Safeway Will Close Its Arvada Store November 14
The grocery chain will shut its only location in the city following a performance evaluation.
Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Safeway has announced plans to close its Arvada grocery store located at 7561 W. 80th Ave. on November 14. This move follows a company evaluation of store performance.
Why it matters
The closure marks the end of Safeway's physical presence in Arvada, as it is the company's only location in the city. Affected employees will be offered transfers to other Safeway stores throughout the Denver Metro area.
Safeway currently operates 92 stores in Colorado and more than 900 across the U.S. This Arvada closure follows the company's shutdown of more than 10 stores across Colorado in 2025.
The players
Safeway
Safeway is a national grocery store chain that operates over 900 locations across the United States.
King Soopers
King Soopers is a competing grocery retailer that maintains a presence at 8031 Wadsworth Blvd. in Arvada.
The details
The decision to shutter the Arvada location was made after the company reviewed store performance. While the site on 80th Avenue will close, no additional closures are currently planned by the corporation.
Timeline
Safeway closed more than 10 stores across Colorado in 2025.
The Arvada store is scheduled to close on November 14, 2026.
Market Landscape
This closure reflects an ongoing trend of footprint adjustment for major grocery retailers looking to optimize store performance. It positions the company to consolidate resources while competitors like King Soopers maintain their existing presence in the local area.
Arvada residents who frequent the Safeway at 7561 W. 80th Ave. will need to seek alternative grocery shopping options after November 14. Nearby consumers may consider using the King Soopers location at 8031 Wadsworth Blvd. as their primary grocery provider.
The takeaway
Retailers frequently evaluate store performance to adjust their operational footprint in competitive markets. Customers should confirm their preferred store locations before traveling as grocery chains continue to refine their regional strategies.
Further reading
For updates on local business shifts, see Openings & Closings.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Denver Post.
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