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Safeway to shut down San Francisco supermarket due to rampant theft

Last updated: December 12, 2024 2:25 pm
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Safeway’s Decision to Close San Francisco Store Due to Safety Concerns

The Safeway supermarket chain has made the difficult decision to close one of its longstanding locations in San Francisco in February, citing concerns for the safety of both customers and employees. The store, located on Webster Street in the Fillmore section of the city, has been in operation for 40 years but will cease operations on Feb. 7.

The closure comes after months of deliberation, with the company initially planning to shut down the store earlier in the year but opting to provide a longer transition period for the community. The decision was ultimately made due to ongoing issues with theft and safety concerns for both customers and staff.

The closure of the Safeway store in Fillmore adds to a growing list of big-name retailers that have shuttered their doors in San Francisco in recent years. The city has been grappling with a decline in quality of life, high cost of living, increased incidents of organized retail theft, homelessness, and public drug use, prompting businesses like Adidas, Macy’s, and Nordstrom to either close stores or reduce their presence in the area.

Safeway, a subsidiary of the Albertsons supermarket conglomerate, expressed pride in its four-decade history of serving the Fillmore and Japantown neighborhoods. The company assured that all unionized employees from the closing store will be reassigned to other Safeway locations in the city to ensure a smooth transition.

Local residents had previously protested the closure of the store, citing concerns about the impact on other businesses in the area and the lack of nearby grocery options. Safeway has stated that it is actively working on a transition plan to facilitate a secure closure of the store while maintaining access for neighboring businesses.

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San Francisco’s outgoing Mayor London Breed expressed sadness over the closure, noting the store’s role in bringing the community together. Mayor-elect Daniel Lurie, who defeated Breed in the recent election, has pledged to address public safety issues in the city, including increasing police presence and cracking down on open-air drug markets.

As Safeway prepares to close its Fillmore location, the company, local leaders, and incoming mayor are working to ensure a smooth transition while addressing the challenges facing the city. The decision to close the store underscores the complex issues facing retailers in urban environments and the need for collaborative solutions to maintain community safety and well-being.

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