Jewel-Osco launches online ordering for pickup, delivery

ITASCA, Ill. — Albertsons’ Jewel-Osco banner is bringing a new service to its Chicago customers. The chain will roll e-commerce through its website on out on Nov. 7, allowing customers to shop online for groceries that they can pick up or have delivered.

“This gives people another option when shopping for groceries,” Jewel-Osco president Doug Cygan said. “The Jewel-Osco e-commerce department allows for the company to come full circle as we began delivering tea in 1899.”

The banner has designated 11 stores to fulfill the orders, allowing customers to enter their ZIP code to find the store nearest to them. Six of the 11 stores will offer in-store pick-up. The delivery charge will range from $5.95 to $7.95 based on the time of day and window selected, with a minimum order of $49, the company said. First-time orders will receive free delivery.

Jewel-Osco said it has purchased 60 new trucks that are equipped to accommodate fresh food delivery, and said it has hired 100 new employees to fulfill orders.