Shipt and Target Launch Same-Day Delivery in Philadelphia
March 22 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 Philadelphia, PA. Beginning April 5, 2018, Shipt
will deliver from Target stores to the Philadelphia metro area.
Cumulatively, the launch gives more than 2 million households in
the Philadelphia metro area access to Target products, delivered by
Shipt in as little as one hour. To celebrate the launch, new Shipt
members who sign up prior to April 5 will receive an annual
membership for $49 (regularly $99).
“With this launch, Philadelphia area residents can now enjoy the
convenience and personalization of Shipt same-day delivery, saving
them time in their busy lives,” said Bill Smith, founder and CEO of
Shipt. “Through the 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 year.”
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 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 Philadelphia.”
Leading up to the expansion, Shipt will add more than 900 Shipt
shoppers in the Philadelphia metro area to be 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 available to over 30 million households in more than 80
markets across the country. Throughout 2018, Shipt will continue to
expand. By the end of the year, Shipt will be in nearly 180
markets, reaching 80 million households, about 65 percent of U.S.
households. Shipt was founded in The Magic City, Birmingham, Ala.,
and maintains offices in Birmingham 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)
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