After the merger, Albertsons chose to keep the well-known Safeway brand name. Today, Albertsons Companies operates under various "banners," including Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw's, and Acme.

The deal was first announced in March 2014 and received clearance from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in early 2015.

Yes, in a deal valued at approximately $9.2 billion .

Following the merger, Safeway's CEO Robert Edwards became the president and CEO of the combined organization, while Albertsons CEO Bob Miller transitioned to executive chairman. Recent Developments (2022–2024)