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Shipt expands delivery reach with Walgreens, 7-Eleven
Addition of leading retailers increases Shipt’s store coverage across the country by more than 40%
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In 2021, Shipt experienced its largest service area expansion in three years, adding nearly 1,000 more store locations and more than 2 million households to its coverage area.Shipt
Same-day delivery company Shipt announced Friday that it has partnered with Walgreens and 7-Eleven to offer customers same-day delivery of products from two of the country’s retail leaders.
The addition of these two retailers increases Shipt’s store coverage across the country by more than 40% and represents the most stores ever added to Shipt’s marketplace at one time. Together, these launches represent an impressive show of momentum and growth for Shipt, which now boasts a diverse collection of more than 140 retail partnerships.
Health and wellness retailer Walgreens will be launching nationwide on the Shipt marketplace with over 25,000 items available from more than 6,303 locations, and convenience giant 7-Eleven adds nearly 6,450 locations. To drive adoption in markets, Shipt is working with both Walgreens and 7-Eleven on unique customer promotions.
“We’re thrilled to welcome 7-Eleven and Walgreens to our dynamic marketplace of retailers,” said Rina Hurst, Shipt’s chief business officer. “Located on corners of nearly every major market in America, these two powerhouse brands are incredible complements to our marketplace, bringing customers even more variety and product categories while driving added convenience for each brands’ shoppers. Shipt brings to each of these relationships our personal approach to service and a differentiation of the high-quality experience our shoppers deliver to each and every customer.”
Available this week on the Shipt marketplace, customers now have access to thousands of over-the-counter medications (OTC), beauty, personal care, household, and convenience products from Walgreens, as well as a variety of snacks, drinks, and household essentials from 7-Eleven.
“7-Eleven strives to be the first choice for convenience. Anytime, anywhere,” said Raghu Mahadevan, 7-Eleven SVP and chief digital officer. “Expanding our delivery portfolio with Shipt allows shoppers access to more than 3,000 7-Eleven products, including groceries, over-the-counter medicines, household goods and a range of food and beverage options, in as soon as an hour.”
“People across the country depend on Walgreens for their health and wellness needs and everyday essentials, and we look forward to our brand reaching even more customers through our collaboration with Shipt,” said Stefanie Kruse, vice president of digital commerce and omnichannel, Walgreens. “Shipt demonstrates a clear commitment to service and convenience, and we are excited to offer their above-and-beyond approach to personal shopping and delivery to our customers.”
Since 2020, Shipt, which is a subsidiary of Target Corp., has tripled its network of shoppers and doubled its retail partners to offer same-day delivery. And in 2021, Shipt experienced its largest service area expansion in three years, adding nearly 1,000 more store locations and more than 2 million households to its coverage area. Initally focused on grocery delivery, Shipt now includes partners such as CVS, Bed Bath & Beyond, Party City, GNC and others. The Shipt online marketplace and same-day delivery service now reaches almost 300 metropolitan areas nationwide, accessible to 80% of households in more than 5,000 U.S. cities.
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