in full swing! From produce to the floral and bakery department, and through…
We’ve been supporting local suppliers for as long as we can remember, and helping our Canadian food entrepreneurs flourish continues…
In 2010, we embarked on a journey to empower and support our student teammates across Canada in their pursuit of…
The fourth annual fundraising campaign for Family of Support: Child & Youth Mental Health Initiative wrapped up earlier this month….
The Company’s bargaining committee has been at the table with UFCW 1518 and UFCW 247 since January, working towards fair…
As you know, we reached a fully recommended tentative agreement with UFCW 247 last week. We now have agreements with…
Seeing all of the incredible fall product and food displays in our stores, we know how hard you’re working to…
Since January, we’ve been at the table with UFCW 1518 and your bargaining committee, working collaboratively towards a fair, modern…
We get it. Bargaining has taken longer than any of the parties had hoped when we started earlier this year….
Since we began bargaining with UFCW 1518 and UFCW 247 earlier this year, it’s been our goal to ensure that…
We’ve been bargaining with UFCW 1518 and your bargaining committee since January of this year. We are now in a…
Eye-catching signage. Seasonal fresh produce. Freshly baked pies. Meat and seafood ready for the grill. It’s undeniable that the sights…
We returned to bargaining in June with UFCW 1518 and the bargaining committee. We made some minor progress, but we’re…
Safeway is proud to support local suppliers across British Columbia as part of our commitment to ensuring that great Canadian…
We loved sharing a few of our favourite Own Brands products last fall that we figured, let’s make this a…
It’s that time of year again! Our annual in-store fundraising campaign in support of Special Olympics Canada kicks off today!…
Our annual Special Olympics Canada in-store fundraising campaign (June 1 – 8) is almost here, but first we’re taking a…
From May 2 to May 10, we returned to the bargaining table with UFCW 1518 and the bargaining committee. As…
Over the past several months, the possibility of an economic slowdown in Canada has made news headlines. Stories in newspapers,…
As we continue to shine a well-deserved spotlight on the outstanding local products in our stores, we sat down with…
As we return to the bargaining table this week, we want to reaffirm our unwavering commitment to reaching fully recommended…
With over 600 Value Champion nominations so far across the business, there’s no doubt our teammates are going above and…
For the past couple of weeks, Safeway stores have been delighting customers with displays, deals and activities to brighten up…
Investing in local suppliers across British Columbia is very important to who we are as a business. Not only do…
From March 2 – 16, Safeway stores across British Columbia raised critical funds for school meal programs in their local…
We’re excited to announce that the 2023 Employee Experience Survey is here! Safeway is committed to continuously improving, and your…
At Safeway, we believe that a winning culture is cultivated from a winning experience for our teammates. Each year, we…
Don’t worry — you haven’t missed your chance to enter the #myNHLfamily Teammate Contest. So, be sure to enter today!…
Guided by our four Values, we know that Safeway teammates are going above and beyond every day to support our…
Our customers and our communities across British Columbia continue to evolve, and so too does the grocery industry. That’s why…
Did you know that over three million children in Canada are living without guaranteed access to nutritious meals? This means…
As we continue to shine a light on our outstanding local suppliers across British Columbia, it was an absolute pleasure…
Safeway is committed to supporting our teammates in striving for greatness — and when they achieve success, we celebrate together….
