Grubhub, Albertsons team up for nationwide grocery delivery

This is the first national grocery retailer to offer delivery from nearly 1,800 stores as part of Grubhub’s Marketplace.

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Albertsons Cos. says it will bring nearly 1,800 stores to Grubhub’s Marketplace for delivery, including Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw’s, Acme and Tom Thumb.

Albertsons Cos. is Grubhub’s first national grocery partner following its partnership with Mercato, according to a news release.

“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.”

The companies say store availability will be based on delivery locations through the grocery section on the Grubhub app and website.

Albertsons Cos. says its banner stores will be available on Grubhub+, Grubhub’s loyalty program that provides customers access to unlimited $0 delivery on eligible orders.

“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 Cos. “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.”

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