Goodwill (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 24, 2012

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Summary of changes in goodwill by geographic area

A summary of changes in Safeway’s goodwill during the first 12 weeks of 2012 by geographic area is as follows (in millions):



	2012
	U.S.			Canada			Total
Balance – beginning of year:
Goodwill	$	4,364.9		$	96.2		$	4,461.1
Accumulated impairment charges	(3,991.3		)	—			(3,991.3		)
	373.6			96.2			469.8
Activity during the quarter:
Other adjustments	—			1.9		⁽¹⁾	1.9
	—			1.9			1.9
Balance – end of quarter:
Goodwill	4,364.9			98.1			4,463.0
Accumulated impairment charges	(3,991.3		)	—			(3,991.3		)
Balance – end of quarter	$	373.6		$	98.1		$	471.7


(1)	Represents foreign currency translation adjustments in Canada.

- Definition

Tabular disclosure of goodwill by reportable segment and in total. Disclosure details may include, but are not limited to, the carrying amount of goodwill, goodwill acquired during the year, goodwill impairment losses recognized, goodwill written-off due to the sale of a business unit, goodwill not yet allocated, and any other changes to goodwill.

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