The #myNHLfamily contest is back for our customers with the chance to win 1 of 4 amazing prizes, including a…
Last week, we sat down with UFCW 247 and the Safeway bargaining committee, eager to work collaboratively to begin bargaining…
Thank you for being part of the Safeway Talks community. Safeway Talks is a great way to stay up to…
Did you know that 2.4 million Canadians are affected by heart disease and that it’s the second leading cause of…
Last week, we sat down with UFCW 1518 and the Safeway bargaining committee, eager to work collaboratively to begin bargaining…
On behalf of our food bank partners, a huge thank you to our British Columbia Safeway teams for your ongoing…
We’ve been supporting local suppliers for as long as we can remember, and helping our Canadian food entrepreneurs flourish continues…
Today, on November 11, let us pay tribute to the many Canadian heroes, both past and present, who have fought…
At Safeway, we’re committed to helping our teammates be the best that they can be. We’re here to support each…
Thank you for being part of the Safeway Talks community. Safeway Talks is a great way to stay up to…
Yesterday was World Mental Health Day. Each year it provides us an opportunity to reconnect and re-kindle our efforts to…
Heading into the Thanksgiving weekend, we know how hard you’re working to ensure our customers can get everything they need…
In celebration of our partnership with Scotiabank and our co-ownership of Scene+, Scotiabank is providing select banking offers to our…
For a period of more than 150 years, First Nations, Inuit and Métis Nation children were taken from their families…
It’s official — Scene+ has taken over Western Canada! On September 22, Scene+ replaced the AIR MILES program in our…
We’re proud to share that Safeway has received an accolade in recognition of our long-standing partnership with Special Olympics British…
With summer sadly in the rear-view mirror, we can’t help but turn our attention to the fall… crisp air, cozy…
The Value Champions program is our opportunity to recognize and celebrate teammates who embody our Values every day in our…
Rest is one of the most important aspects of your self-care plan. Remind yourself of what you can do to…
Scene+ has officially taken over the east coast. On August 11, Scene+ replaced the AIR MILES program in stores and…
Today we kick off our third annual fundraising campaign in support of 13 children’s hospital foundations as part of the…
Each and every day, our amazing Safeway teammates go above and beyond for our customers and communities. But today, we’re…
In June, we announced that we are a co-owner of the Scene+ loyalty program, along with two other iconic Canadian…
We’re incredibly proud to share that a new support resource is available for all Safeway teammates. Togetherall offers teammates a…
Today, on November 11, we pay respect to the many Canadian Heroes who have fallen in service to this country,…
We’re loving the photos you’ve been sharing that we thought…we want to see more! We’re extending the contest submission deadline…
There’s 10 days left to enter the Teammate CFL Contest. If you haven’t yet entered, do so today! Until November…
At Safeway, we’re driven by our purpose of being a family nurturing families and we were excited to bring the…
The CFL playoffs are back, and our Safeway teammates and customers alike are eager to make up for the season…
Just off the heels of our first-ever games as the Official Grocer of Team Canada, supporting the Canadian Olympic Committee,…
For Safeway teammates, giving back to the causes close to home has always been second nature. In fact, its been…
At Safeway, we’re driven by our purpose of being a family nurturing families and we’re excited to bring this to…
As part of Sobeys Inc.’s plan to win market share and grow our business in Western Canada, we are announcing…
From February 11-25, 2021, Safeway stores across British Columbia raised critical funds for school meal programs in their local community…
Despite the challenges that our Safeway teammates faced in 2020, they never missed an opportunity to show up when their…
Team, Today is an important day for Canadians across the country, and a particularly significant day for us as a…
Giving back to the communities we proudly serve has always been integral to who we are at Safeway. It’s no…
There is no question that Safeway teammates are dedicated members of the community who step up when their neighbours need…
With cough, cold and flu season right around the corner, it’s time to start thinking of the best and most…
A few weeks ago, we shared that eight additional Safeway stores in British Columbia were returning to Appendix A. Today,…
At Safeway, regular communication with our teammates has always been incredibly important to us. You are the experts in our…
I am extremely pleased and very proud to announce that six Sobeys employees have been named 2020 Star Women Awards…
The bright, colourful displays that have popped up in our stores can only mean one thing- Pride Month is here!…
Today, Sobeys Inc. announced the decision to close three Safeway locations in Manitoba and convert them to FreshCo stores. In…
Davie Street, located in the west end community of Vancouver, British Columbia, welcomed a new shopping experience as Safeway Davie…
To our Valued Teammates, This challenging crisis continues to test our strength. I am filled with pride every day as…
We know that delivering essential services to Canadians during a time of crisis can be challenging, to say the least….
