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                                                                      EXHIBIT 14


November 9, 1998 - Safeway Inc. and Dominick's Supermarkets, Inc. announced
today that Robert A. Mariano will resign as president and chief executive
officer of Dominick's effective with the closing of the merger between the two
companies. He has agreed to remain available on a consulting basis to assist in
the post-merger transition.

"Bob's announcement came as a surprise to all of us," said Steven A. Burd,
chairman, president and CEO of Safeway. "We gratefully acknowledge his
contributions to Dominick's and wish him well in his future endeavors."

Named to succeed Mariano as president of Dominick's is Tim Hakin, vice president
of corporate retail operations for Safeway. Hakin, a 15-year Safeway veteran,
held various retail positions in the company's Northern California and Denver
Divisions before moving to the corporate office in 1997. Since then, he has
worked closely with Burd and the senior management team on all aspects of
operations and administration.

"Tim has exceptionally high operating standards and outstanding inter-personal
skills," said Burd. "We're confident he will provide strong leadership for the
Dominick's management team as both organizations identify and exchange best
practices."

Safeway Inc. is the second largest food and drug retailer in North America based
on sales. The company operates 1,381 stores in the United States and Canada.
Safeway's common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol
SWY. Dominick's Supermarkets, Inc. is the second largest supermarket chain in
the greater Chicago metropolitan area, operating 112 stores. On Oct. 13, 1998,
both companies signed a definitive merger agreement. Completion of the
transaction is expected in mid-November.