Shipt and Target Expand Same-Day Delivery in Central California
September 20 2018 - 10:00AM
Shipt, a leading same-day delivery marketplace, and Target
Corporation (NYSE: TGT) today announced delivery of more than
55,000 groceries, essentials, home, electronics, toys and other
products in seven Central California markets. Same-day delivery
will also include beer and wine from participating Target stores.
Shipt will become available in each metro on the following dates:
- Oct. 4: Modesto, Sacramento and Stockton, California
- Oct. 11: Bakersfield, Fresno, Merced and Visalia-Porterville,
California
Shipt’s growth to the Central Coast gives close to two million
households across the seven metro areas access to products
delivered by Shipt in as little as one hour. Shipt’s continued
launch throughout California will ultimately offer same-day
delivery to more than 11 million households across the state. To
celebrate the announcement, new Shipt members in California who
sign up before launch day will receive an annual membership for $49
(regularly $99).
“Shipt’s expansion throughout California has brought the
convenience of fresh groceries and household necessities to homes
throughout the state, and we look forward to making the service
available to even more California residents,” said Bill Smith,
founder and chief executive 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. Members must
be at least 21 years old to order or accept alcohol deliveries, and
will be required to present identification upon delivery.
“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 to more California residents.”
Leading up to the launch, Shipt will add more than 1,200 new
Shipt Shoppers in the Central Valley to 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.”
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 70 million households in more than 200
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 more than 1,800 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
the latest store count or 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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