Albertsons and some of its subsidiaries, including Vons and Pavilions, are stopping their in-house delivery service in parts of California and other states starting in February, reports MarketWatch. Instead, the grocers will rely more on third-party delivery apps like DoorDash.
This move comes after Proposition 22 went into effect in December. Prop 22 allows third-party delivery services to continue to classify workers as independent contractors, meaning they are not required to provide them with benefits such as healthcare.
“In early December, Albertsons Companies made the strategic decision to discontinue using our own home delivery fleet of trucks in select locations, including Southern California, beginning February 27, 2021,” said Albertsons spokesperson Andrew Whelan. “We will transition that portion of our e-commerce operations to third-party logistics providers who specialize in that service. Our HR teams are working to place impacted associates in stores, plants, and distribution centers.
