Albertsons Companies’ Sincerely Health™ Platform Introduces New Apple Watch Integration Enabling Customers to Earn Healthy Points for Closing Activity Rings

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Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) has launched a first-of-its-kind program that allows customers to share activity data from their Apple Watch and iPhone through the Sincerely Health digital health platform. This initiative rewards users for staying active, earning up to 75 points daily for closing all Activity rings on their Apple Watch and up to 25 points from their iPhone's Fitness app. The program aims to promote well-being and provides incentives for achieving fitness goals.

In addition to activity tracking, the Sincerely Health platform helps users improve their health score through personalized goals related to physical activity, nutrition, and sleep. The service is free and accessible via Albertsons’ grocery banners.

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• Partnership with Apple enhances customer engagement through activity rewards.
• Free digital health tool encourages healthier lifestyle among users.

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First-of-its-kind program using Apple Watch and iPhone inspires well-being and rewards customers for staying active with points redeemable for grocery coupons and discounts

BOISE, Idaho--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Albertsons Companies, Inc. (NYSE: ACI) today announces a unique collaboration with Apple to bring activity data from Apple Watch and iPhone to the Sincerely Health digital health and wellness platform. Customers who wear Apple Watch Series 3 or later can now choose to share their activity data with their Sincerely Health account and earn up to 75 points daily for closing all three Activity rings: Move, Exercise and Stand. Customers who do not have an Apple Watch can connect their iPhone with iOS 16 through the Fitness app and earn up to 25 points each day for closing their Move ring.

Earn grocery rewards daily at Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco and more by closing your Activity rings through the Sincerely Health platform. (Photo: Business Wire)

"We are taking another step towards our commitment to inspire well-being by rewarding customers for their physical activity. Customers can now connect their Apple Watch or iPhone and receive rewards for closing their activity rings," said Omer Gajial, Chief Digital Officer and EVP Health at Albertsons Companies. "By integrating Apple Watch with the Sincerely Health platform, we are making it easy for customers to get value and also receive incentives for achieving their fitness goals.”

Additionally, all Sincerely Health users can improve their overall health score and earn points toward grocery coupons and discounts by setting up one or multiple goals related to physical activity, nutrition, lifestyle and sleep. Users can manage their personal data by choosing what information to share.

Sincerely Health is designed to measure a customer’s Health Score based on seven dimensions of well-being: activity, mindfulness, sleep, mental well-being, physical health, nutrition and healthy habits. Therefore, customers can access health-related resources and receive personalized guidance and recommendations for selecting the right foods and establishing goals for mental and general well-being. Sincerely Health also offers an online pharmacy experience where customers can manage pharmacy prescriptions and schedule vaccine appointments.

Sincerely Health is a free digital health and wellness tool available on 16 Albertsons Cos. grocery banners and websites, including Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Shaw’s, Jewel-Osco, Acme, Tom Thumb and more.

Click here for downloadable images or to sign up for a Sincerely Health account click here.

ABOUT ALBERTSONS COMPANIES

Albertsons Companies is a leading food and drug retailer in the United States. As of February 25, 2023, the Company operated 2,271 retail stores with 1,722 pharmacies, 401 associated fuel centers, 22 dedicated distribution centers and 19 manufacturing facilities. The Company operates stores across 34 states and the District of Columbia with 24 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. In 2022, along with the Albertsons Companies Foundation, the Company contributed more than $200 million in food and financial support, including more than $40 million through our Nourishing Neighbors Program to ensure those living in our communities and those impacted by disasters have enough to eat.

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FAQ

What is Albertsons' new program with Apple about?

Albertsons has launched a collaboration with Apple that allows customers to share activity data from their Apple Watch or iPhone to earn rewards through the Sincerely Health platform.

How can customers earn points through the Sincerely Health platform?

Customers can earn up to 75 points daily by closing their Activity rings on Apple Watch and up to 25 points using their iPhone's Fitness app.

What are the benefits of using the Sincerely Health digital health platform?

Users can improve their health score, receive personalized health recommendations, and earn grocery coupons and discounts.

Is the Sincerely Health platform available to all Albertsons customers?

Yes, the Sincerely Health platform is free and available across all Albertsons grocery banners.