MINNEAPOLIS — Target Corp. has added new features to its same-day pickup and delivery services in a bid to make holiday shopping more convenient for its customers. “Our guests love the convenience of our same-day services, and we’ve seen tremendous growth in these offerings over the past year, driven by continued investments in our amazing
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Rite Aid said Thursday that it is teaming with Shipt to bring same-day delivery of health and wellness products to all its stores across 17 states. Customers can order from more than 2,000 Rite Aid locations through the Shipt marketplace, with delivery to their door in as soon as one hour. The
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Pharmacy has upgraded the CarePass program to offer same-day prescription delivery for eligible members through an expanded partnership with Shipt. Members may also add everyday wellness essentials to their prescription delivery, including selected items from categories like vitamins, digestive health, pain relief, first aid, groceries and more. Nonmembers may choose same-day
MINNEAPOLIS — Target Corp.’s comparable sales for the combined November/December period grew 17.2%, driven by a 4.3% increase in store traffic and a 12.3% increase in average ticket size, the company said Wednesday. Store-originated comparable sales grew 4.2%, while comparable digital sales grew 102%. “The momentum in our business continued in the holiday season with
MINNEAPOLIS — Target Corp. is catering to last-minute shoppers by making its contactless same-day pickup and delivery options available until 5 p.m. on Christmas Eve. Target guests can place their orders at the click of a button as late as 5 p.m. on December 24 for free pickup at a local Target store, or they
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Shipt announced it will add 100,000 shoppers this holiday season, bringing its personal shopper base to over 300,000. Over the past six months, Shipt has experienced fast-paced growth, doubling its shopper base, expanding its retailer footprint and growing its membership and customer base. The continued growth of its shopper community will not
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — One week after an historic day for Meijer, on which it opened three stores in a single day for the first time in its 85-year history, the Midwest family-owned retailer has now launched its popular Meijer Home Delivery service in suburban Cleveland. Starting Tuesday, more than 90,000 households in Avon, Mentor and Stow
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Pharmacy said Thursday it is now offering prescription delivery within hours in addition to their 1-2 day prescription delivery service available nationwide. The service, delivered by Shipt, a same-day delivery marketplace, is available at 6,000 CVS Pharmacy locations across the country, giving patients a faster and even more convenient way to get their
MINNEAPOLIS — Target Corp. has tapped Kelly Caruso to serve as chief executive officer of Shipt, the same-day delivery company Target acquired in 2017. She succeeds Bill Smith, Shipt’s founder, who is leaving his post to pursue other opportunities but will continue to serve as an adviser to the company. Caruso most recently served as
MINNEAPOLIS — Target Corp. is upping its delivery game as it vows to be the “easiest place to shop for the holiday season.” Target said Tuesday that it will become first retailer to offer same-day delivery and drive up service coast to coast. The retailer said its will also offer free two-day shipping to all customers,
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Hy-Vee Inc. on Tuesday announced partnerships with grocery delivery services Instacart and Shipt that will allow the retailer to expand its Aisles Online program to include same-day delivery in more than two dozen markets. “With 245 stores across an eight-state region, Hy-Vee is always looking to meet customers’ needs,” said
MINNEAPOLIS — Target Corp. has purchased online same-day delivery platform Shipt Inc. for $550 million. The discounter will leverage its store network and Shipt’s proprietary technology platform and community of shoppers to provide same-day delivery across the country. The acquisition will accelerate Target’s digital fulfillment efforts, bringing same-day delivery services to approximately half of its