BOISE, IDAHO – Albertsons Companies, Inc., has teamed up with Nuance Communications, Inc., to deploy Nuance’s Intelligent Engagement Platform to the retailer’s online grocery platform. 

Nuance’s software offers virtual assistant and chat solutions that can deliver real-time support to customers grocery shopping online via the web and mobile apps. The artificial intelligence (AI) powered platform assists customers throughout their shopping online experience. 

“Supporting our customers’ needs as quickly, safely and efficiently as possible is of utmost importance to us,” said Chris Rupp, chief customer and digital officer at Albertsons Companies. “We are pleased to offer shoppers multiple options when it comes to ordering online – from instore pickup to contactless delivery. Our associates are fully committed to assisting our customers in the stores, and now we can extend that same Albertsons experience to our digital channels, ensuring our customers' needs are met however they choose to shop.” 

For more information on Nuance’s platform, click here.