Annandale Safeway gets a makeover
The Annandale Safeway celebrated a grand reopening on March 14 following an extensive remodeling.
The store, at 7414 Little River Turnpike, has an upgraded and expanded produce section with more organic fruit and vegetables.
The bakery, seafood, and floral departments have been expanded. There are more hot, prepared items and pre-made sandwiches, and the entire store layout has been reconfigured.
During the reopening event, Safeway officials announced the donation of $1,000 to Fairfax County Public Schools. Lisa Youngblood Hall, chief experience and engagement officer at FCPS, said the funds will be distributed in the form of gift cards to local schools.
Another $1,000 was presented to Food for Others a food bank that helps families experiencing food insecurity.
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The Annandale Safeway also has new checkout stations, an upgraded self-checkout area, and an enhanced curbside pickup area.
To cut down on shoplifting, more items – including detergent, selfcare products, and over-the-counter medications – are kept in locked cases. The security camera system has also been upgraded.
Due to the bird flu epidemic, egg prices are soaring across the country, and Safeway is no exception. A crate of 12 extra large “certified humane” eggs from Pete & Gerry’s was priced at $8.29 on March 14. Free-range medium Heirloom eggs are $6.99. Large cage-free eggs from Open Nature are $6.49.
Safeway is responding to increased demand for online shopping, said Jonathan Cruz, vice president of operations for the Mid-Atlantic Division of Albertsons, Safeway’s parent company. Safeway also recognizes e-shopping is not for everyone. Del. Vivian Watts said she appreciates the experience of shopping in person and selecting her own produce.
“For many families, a grocery store isn’t just a place to shop. It’s a community hub,” said Mason District Supervisor Andres Jimenez.
“This is a place where neighbors run into each other, where workers build relationships with customers, and essential goods are accessible to all,” Jimenez said. “This renovation represents a commitment to Annandale.”
14 responses to “Annandale Safeway gets a makeover”
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Is the new atmosphere going to include higher employee satisfaction?
I tend to avoid Annandale Safeway for several reasons, including the reduced stock since they added the pharmacy and the dour energy there. These poor folks must be the unhappiest grocers in the entire county!
I only go to safeway when I have to ( near my home) or for a latte fix and don’t want to drive far. I think Safeway is expensive and they only have one cashier line open. I prefer Harries Teeter and TJ, better prices, more registers open and they offer paper bags. Safeway and Giant they act they are giving you their first born when you ask for a paper bag vs a plastic bag.
They aren’t giving you anything. The bag prices are built into the overhead. Plastic bags are 5c ea. take a reuses ke one and stop the bellyaching
Reusable bags spread disease.
https://www.foodpoisoningnews.com/he-hidden-dangers-of-reusable-grocery-bags-how-improper-cleaning-can-lead-to-contamination-with-listeria-e-coli-or-salmonella/
It would take thousands of disposable plastic bags to equal the resources required to make one reusable bag. A reusable bag lasts about a year. How many decades would it take to use thousands of disposable bags? Disposable bags are useful around the house and for picking up after dogs. Reusable bags are not. I’ll pay 5 cents thank you very much.
Also… Safeway is a ripoff and I’m not hunting down the one disinterested worker in the store to get laundry detergent. Safeway was ok about 15 years ago.
Ha ha! The third sentence on that website reads “reusable bags are undoubtedly better for the planet”. Reusable bags “spread disease” when people do things like carry raw poultry in them and then use the same bag to carry cookies to a soccer game. A story from the same website. Bottom line, if you can’t handle a reusable bag, maybe don’t. The county can use your nickels.
What?? My reusable bags last for many, many years. I have some that are 20 years old. A quick spin through the clothes washer and air dry or a once over with a disinfectant wipe takes care of any residue. You can even rinse out plastic bags and reuse them at the grocery store. And using non-plastic reusable bags saves us from plastic litter, microplastics everywhere including our brains and endangering wildlife.
I’d rather have a plastic bag.
I live in Annandale, but I only go to the Safeway in Burke. I get better service. But you need to have more than one register open! Reduce your prices! Give me Trader Joe’s & Walmart!
Safeway in Annandale has the best bakery. The Snickers cake is excellent. I served it at a dinner party, and the guests wanted seconds! The baker is very talented and willing to do extraordinary custom work. The best bargain in town.
This is in the most dangerous area of Annandale. Murders happening at bowlero, open air drug deals, creepy men all over the parking lot, ICE raids at the nearby rodent-infested apartments. A facelift won’t do much when all my neighbors are scared to walk through the parking lot.
I went there one night and there were no cashiers. We all had to check out our own items. Most of the time there is only one cashier. They also no longer stock $10 bills. They said the new machines are not designed for them, and that the only $10 bills they have in the til are what customers provided. Safeway is convenient to where I live but I prefer the better lighted and more spacious aisles in TJ, Safeway, Whole Paycheck, and Harris Teeters
I had a roach crawl out of the chicken that I bought there. The last time I went. I don’t care if they did change the look of the place.
Locked cases for detergent says it all for me. I, too only go there when I must.
Safeway prices are expensive I look in their circular and if they happen to have an item I like I sale I’ll swing by there, I usually shop at the Safeway in Fair City Mall. It used to be a Shoppers. About the laundry detergent. I suspect all the stores will follow suit. It has become a hot item for shoplifters. I found out at Home Depot, they might lock it up there, too. It’s the world we live in .