Phoenix Safeway Workers Face Second Round of Layoffs in 6 Months

Safeway is facing its second round of layoffs in Phoenix within a six-month period, affecting approximately 200 employees. This decision comes as part of ongoing adjustments within the company, reflecting challenges in the retail sector. The layoffs are expected to impact various roles within the store, although specific departments were not detailed. The company has not provided a clear reason for the timing of these layoffs, but they follow a previous round that occurred earlier this year. This situation highlights the ongoing struggles faced by Safeway in maintaining its workforce amidst changing market conditions.

LayoffTalk has tracked 23 layoff events at Safeway since June 2023, including 1,350 jobs documented in official WARN filings, with 12 additional events known from news reporting.