Safeway has opened voting for its eighth annual The Art of Dairy contest for its Lucerne dairy brand.

Safeway has announced that Robert L. Edwards, Safeway's president, will replace Steven A. Burd as CEO.

Pantry Essentials Everyday Value Tall Kitchen Bags with Flap Tie retails in a pack containing 10 bags.

Bottled water is the 11th largest category in private label, with $1.9 billion in sales and a 28.8 percent share of the category, according to Nielsen records compiled for the 2012 PLMA Private Label Yearbook.

Safeway The Snack Artist Salsa con Queso Medium is made with real cheese.

Lucerne Greek Nonfat Raspberry Yogurt is pre-stirred, grade A and available in a newly designed 6-oz. pack.

Cocktail Classics Pre-Measured Martini Mixes bring a new twist to traditional martinis with a variety of fruit flavors including Raspberry, Lemon Drop, Sour Apple, Grapefruit and Pomegranate martinis.

Speaking at its annual investors conference last week, Safeway executives laid out their plans for 2013 that focus heavily on lifestyle changes to store and an emphasis on health and wellness. With private label programs at the heart of the changes.

Safeway Farms Orange Strawberry Banana Tropical Blend Juice is made from 100 percent juice from concentrate, with no added sugar.

Safeway’s longtime Chairman and CEO Steve Burd plans to retire at the company's annual stockholders meeting on May 14, the company announced in a news release.