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What We Buy & Who Buys What
We employ Category Directors who devote themselves to particular product lines. These directors are experts in their fields.
We employ Category Directors who devote themselves to particular product lines. These directors are experts in their fields.
Most of what Safeway buys from suppliers are products for resale in our stores. Typically, retail Category Directors will work in broad areas such as baked goods, pharmaceuticals, produce, floral, deli, meat, general merchandise and specialty foods to name a few.
Offering Services
In addition to merchandise, Safeway also purchases services, including:
In addition to merchandise, Safeway also purchases services, including:
Construction
Maintenance & Repair
Material & Supplies
Transportation
Warehousing
Professional Services
Promotional Services

General contracting, concrete work, construction management, design, electrical, excavating, air-conditioning, painting, electricians

Janitorial services, office machine services, landscaping and parking lot maintenance, plumbing, air-conditioning, painting, electricians.

Office machines and supplies, furniture and fixtures, mechanical and electrical equipment.

Tractors, trailers, vehicle maintenance, automotive supplies, contract hauling.

Material handling, equipment and parts, cleaning supplies.

Banking, auditing, consulting, architecture, legal, finance.

Advertising, marketing, public relations, photography, printing.