To all of our frontline workers, our friends at TSN would like to say thank you. Every day, you continue…
To our Store Heroes, Over these last few weeks, we have witnessed all of you pull together in this time…
The following letter is being distributed to all customers. To our Valued Safeway Customer, Since the terrible escalation of Coronavirus,…
Teammates, I continue to be overwhelmed by the many stories I am hearing about how you are supporting our stores…
Teammates, As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, we are seeing unprecedented activity in our stores. Grocery stores are truly…
As we continue building an inclusive environment in our stores, we’re incredibly excited to share that ScripTalk will now be…
We think life can be pretty delicious. And it all comes down to the right ingredients. The right people, the…
As we continue our commitment to proudly serving our communities and meaningfully investing in the future of Safeway, we couldn’t…
Team, As we near the end of 2019, we’d like to take a moment to recognize and celebrate a very…
Last month, we challenged all of our Safeway store teams to join forces and come up with their very best…
Last month, we challenged all of our Safeway store teams to join forces and come up with their very best…
With the grand opening of the new Safeway store in the Austin Heights community of Coquitlam, B.C. we’re investing to…
Back in June, we proudly announced our new partnership with the CFL. We know that football is more than just…
Today, Sobeys Inc. announced six new FreshCo locations in British Columbia. The following six Safeway locations will close for a…
Just in time for barbecue season, the revolutionary plant-based Beyond BurgerTM that everyone’s been buzzing about has officially hit Safeway! With…
At Safeway, the foundation of our business has always been rooted in meaningful relationships with the communities we serve. While we’ve…
At Safeway, we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive shopping environment that meets the diverse needs of our customers. We…
When you think of spring in B.C., there’s a pretty good chance that you also think of Halibut. Halibut has…
To our valued employees, As you are aware, we have been in negotiations with UFCW 1518 regarding the reopener of…
On March 28, Hon. Harry Bains, Minister of Labour, appointed a Special Officer to help us move the reopener and…
We have met with UFCW 1518 for 10 days of negotiation over the last several weeks. We are committed to…
We want to set the record straight on the incorrect statements made by UFCW 1518’s leadership. Store closures are not…
In our ongoing talks with UFCW 1518, we have made it clear that we would like to start discussing a…
We’re back at the bargaining table with UFCW 1518 in Vancouver this week to get an agreement in place for…
We wanted to reach out to you directly, because UFCW 1518 has been distributing inaccurate information about what’s happening in…
Today, Sobeys Inc. announced the permanent closure of 10 underperforming Safeway stores in British Columbia. In addition to these closures,…
An update on UFCW 832 negotiations This week, we sat down to begin negotiations with UFCW 832 in Manitoba. Sobeys…
There has been a lot of news to digest in recent weeks. We want to ensure you have the most…
Safeway employees, Last week, our CEO Michael Medline announced this year’s first quarter financial results for Empire Company Limited, the…
Safeway’s on your side As the backbone of our operations in British Columbia we wanted to update you on the…
Which stores were placed under Quarterly Review? UFCW Locals 1518 and 247 were notified on June 12, 2017, that we…
Since the fires began to escalate on July 6, we’ve been working closely with our community partners, the Canadian Red…
We’re thankful all employees from our 100 Mile House store and their families were evacuated safely and we are aware the…
Safeway employees, Earlier this week our CEO Michael Medline announced quarterly results for Empire Company, the company that owns Sobeys…
BC Unions, UFCW Local 247 and UFCW Local 1518 have written to us with their questions and concerns on this…
BC Unions, UFCW Local 247 and UFCW Local 1518 have written to us with their questions and concerns on this…
As you may be aware, we’ve experienced some challenges in the British Columbia market and a number of our stores…
1. Why is my store under the quarterly review when others seem like a better choice? We have faced some…
