MEMPHIS, TN--(Marketwired - Nov 21, 2016) - Shipt, the fastest growing online grocery marketplace, today announced that it will begin delivering fresh groceries from local Kroger stores to Memphis residents beginning on December 1, 2016. At launch, over 350,000 households in the Memphis area will have access to grocery delivery from Shipt. To celebrate the launch of Shipt in Memphis, annual members who sign up prior to December 1 will receive $25 off their first grocery order.
Founded in 2014, Shipt is committed to simplifying the lives of its members by offering an alternative to time consuming grocery shopping. Shipt delivers all items available at traditional grocery stores, which are conveniently listed in its app in designated sections, including categories that feature healthy ingredients, seasonal selections and ingredients for quick, easy meals.
To gain access to Shipt grocery delivery, Memphis residents can select the Shipt membership that best fits their needs ($14/month or $99/year). Then through the Shipt app, members can shop the full selection of groceries offered at local Kroger stores, note any preferences, choose a one-hour delivery window and pay for their order. Shipt connects members with a community of Shoppers who hand pick their items and deliver them as soon as one hour after the order is placed, or up to 24 hours in advance.
"From music, to food and entertainment, Memphis is one of the most vibrant cities in the country," said Bill Smith, founder and CEO of Shipt. "Shopping for groceries is often the last way someone wants to spend their time. With the busy holiday season right around the corner, we know now is the perfect time to bring the convenience of Shipt to residents across Memphis."
Shipt does not utilize surge pricing, even during peak times, and members have access to unlimited free delivery for orders over $35. To sign up for Shipt and learn more about the service and availability, visit Shipt.com/Memphis.
Leading up to the launch, Shipt plans to grow their network of shoppers, who are 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." Shipt displays a commitment to each of the communities it serves and plans to identify opportunities to help eliminate hunger and food insecurity in and around Memphis.
About Shipt
Shipt, the nation's fastest growing online grocery marketplace, partners with leading retailers and local stores to deliver groceries via a community of shoppers and a convenient app. Actively delivering in 31 cities and their surrounding suburban regions across the country, Shipt provides members with unparalleled convenience and exceptional service that simplifies the grocery shopping experience. Shipt offers unlimited grocery deliveries to members for $99 per year. The company currently has offices in Birmingham, AL, and San Francisco, CA. For more information, visit Shipt.com.
Shipt sources groceries from local Kroger stores, however, the company is not endorsed or affiliated with Kroger.