Shipt and Target Launch Same-Day Delivery in Knoxville
May 02 2018 - 9:18AM
Shipt, a leading online delivery 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 to the Knoxville, Tennessee,
area beginning May 8.
Cumulatively, the launch gives more than 160,000 households in
Knoxville and the surrounding area access to Target products,
delivered by Shipt in as little as one hour. To celebrate the
announcement, new Shipt members who sign up prior to launch will
receive an annual membership for $49 (regularly $99).
“This launch not only expands Shipt’s footprint across the state
of Tennessee, but also gives new and loyal members alike access to
delivery from a growing list of retailers and products they love
and trust,” said Bill Smith, founder and chief executive officer,
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 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.
“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 Knoxville.”
Leading up to the launch, Shipt will add more than 175 new Shipt
Shoppers in Tennessee. These shoppers will 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, and by
the end of the year it will be in nearly 180 markets, reaching 80
million households, or close to 65 percent of U.S. households. 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 nearly 50 million in more than 100 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.
About TargetMinneapolis-based Target
Corporation (NYSE:TGT) serves guests at 1,829 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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