Safeway Opens 64,000 SF Location in Mixed-Use Development in Metro Phoenix
Why this matters
The opening of a sizable Safeway store within a large mixed-use development in suburban Phoenix underscores several institutional trends in US commercial real estate. First, it signals continued investor and developer confidence in mixed-use projects that integrate retail anchors with residential and office components, a format increasingly viewed as a hedge against sector-specific volatility. The choice of a grocery anchor reflects the enduring importance of essential retail in driving foot traffic and stabilizing cash flows amid broader retail sector challenges. Phoenix’s suburban markets remain a focal point for capital deployment, buoyed by demographic growth and migration patterns that sustain demand for daily-use retail and lifestyle amenities. This development’s scale and investment level suggest that lenders and equity providers are still willing to back large mixed-use schemes, indicating relatively constructive financing conditions for projects with strong tenant profiles and market fundamentals. Institutionally, the deal highlights how grocery-anchored mixed-use assets continue to attract capital seeking resilient income streams and diversification away from traditional office or single-use retail. It also reflects the ongoing evolution of suburban nodes into more integrated live-work-play environments, a trend that shapes capital allocation strategies across US metros.
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On the RET wire
- The eighth Phoenix story tracked on the wire in August 2026. All Phoenix coverage →
- Disclosed mixed use deal value tracked in August 2026: $1.1B across 10 reported transactions. All Mixed Use coverage →
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GILBERT, ARIZ. — Safeway has opened a 64,000-square-foot location at The Gilmore, a 35-acre mixed-use development by Thompson Thrift located in the Phoenix suburb of Gilbert. Safeway will anchor the $225 million proje…
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