Safeway to Close Longtime San Francisco Store Over Safety and Theft Concerns

The Fillmore District location will shut its doors in February 2025 after 40 years, with all employees set to be reassigned to nearby stores.

Safeway announced the permanent closure of its Webster Street store in San Francisco's Fillmore District, citing ongoing safety issues and theft as primary reasons.
The store, a neighborhood fixture for over four decades, will close on February 7, 2025, with all 112 employees to be reassigned to other nearby Safeway locations.
The closure follows a broader trend of major retailers, including Whole Foods and Nordstrom, reducing their presence in San Francisco due to concerns over crime and quality of life issues.
Local leaders and residents have expressed disappointment, with some calling for the site to be redeveloped into affordable housing and a replacement grocery store.
Safeway has pledged to continue serving the community with grocery delivery services and prescription transfers, while maintaining its 15 other San Francisco locations.