Albertsons partners with Grubhub for nationwide grocery delivery

Grubhub has added almost 1,800 Albertsons Cos. stores to its Marketplace for delivery. 

The collaboration includes Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw's, ACME and Tom Thumb. Availability is based on delivery locations through the grocery section on the Grubhub app and website.

"We're pleased to grow our grocery offering with Albertsons Cos., one of the leading grocery retailers in the U.S., and give customers the opportunity to conveniently place their grocery orders within Grubhub," said Craig Whitmer, vice president of new verticals at Grubhub. "Through this exciting partnership, we're giving consumers more choices while maximizing value so that they find exactly what they need on Grubhub delivered right to their door."

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"At Albertsons Cos., we are committed to providing customers with convenience, choice and variety," said Amber Kappa, vice president of business development and digital innovation at Albertsons. "With our latest collaboration with Grubhub, shoppers can receive fresh produce, household essentials and regional favorites directly from our stores to their homes with a simple tap on Grubhub."

Albertsons banner stores will also be available on Grubhub+, Grubhub's loyalty program that provides customers access to unlimited $0 delivery on eligible orders. Albertsons is Grubhub's first national grocery partner following its partnership with Mercato, a marketplace for independent grocers.