According to a recent posting in Supermarket News, Albertsons Companies has extended the Flash grocery service to more than 2,0000 stores including the Safeway, Vons, Shaw’s and Acme banners.  Shoppers can select designated Flash items that can be delivered within a 30-to-60-minute period.  Customers can also collect groceries within 30 minutes or less.

The service is offered through the Albertsons Companies websites and mobile apps that offer Flash-eligible items at the same prices as in-store purchases.  The Flash order costs $4 for pickup and $12 per delivery order.

Albertsons Companies has upgraded loyalty programs with FreshPass providing online grocery delivery against either an annual or monthly subscription.  The company claims 35 million members of the U Loyalty Program with Drive-up and Go operating in 2,000 stores fulfilling orders within two hours.