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Goodwill (Tables)
 6 Months Ended
Jun. 14, 2014
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 24 weeks of 2014 is as follows (in millions):
Balance – beginning of year:
 
Goodwill
$
4,455.8

Accumulated impairment charges
(3,991.3
)
 
464.5

Activity during the quarter:
 
Distribution of Blackhawk stock (1)
(133.6
)
 
(133.6
)
Balance – end of quarter:
 
Goodwill
4,322.2

Accumulated impairment charges
(3,991.3
)
Balance – end of quarter
$
330.9


(1)
See Note B.