Shipt and Target Launch Same-Day Delivery in Philadelphia

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. and MINNEAPOLIS, March 22, 2018 -- 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.

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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 Shipt
Shipt 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 Target
Minneapolis-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.

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