Albertsons Expands Ecommerce Platform to Offer Office Supplies and Same-Day Delivery to Businesses.

Albertsons Companies, Inc. has expanded its ecommerce platform to more than 2,000 locations, offering food and beverages, breakroom supplies, paper products, and other office supplies. The service, which includes same-day delivery, flexible payment options, and a free business account, aims to compete with delivery services like Instacart and Walmart Business+. Albertsons operates some 2,270 stores across various banners, including Albertsons, ACME, Safeway, Jewel-Osco, Shaw’s, Star Market, Vons, Pavilions, Tom Thumb, and Randalls.

Albertsons Companies, Inc. has expanded its e-commerce platform to include more than 2,200 stores, offering a wide range of food and beverage items, breakroom supplies, paper products, and other office supplies. This move is part of the company's strategy to compete with other delivery services such as Instacart and Walmart Business+ [1].

The expanded platform, available under banners including Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw's, Acme, Tom Thumb, Randalls, and Star Market, provides businesses, K-12 schools, local government agencies, community organizations, and residential programs with a seamless way to order essential items. The service includes features such as same-day delivery, flexible payment options, white-glove service, a free business account, no minimum purchase, no online markup, and an online tax-exemption [1].

Stephen Menaquale, senior VP of e-commerce for Albertsons Cos., stated, "Albertsons Cos. is well-positioned to meet the needs of business customers, so they can spend their time running the business, not errands. We saw an opportunity in the market to reach this important customer base and foster customer growth by leveraging our extensive store network and diverse product selection. E-commerce is a top priority for Albertsons Cos., and the enhancement of our business platform underscores its critical role" [1].

This expansion comes as Albertsons continues to invest in digital health, providing the Sincerely Health digital health and wellness platform. The company aims to increase its participation among retailers offering dedicated platforms for business customers, schools, and non-profits [1].

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[1] https://chainstoreage.com/news-briefs/2025-05-06?article=albertsons-expands-e-commerce-offering-business-customers