BIRMINGHAM, Ala. and MINNEAPOLIS, March 15, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Shipt, a leading online marketplace, and Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT) today announced they will begin same-day delivery of more than 55,000 groceries, essentials, home, electronics, toys and other products in two East Coast cities. Beginning March 29, 2018, Shipt will deliver from Target stores in Washington, D.C. and Baltimore.
Cumulatively, the new partnership gives nearly 2.9 million households across these two cities access to Target products delivered by Shipt in as little as one hour. To celebrate the launch, new members who sign up prior to March 29 will receive an annual membership for $49 (regularly $99).
“Now more than ever, residents in the Capital City and beyond can access the convenience and ease of same-day delivery with unbeatable personalization,” said Bill Smith, founder and CEO of Shipt. “Through our app, our members have access to everything they need, when they need it, right at their fingertips. This is just the beginning of the sweeping expansion that Shipt and Target have planned for the coming year.”
Founded in 2014, Shipt is committed to simplifying its members’ lives by offering a new, convenient same-day shopping experience. Shipt’s marketplace gives customers the ability to browse, search and shop the in-store assortment of products online. Customers 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 over $35.
“Same-day delivery was at the top of our list when we were thinking about ways to make shopping at Target even easier,” said John Mulligan, executive vice president and chief operating officer, Target. “Shipt’s personalized, customer-focused approach fits perfectly with our commitment to deliver a convenient, exceptional experience and we’re excited to begin offering same-day service in Washington, D.C. and Baltimore.”
Leading up to the launch, Shipt plans to add more than 1,900 Shipt Shoppers in Washington, D.C. and Baltimore to be a part of the team responsible for ensuring complete, accurate fulfillments of each order. To apply to be a Shipt Shopper, visit Shipt.com and click “Get Paid to Shop.”
Through this partnership, Target plans to offer convenient, same-day delivery of the in-store assortment of groceries, essentials, home, electronics, toys and other products from approximately half of stores by early 2018. The majority of Target stores will offer the service by the 2018 holiday season, reaching all major markets across the country. By the end of 2019, same-day delivery will include all major product categories at Target.
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 currently available to over 30 million households in more than 80 markets across the country. By the end of 2018, Shipt will have expanded to cover 80 million households in 170 markets. Shipt maintains offices in Birmingham, Ala., and San Francisco, Calif. For more information, visit Shipt.com.
About Target
Minneapolis-based Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT) serves guests at 1,826 stores and at Target.com. Since 1946, Target has given 5 percent of its profit to communities, which today equals millions of dollars a week. For more information, visit Target.com/Pressroom. For a behind-the-scenes look at Target, visit Target.com/abullseyeview or follow @TargetNews on Twitter.
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