Safeway, Inc. (SWY)

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Safeway Announces Management Change in Denver Division

Dec. 13, 2011

Safeway Inc. (NYSE: SWY) announced the appointment of Al Duran to President of the company's Denver Division. He replaces Scott Grimmett, who is leaving Safeway for an opportunity with a non-competing food retailer. Al Duran is a 32-year Safeway Veteran.

"Al's results-oriented leadership style and experience on both the retail and the marketing side of our business will serve him well in his new assignment," said Safeway Chairman, President and CEO, Steve Burd. "He is also a Colorado native and knows that market well."

Mr. Duran joined Safeway's Denver Division in 1979, and worked his way through the company's ranks including senior retail operations and marketing positions in the Safeway's Phoenix and Dominick's divisions. He joined Safeway's corporate team in 2009 as Vice President of Retail Initiatives.