09/13/2023

Albertsons launches 30-minute grocery pickup and delivery service

Albertsons debuted its Flash grocery service, allowing customers to receive their DriveUp and Go and delivery orders in as little as 30 minutes at more than 2,000 locations.

Elizabeth Christenson

Editor, Retail Leader

Albertsons Cos. Inc. launched its Flash grocery service, allowing customers to receive their DriveUp & Go and delivery orders in as little as 30 minutes.
Available at more than 2,000 locations, including Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw's, ACME and Tom Thumb banner stores, the service further expands the retailer’s commitment to providing customers fast, convenient grocery essentials.
Shoppers can select up to 35 of their favorite items for Flash pickup or delivery.

Flash pickup and delivery is available for customers at over 2,000 Albertsons Cos. locations through its websites and mobile apps that mirror in-store pricing.

Albertsons Cos. Inc. launched its Flash grocery service, allowing customers to receive their DriveUp & Go and delivery orders in as little as 30 minutes. Available at more than 2,000 locations, including Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw's, ACME and Tom Thumb banner stores, the service further expands the retailer’s commitment to providing customers fast, convenient grocery essentials.

“Shoppers today want fast pickup and delivery, and Albertsons is meeting this expectation with our new Flash service,” said Stephen Menaquale, senior vice president, e-commerce and fulfillment for Albertsons Cos., in a press release. "Whether you’re missing a key ingredient for tonight’s dinner, or need a healthy snack for your kid’s lunchbox, families can turn to Albertsons to quickly replenish their food and household staples.”

Flash pickup and delivery is available for customers through its websites and mobile apps that mirror in-store pricing. Members of the retailer’s FreshPass program, an exclusive unlimited grocery delivery service with member-only perks, will receive complimentary Flash pickup service and a discounted Flash delivery fee of $2 per order. All other customers can use Flash pickup for $3.95 per order, or Flash delivery for $11.95 per order.

Shoppers can select up to 35 of their favorite items for Flash pickup or delivery. Flash and Drive Up and Go store pickup does not include alcohol beverages, tobacco products, certain frozen items and food requiring extra preparation time. When choosing Flash delivery, the order will be delivered within a 30-to-50-minute window. When selecting Flash pickup, customers can pick up their groceries at their local store in 30 minutes or less.

Albertsons Cos. operates 2,272 retail food and drug stores with 1,726 pharmacies, 401 associated fuel centers, 22 dedicated distribution centers and 19 manufacturing facilities as of June 17. Kroger and Albertsons’ are in the midst of a proposed merger announced on October 14, 2022. The merger remains on track to close in early 2024.