Safeway is one of the largest food and drug retailers in North America, operating approximately 1,808 stores across the U.S. and Canada. Safeway's continuing U.S. retail operations are located principally in California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska, Colorado, Arizona, Texas and the Mid-Atlantic region. Safeway's Canadian retail operations are located principally in British Columbia, Alberta and Manitoba/Saskatchewan. Safeway, in support of its retail operations, has an extensive network of distribution, manufacturing and food processing facilities. Safeway also has a 49% interest in Casa Ley, which operates 102 food and general merchandise stores in Western Mexico. Safeway also has a strategic alliance with and 52.5% ownership interest in Grocery Works Holdings, an Internet grocer. A key ingredient in Safeway's success has been the introduction of one of the most extensive private labels programs in North America. Safeway's customers can choose from more than 2,500 products including Safeway, Lucerne and Mrs. Wright's. An additional 1,250 premium products are marketed under the Safeway SELECT label.
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