EXHIBIT 23


                         [DELOITTE & TOUCHE LETTERHEAD]


INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT

We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement No.
333-91975 of Safeway Inc. on Form S-8 of our report dated May 22, 2002,
appearing in this Annual Report on Form 11-K of Dominick's Finer Foods, Inc.
401(k) Retirement Plan for Union Employees for the year ended December 31, 2001.


/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

July 1, 2002