SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DoorDash
(NYSE: DASH), the leading on-demand delivery platform, today
introduced express grocery delivery, a new service that offers
consumers faster and more convenient delivery of fresh groceries in
under 30 minutes*, in partnership with Albertsons Companies (NYSE:
ACI), one of the nation's leading food and drug retailers. As part
of this launch, consumers in more than 20 major cities across the
U.S., including Los Angeles,
Denver, Seattle and more, will now be able to access
express grocery delivery from their local Albertsons Cos. banner
stores including Safeway, Vons, ACME Markets, Jewel-Osco, and Tom
Thumb in 30 minutes or less via the DoorDash marketplace. DoorDash
plans to expand this offering to additional Albertsons Cos. banners
in the coming weeks.
Albertsons Cos. will offer more than 6,000 items for express
grocery delivery nationwide, from key grocery staples including
fresh produce, dairy, and eggs, to snacks, packaged goods, and
frozen foods. Whether customers are midway through cooking dinner
and missing a fresh ingredient, or are simply craving a late night
snack, shoppers can now access express delivery from Albertsons
Cos. on the DoorDash app. DoorDash customers can enjoy Albertsons
Cos. loyalty pricing and promotions on express grocery orders where
available, and Albertsons Cos. local banner loyalty program
members, such as Albertsons for U and Safeway for U, can choose to
link their account in the DoorDash app to earn loyalty points on
purchases.
"We know that speed, selection, and affordability remain
paramount for consumers when it comes to getting everything in
their neighborhood delivered on-demand, and that's why we're proud
to launch our new express grocery delivery service with Albertsons
to bring their wide selection of groceries to consumers' doorsteps
in under 30 minutes," said Fuad
Hannon, Vice President of New Verticals at DoorDash.
"Leveraging our extensive logistics network and Albertsons Cos.
selection of groceries, we are creating a one-stop shop for
consumers nationwide to access all the items they need, delivered
to their doorstep right when they need it. DoorDash's
merchant-first approach guides how we build our products and
services and today's launch of express grocery delivery furthers
our commitment to helping Albertsons grow their delivery offerings
to meet evolving customer needs."
To place an order, consumers with express grocery delivery
service available in their area can either search for "Rapid
Grocery" stores on the DoorDash app or click the Grocery tile on
the DoorDash homepage and select the filter for "Under 30 Min."
"By partnering with DoorDash, Albertsons Cos. is able to offer
even faster delivery to go alongside the quality products and great
value we provide our customers," said Stephen Menaquale, Senior Vice President of
eCommerce at Albertsons Companies. "We're proud of what we've built
with DoorDash in order to guarantee the perfect mix of convenience,
quality and the prices our customers appreciate."
Albertsons Cos.' banners are available on DashPass, DoorDash's
membership program that offers members $0 delivery fees and reduced service fees from
thousands of restaurants, grocery, convenience, and retail stores
nationwide. DashPass members can enjoy these benefits on all
eligible express grocery orders with a subtotal of $12 or more from Albertsons Cos.
Today's announcement builds upon DoorDash and Albertsons Cos.'
strategic partnership to provide more innovative and digital-first
offerings for consumers across the country. From being the first
grocery partner to pioneer the DoubleDash experience, to expanding
the selection of alcohol offerings, and now with the introduction
of express grocery, DoorDash and Albertsons Cos. are charting the
path forward to transform the online grocery delivery
experience.
DoorDash's introduction of express grocery delivery with
Albertsons comes on the heels of its ultra-fast grocery delivery
offering of deliveries in 10-15 minutes from select DashMart
locations. DoorDash is committed to empowering merchants with the
tools and technology they need to meet customers' rising
expectations for convenience, and will continue to glean insights
from ultra-fast grocery delivery and apply them to its express
grocery offering. This is just the beginning of the steps DoorDash
is taking to prioritize faster delivery times for customers, and
will continue to expand its express grocery service with merchants
in the coming months.
About DoorDash
DoorDash is a technology company that
connects consumers with their favorite local and national
businesses across the United
States, Canada,
Australia, Japan, and Germany. Founded in 2013, DoorDash enables
local businesses to address consumers' expectations of ease and
immediacy and thrive in today's convenience economy. By building
the last-mile logistics infrastructure for local commerce, DoorDash
is bringing communities closer, one doorstep at a time.
About Albertsons Companies
Albertsons Companies is a
leading food and drug retailer that operates stores across 34
states and the District of
Columbia with more than 20 well-known banners including
Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw's, Acme, Tom Thumb,
Randalls, United Supermarkets, Pavilions, Star Market, Haggen, Carrs, Kings Food Markets
and Balducci's Food Lovers Market. The Company is committed to
helping people across the country live better lives by making a
meaningful difference, neighborhood by neighborhood.
*Based on the delivery speed national average for express
grocery deliveries from Albertsons October
1, 2021 - January 31, 2022.
Delivery speed is not guaranteed and will vary depending on various
factors.
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