Shipt and Target to Launch Same-Day Delivery in Washington, D.C. and Baltimore
March 15 2018 - 7:00AM
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 ShiptShipt 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 TargetMinneapolis-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.
MEDIA CONTACT: press@shipt.com | (415)
625-8555
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