Albertsons Introduces ‘Virtual Convenience Store’

Consumers can now get Albertsons Rapid products delivered in as little as 30 minutes.

August 05, 2024

Albertsons Companies is expanding its partnership with Instacart, adding various new features for customers—including rapid convenience delivery, known as Albertsons Rapid. The rapid delivery is now available at its Safeway, Albertsons, Shaw’s, ACME, Jewel-Osco, Randalls and Von stores.

This service allows Instacart customers to access groceries and household essentials, including prepared foods, snacks, drinks and more, from Albertsons banner stores “in as little as 30 minutes.” Albertsons Rapid services cost $2.99 per order and are free for Instacart+ members.

“Expanding our partnership with Albertsons Cos. showcases our commitment to serving as the leading technology partner in the grocery industry,” said Ryan Hamburger, vice president of retail partnerships at Instacart. “By introducing Albertsons Rapid, extending Instacart pickup services to more than 2,000 locations and adding Haggen for same-day delivery, we’re ensuring that customers enjoy an even faster, more flexible and effortless shopping experience.”

Albertsons and Instacart have been working together since 2017. This expansion of their services will also include pickup services and access to Haggen Food and Pharmacy delivery services.

“At Albertsons Cos., we place the customer at the center of everything we do, and we realize that shoppers today are increasingly busy with work, family and friend commitments,” said Stephen Menaquale, senior vice president, eCommerce and fulfillment for Albertsons Cos. “[Through] our partnership with Instacart to offer pickup services through the Instacart app, we are offering customers another channel to fulfill their shopping needs.”

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