A Safeway store in San Mateo is slated for a dramatic transformation, with a San Francisco developer pitching to replace the low-rise building with a dense housing complex.

The 2.83-acre Safeway-owned site sits on El Camino Real — a major thoroughfare that runs through San Mateo — just a half-mile from the Hayward Park Caltrain station.

Preview this article 1 min The proposal, Align's latest project with the grocer, includes a new store to replace an existing Safeway at 1655 El Camino Real. Thursday, March 19, 2026 Bay Area Real ...

Supermarket chains have been locked in a battle against big-box retailers over the dominance of the grocery sector, and they have been losing the battle against Walmart for years. Walmart is the top ...

What began as a youth baseball team’s fundraiser outside a Safeway in Truckee turned into a terrifying scene last month, when police say a driver intentionally ...

The supermarket chain owner continues closing stores after shutting about 20 in 2025.

Leyad acquires Lloyd Mall in Lloydminster, strengthening its strategy of investing in necessity-anchored regional retail centres.

Culture Pop Soda is officially bringing a fresh take to one of the most nostalgic drinks of all time: lemonade. Marking the ...

I’m always car shopping. Even with a full stomach, in the absence of need or cash (and with me, it’s always the latter), I’ve just never been able to keep my eyes off the menu. In the early days, I’d ...

The Lamar City Council meeting of March 9, 2026 was held with all council members in attendance.  Mayor Kirk Crespin welcomed the audience to the meeting and spoke about some reminders now that ...

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