Albertsons Expands Instacart Partnership for Faster Pickup, Delivery Services

Instacart and Albertsons have updated their partnership for faster grocery deliveries across the U.S.

The companies announced in a Wednesday (July 31) news release the launch of Instacart pickup services and Albertsons delivery for Albertson brands, including Safeway, Shaw’s, Acme, Jewel-Osco, Randalls and Vons.

In addition, Haggen Food & Pharmacy will be available on Instacart’s app for same-day delivery, the companies said in the release, adding that the new offerings will give Instacart users more access to groceries and essentials.

Through the free pickup service, shoppers can enter an order on Instacart to be picked up at Albertsons or its banner stores. The service will be available at over 2,000 locations by the end of August, according to the release.

Meanwhile, Albertsons Rapid, a new service, offers customers a 30-minute delivery for convenience store orders, including prepared foods, grocery staples and household essentials.

“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.”

“By expanding our partnership with Instacart to offer pickup services through the Instacart app, we are offering customers another channel to fulfill their shopping needs,” Stephen Menaquale, senior vice president, eCommerce and fulfillment for Albertsons, said in the release.

“Shoppers are likely driving by one of our stores on their way home from work or after their kid’s soccer practice, and with Instacart pickup services, we are providing a convenient solution for grocery shopping that fits into their busy lives,” Menaquale added.

Instacart’s expanded partnership follows a recent series of tie-ups with other companies.

In May, it announced a new deal with Uber Eats, allowing its customers to order from restaurants via a new tab in its app, PYMNTS reported.

A week prior to that, Instacart partnered with retailer Kohl’s to become its exclusive same-day delivery provider. The move allows customers to order same-day or scheduled delivery of accessories, home essentials, skin care, beauty items, pet supplies and other products, while paying the in-store price and earning Kohl’s Rewards.