Albertsons Rolls Out 30-Minute Grocery Pickup and Delivery Service
The grocery retailer has extended its 'Flash' service for rapid pick-up and delivery orders across multiple banner stores.
Albertsons Companies has introduced its Flash grocery service to over 2,000 store locations, offering customers the ability to receive their DriveUp & Go and delivery orders in as little as 30 minutes. The service is now accessible across various banner stores, including Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw's, ACME, and Tom Thumb.
Customers can choose up to 35 Flash-eligible items, and if they opt for Flash delivery, their order will be delivered within a 30- to 50-minute time frame. Alternatively, with Flash pickup, shoppers can gather their groceries from a nearby store in 30 minutes or less, the company says.
“Shoppers today want fast pickup and delivery, and Albertsons is meeting this expectation with our new Flash service,” said Stephen Menaquale, SVP, of e-commerce and fulfillment for Albertsons. "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.”
Retailers are stepping up their delivery offerings ahead of the busy holiday season. Last week, Walmart announced it would extend its delivery hours as well as offer 90-minute or less delivery while including real-time texting with a personal shopper to discuss substitutions or add last-minute items.
Petco, too, recently expanded its partnership with DoorDash to make its product assortment of products available nationally through DoorDash Marketplace.