Albertsons Companies Inc. is scaling up its digital commitment to business-to-business with the expansion of its B2B ecommerce platform across more than 2,000 grocery stores under banners including Albertsons, Safeway, ACME, Jewel-Osco, Vons, and others.
The expanded offering marks a significant move by the grocer into the B2B procurement space, targeting small offices, educational institutions, government agencies, and residential care programs with a full-service online ordering solution for snacks, beverages, catering, cleaning products, and paper goods.
“Albertsons Cos. is well-positioned to meet the needs of business customers, so they can spend their time running the business, not errands,” said Stephen Menaquale, senior vice president of ecommerce for Albertsons. “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.”
Albertsons is No. 19 in the Top 2000 Database. The database ranks North America’s top online retailers by their annual ecommerce sales.
Albertsons focuses on B2B ecommerce
Albertsons’ B2B ecommerce push comes as more businesses seek streamlined, consumer-like procurement tools for recurring supplies.
The platform offers same-day delivery, flexible payment terms, and white-glove service — without order minimums or online markups. It positions Albertsons to compete with Amazon Business, Costco Business Delivery, and local wholesalers targeting the business supply chain.
The grocer is also emphasizing ease of adoption. Business accounts are free to create, come with online tax exemption capabilities, and are eligible for a $30 introductory discount. The company also says it will continue to support purchasing through individual banner sites, allowing localized access and brand familiarity for customers.
Sectors Albertsons is targeting for B2B sales
- Small offices can replenish breakroom snacks and beverages or arrange meeting catering.
- K-12 schools can order fresh food options and accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Local governments and nonprofits can procure household and pantry essentials.
- Residential programs such as senior living and treatment centers can secure routine deliveries of groceries and cleaning supplies.
The business initiative builds on Albertsons’ ongoing ecommerce investments. As of February, the company operated 2,270 retail food and drug stores and 22 distribution centers across 34 states and the District of Columbia.
Albertsons has historically focused on consumer grocery delivery. Now, its strategic turn toward serving business buyers signals broader ambitions in the B2B fulfillment space. The combination of its physical footprint and last-mile capabilities could prove a differentiator as more businesses seek reliable, localized supply partners.
The company’s ecommerce expansion aligns with a broader industry trend: legacy retailers and grocers are increasingly digitizing B2B transactions and building flexible delivery networks to tap into recurring, high-volume sales from commercial buyers.
Albertsons has not disclosed specific sales targets for the B2B platform. However, it emphasized that the channel is a key pillar of its digital growth strategy.
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