BIRMINGHAM, Ala. , July 19, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Shipt, a leading online marketplace, today announced it will begin same-day delivery of more than 55,000 groceries, essentials, home, electronics, toys and other products to select New Jersey metro areas. Delivery from Target stores will begin in each of the following twelve metro areas, with an additional option for delivery from Morton Williams Supermarket in select metros:
- Atlantic City, East Brunswick, Mercer County, Monmouth County, Tom's River and Vineland, New Jersey: Target delivery will begin July 26.
- Hackettstown, Morristown and North Jersey, New Jersey: Target delivery will begin August 2.
- Edison, Jersey City and Newark, New Jersey: Target delivery will begin August 2; Morton Williams delivery will begin August 9.
This marks Shipt’s inaugural launch in New Jersey, giving more than 2.6 million households across the state access to products delivered by Shipt Shoppers in as little as one hour. To celebrate the announcement, new Shipt members in New Jersey who sign up before August 9 will receive an annual membership for $49 (regularly $99).
“Both Morton Williams Supermarket and Target provide families with the essential products that power their lives, and Shipt is making those trips to the store easier than ever before as we continue to expand throughout the East Coast,” said Bill Smith, founder and chief executive officer, Shipt. “Through our app, our members have access to everything they need, when they need it, right at their fingertips.”
Founded in 2014, Shipt is committed to simplifying its members’ lives by offering a new, convenient same-day shopping experience. Shipt’s marketplace gives members the ability to browse, search and shop the in-store assortment of products online. Members can note preferences, choose a one-hour delivery window and pay for their order, all within the app. Shipt's expert team of shoppers takes care of selecting, bagging and delivering the items. The annual membership grants access to free, unlimited delivery on orders of more than $35.
Leading up to the launch, Shipt plans to add more than 400 new shoppers across New Jersey to be part of the team responsible for ensuring complete, accurate fulfillment of each order. To apply to be a Shipt shopper, visit Shipt.com and click “Get Paid to Shop.”
About Shipt
Shipt is a membership-based online grocery marketplace delivering fresh foods and household essentials through a community of shoppers and a convenient app. Shipt offers quality, personalized grocery delivery to members for $99 per year, and is available to nearly 50 million households in more than 150 markets across the country. Throughout 2018, Shipt will continue to expand by adding both Target stores and additional retailer partners to its online marketplace, offering members more options to shop. Shipt was founded in The Magic City, Birmingham, Alabama, and maintains offices in Birmingham and San Francisco. For more information, visit Shipt.com.
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