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Safeway to Close Hayward Store in February 2026, Plans to Transfer 76 Workers

Placement decisions remain pending under union seniority rules.

Safeway store at 231 West Jackson Street in Hayward, seen in 2022. (Google Maps)
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Overview

  • A Nov. 5 WARN notice to the California Employment Development Department confirms the 231 West Jackson St. location will shut on Feb. 2, 2026.
  • Safeway vice president Terra Powers told the state the company does not foresee layoffs and intends to place all affected associates at nearby stores.
  • All 76 employees are represented by UFCW Local 5 and Baker’s Local 125 and have bumping rights that could shift staffing at other locations.
  • Safeway said the exact placement of positions has not been finalized and workers will continue at the site to close operations after the shutdown date.
  • Owner Albertsons reported $168.5 million in profit on $18.92 billion in revenue for the quarter ended Sept. 6, offering financial context for the decision.