Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 14, 2014	Jun. 15, 2013	Jun. 14, 2014	Jun. 15, 2013
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Net income (loss) before allocation to noncontrolling interests	$ 95.6	$ 8.8	$ (3.0)	$ 127.6
Other comprehensive income:
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax	0.5	2.2	2.1	(29.8)
Recognition of pension and post-retirement benefits actuarial loss, net of tax	7.4	15.6	14.7	31.2
Other, net of tax	0	(0.1)	0.9	(0.3)
Total comprehensive income including noncontrolling interests	103.5	26.5	14.7	128.7
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	(0.4)	0.9	(0.3)
Comprehensive income attributable to Safeway Inc.	$ 103.5	$ 26.1	$ 15.6	$ 128.4