Enterprise Safeway Dodges Closure Axe
Enterprise Safeway Stays Open While Other Stores Close
What Happened?
Safeway announced on August 10, 2026, that it would be closing some of its stores. But there’s good news for people in Enterprise—your local Safeway is not on the chopping block.
Important Point: The Enterprise Safeway will remain open for business as usual.
Why Is This a Big Deal?
- It’s the only grocery store in town. Earlier this year, Dollar Stretcher closed down, leaving Safeway as the sole place to buy groceries in Enterprise.
- Losing it would have been a major problem for residents who rely on it for food and everyday essentials.
Who Makes These Decisions?
Safeway is owned by a bigger company called Albertsons. Think of Albertsons like a parent company that oversees several different grocery store "brands" (also called banners), such as:
- Safeway
- Albertsons (the store with the same name)
- Carrs
- United Supermarkets
Albertsons runs over 900 stores across the country, mostly in the western U.S., with a few in Maryland and Virginia.
What’s Been Happening Lately?
Albertsons has been closing stores as part of a "downsizing" effort—meaning they’re shrinking the number of locations they operate.
Here’s a quick timeline:
- 2025: At least 30 stores closed across different banners (Carrs, Albertsons, United Supermarkets).
- 2026: The closures have continued at a similar pace.
- August 10, 2026: Safeway announced another round of closures.
- August 12, 2026: Mallory Kauble, Safeway’s director of communications in Portland, confirmed the Enterprise store is safe.
Important Point: "We do not currently have plans for any local store closures," Kauble said in an email.
What Does This Mean for You?
If you shop at the Enterprise Safeway:
- No changes—the store stays open.
- No need to drive farther for groceries.
- Jobs at the store are safe for now.
Summary
- Safeway’s parent company, Albertsons, has been closing stores nationwide since 2025.
- A new round of closures was announced August 10, 2026.
- The Enterprise Safeway is NOT closing.
- It’s the only grocery store in Enterprise, making this especially important for the community.
- Official confirmation came from Safeway’s communications director on August 12.
FAQ
Why is Albertsons closing stores?
They’re "downsizing"—reducing the number of stores to cut costs or focus on more profitable locations. It’s a business strategy, not necessarily because individual stores are failing.
What is a "banner" in grocery stores?
A banner is just a brand name. Albertsons owns several banners (like Safeway, Carrs, United Supermarkets), but they’re all part of the same parent company.
Could the Enterprise Safeway close in the future?
Right now, there are no plans to close it. But like any business, future decisions depend on sales, costs, and company strategy.
What happened to Dollar Stretcher?
It closed earlier in 2026. The article doesn’t say why, but its closure left Safeway as the only grocery option in Enterprise.
How many Safeway stores are there total?
Albertsons operates just over 900 locations nationwide across all its banners, with Safeway being one of the largest.