Shipt Adds Safeway to Portfolio

Shipt is expanding its delivery footprint by adding a new retailer to its network.The grocery delivery service announced it will begin same-day delivery from Safeway stores in 13 markets. Shipt will offer same-day delivery from Safeway in the following markets:Arizona: Tucson and PhoenixColorado: Boulder, Colorado Springs, Denver and Fort CollinsMaryland: BaltimoreNevada: RenoOregon: Eugene and PortlandWashington: Seattle and SpokaneWashington, D.C.This expansion gives more than 10.9 million households access to products delivered by Shipt in as little as one hour. To celebrate the announcement, new Shipt members in these markets will receive a 2 week free trial and $15 off their first order.The Alabama-based company recently announced plans to expand its headquarters and create more than 800 jobs in that state over the next few years. The expansion project will add approximately 881 full-time jobs with average annual pay of approximately $48,300. The company says it has invested $10 million into the project.Since its founding, Shipt has grown rapidly with its service available to nearly 50 million households in more than 150 cities and most states across the country.Last week Shipt announced it would begin grocery delivery in the New York City area.“Shipt’s footprint across the country is rapidly expanding – not only into new communities, but also with expanded retailer offerings. Safeway customers already know the value of convenience and this expansion gives them a new way to access their favorite Safeway signature products,” 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.”To support the Safeway expansion, Shipt plans to add to its network of shoppers across these regions to be part of the team responsible for ensuring complete, accurate fulfillment of each order. Throughout 2018, Shipt says it will continue to expand by adding both Target stores and additional retailer partners to its online marketplace, offering members more options to shop.

Shipt Adds Safeway to Portfolio

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