BIRMINGHAM, Ala., June 07, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Shipt, a leading online marketplace, today announced that they will begin same-day delivery of an assortment of groceries and home essentials with two major retailers. Beginning June 21, Shipt will deliver from Gordon Food Service Store and Target stores to the Pittsburgh metro area.
Shipt delivery originally debuted in Philadelphia in April, and by expanding into Pittsburgh, more than 530,000 Pennsylvania households will have access to both Gordon Food Service Store and Target products. To celebrate the announcement, new Shipt members who sign up prior to launch will receive an annual membership for $49 (regularly $99).
Founded in 2014 in Birmingham, Alabama, 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.
“Families in Pittsburgh can now revolutionize the way they shop for everything from fresh groceries to household essentials all in the name of convenience,” said Bill Smith, founder and chief executive officer, Shipt. “Through our app, everything our members need is right at their fingertips and can be on their kitchen counter in as soon as one hour.”
Leading up to the launch, Shipt will add more than 200 new Shipt Shoppers in the Pittsburgh area. These shoppers will 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 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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