Albertsons® Companies Helps Customers Prepare for Fall with Free Flu Immunizations and Grocery Savings

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Customers can receive seasonal immunizations, earn up to $20 off their next grocery purchase and take advantage of walk-in or scheduled appointments

BOISE, Idaho--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Albertsons® Companies, Inc. [NYSE: ACI] pharmacies are helping customers prepare for the back-to-school season and the busy months ahead by making flu immunizations convenient, accessible and rewarding. Customers can receive a free flu immunization at any of the company's more than 1,700 pharmacy locations, including Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw’s, ACME and Tom Thumb.*

Customers who receive a qualifying vaccination at their local Albertsons Cos. pharmacy will receive a coupon for up to $20 off their next grocery purchase.† The offer is available to every eligible individual who receives a qualifying vaccine, creating additional savings opportunities for households that choose to get vaccinated together.

"At Albertsons Cos., we care for our communities in the moments that matter, and helping our customers and communities stay well is at the heart of what we do,”” said Anthony DalPonte, President of Pharmacy and Health at Albertsons Cos. “As families prepare for back-to-school and the busy fall season, our pharmacy teams are making it easy to access annual flu shots and other recommended immunizations through convenient care, trusted clinical expertise and personalized support. We're committed to helping our customers prepare for the season ahead and make informed decisions for themselves and their families."

Getting vaccinated is simple and flexible. Customers can schedule an appointment online, through their local store website or app, or visit their neighborhood pharmacy without an appointment, as walk-ins are welcome. Many locations offer evening and weekend hours to help accommodate busy schedules.

Albertsons Cos. pharmacists are trusted healthcare professionals who can answer questions, review vaccination recommendations and help customers make informed decisions about their healthcare needs. Pharmacists can review vaccination history and discuss additional immunizations that may be appropriate for eligible individuals and family members. Customers also receive free access to a digital vaccine record.

In addition to flu immunizations, Albertsons Cos. pharmacies offer a variety of immunization services, including vaccines for pneumonia, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), shingles, hepatitis B, tetanus and HPV, subject to eligibility and availability.

To welcome new pharmacy customers, Albertsons Cos. offers grocery savings incentives.‡ Eligible customers who fill or transfer a prescription to an Albertsons Cos. pharmacy for the first time can earn savings on groceries while taking advantage of convenient pharmacy services, including prescription management tools and DriveUp & Go™ prescription pickup at participating locations.§ Together, these offerings make it easier for customers to access trusted pharmacy care and everyday savings in one place.

Customers can also shop for seasonal wellness essentials while visiting their local store. From tissues and cough and cold remedies to pain relievers and other health products, Albertsons Cos. stores are a convenient one-stop destination to help families prepare for the fall and winter seasons.

For more information about the current vaccines available, DriveUp & Go prescription pickup, including eligibility and participating locations, and grocery savings incentives for new pharmacy customers, click here or visit a local Albertsons Cos. pharmacy.

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*Free with most insurance.

†Details of coupon can be found here.

‡Restrictions apply. For details: ACME Markets, Albertsons, Amigos, Carrs, Haggen, Jewel-Osco, Pavilions, Randalls, Safeway, Shaw’s, Star Market, Tom Thumb and Vons.

§Not all prescriptions are eligible for DriveUp & Go, including refrigerated or frozen medications, first fills of controlled medications, REMS medications, pseudoephedrine, compound drugs and glucose testing supplies billed to Medicare Part B.

About Albertsons Companies

Albertsons Companies is a leading food and drug retailer in the United States. As of June 20, 2026, the Company operated 2,240 retail stores with 1,708 in-store pharmacies, 408 associated fuel centers, 22 dedicated distribution centers and 19 manufacturing facilities. The Company operates stores across 35 states and the District of Columbia under 22 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. In 2025, along with the Albertsons Companies Foundation, the Company contributed $497 million in food and financial support, including $56 million through its Nourishing Neighbors Program, to ensure those living in its communities and those impacted by disasters have enough to eat.

Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Tom Thumb, Randalls, United Supermarkets, Pavilions, Haggen and Balducci's Food Lovers Market are registered trademarks of Albertsons Companies Inc. or its subsidiaries. ACME, Carrs, Kings Food Markets, Shaw's, and Star Market are trademarks of Albertsons Companies Inc. or its subsidiaries. Albertsons associated logos, product names and services are trademarks of Albertsons Companies, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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