Albertsons Companies Launches New Digital Features with Meal Planning Solutions & Auto-Replenishment

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Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) has launched two new digital offerings: Meal Planning and Schedule & Save. These features aim to enhance customer convenience by allowing loyalty members to quickly plan meals and auto-replenish essential items. The Meal Plans feature integrates with the Mealime app, offering personalized meal suggestions and shoppable recipes. The Schedule & Save feature automates replenishment of frequently purchased items, available at discounted prices. Initially available in northern California, further expansion is planned for 2022.

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• Launch of Meal Planning and Schedule & Save enhances customer convenience.
• Meal Planning feature integrates with Mealime app, offering personalized meal suggestions.
• Schedule & Save allows auto-replenishment of essential items at discounted prices.

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Shoppers Can Now Complete Meal Planning and Shopping in Under 10 Minutes and Easily Keep Essentials Stocked at Home

BOISE, Idaho--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Today, Albertsons Companies, Inc. (NYSE: ACI) announced the launch of two new digital offerings – Meal Planning and Schedule & Save. The new capabilities will offer loyalty members integrated menu planning and shopping list creation and the ability to auto-replenish essential items on their lists.

These new features are part of Albertsons Cos.’ ongoing goal to revolutionize its digital offerings and enhance all aspects of the food experience to save customers time and money.

“Our customers continue to look for new ways to save time and money when planning meals and shopping at their neighborhood Albertsons Cos. banner store,” shared Chris Rupp, Albertsons Cos. EVP and Chief Customer & Digital Officer. “These two new features are important ways we’re helping customers reduce the effort associated with grocery shopping so they can spend the time enjoying meals with family and friends.”

Meal Planning

The company’s new Meal Plans feature seamlessly integrates top-rated meal planning app, Mealime, to help customers answer the ongoing question, “what’s for dinner?”. The Meal Plans feature provides an easy, convenient and personalized way to plan meals and cook recipes that is unrivaled in the market. Members have access to thousands of delicious, shoppable recipes developed by professional chefs and dietticians that are curated and refined based on taste and dietary preferences.

Members can break out of that food rut and complete their weekly shopping in less than 10 minutes with the option for pick-up and delivery, or in-store shopping.

Schedule & Save

Albertsons Cos. is also unveiling “Schedule & Save,” a new auto-replenishment offering online so loyalty members can ensure their grocery and household essentials always remain in-stock. Developed with convenience-seekers in mind, the new offering automates the task of routine shopping. This allows customers to automatically replenish their more frequently purchased items across categories in a way that is adaptable to every lifestyle. The products scheduled for purchase will be offered at an attractive discounted price, reflecting significant savings off the average shelf price, available for pick-up or delivery.

Currently available to select Safeway customers in northern California, Schedule & Save was developed in partnership with auto-replenishment and predictive shopping platform Replenium. In 2022, Albertsons Cos. plans to expand the program nationwide and include a continuous expanding list of items for members to add for auto-replenishment.

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.

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Kirby Nardo, Albertsons Cos.

Kirby.Nardo@albertsons.com

Source: Albertsons Companies, Inc.

FAQ

What new digital offerings did Albertsons launch?

Albertsons launched Meal Planning and Schedule & Save to enhance customer convenience.

How does the Meal Planning feature work?

The Meal Planning feature integrates with the Mealime app, providing personalized meal suggestions and shoppable recipes.

What is the Schedule & Save feature?

Schedule & Save is an auto-replenishment service that allows loyalty members to ensure their essentials are always in-stock at discounted prices.

Where is the Schedule & Save feature currently available?

Schedule & Save is currently available to select Safeway customers in northern California.

When does Albertsons plan to expand its new features?

Albertsons plans to expand the Schedule & Save program nationwide in 2022.