Following the merger, Safeway's CEO Robert Edwards became the president and CEO of the combined organization, while Albertsons CEO Bob Miller transitioned to executive chairman. Recent Developments (2022–2024)

After the merger, Albertsons chose to keep the well-known Safeway brand name. Today, Albertsons Companies operates under various "banners," including Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw's, and Acme.

Yes, in a deal valued at approximately $9.2 billion .

To satisfy federal regulators and avoid a monopoly in certain markets, the companies were required to sell 168 stores to other buyers, including the Pacific Northwest chain Haggen.

The deal was first announced in March 2014 and received clearance from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in early 2015.