Target and Shipt Launch Same-Day Delivery in Chicago
June 05 2018 - 7:00AM
Membership-based delivery service expands across
the Midwest with addition of Target to its online marketplace
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 Chicago metro area
beginning June 7.
Shipt delivery originally launched in Illinois with
select retailers in July 2017, and this expansion gives more than
3.5 million households across the metro area access to same-day
delivery of products from their local Target store. This expansion
is part of the company’s growth throughout six Midwest states
including: Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Missouri, Ohio and
Wisconsin. To celebrate the expansion, new Shipt members who sign
up prior to the launch in their market will receive an annual
membership for $49 (regularly $99) and a $15 credit to spend on a
Target order of $100 or more.
“Families across the Midwest have already embraced
the convenience of Shipt delivery. This regional expansion
underscores our continued mission to evolve the shopping experience
through personalization, increased product offerings and varied
retailer options,” said Harley Butler, chief marketing officer,
Shipt. “Through our app, our members have access to everything they
need, when they need it, right at their fingertips. Looking ahead,
Shipt will continue to expand and bring same-day delivery to a
growing number of households across the country.”
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 across Illinois.”
To support the expansion, Shipt plans to add to its
shopper network throughout the state of Illinois. 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 on “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 the majority of its stores by the 2018 holiday season. By the
end of the year, the service will be available to 65 percent of
U.S. households across 180 markets, reaching a total of 80 million
households, and in 2019, same-day delivery will expand to 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)
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