BIRMINGHAM, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Shipt, an app-based grocery delivery service that serves 25 major metropolitan areas across the country, and H-E-B, one of the nation's largest and most respected grocery retailers, are pleased to announce a partnership designed to bring the convenience of grocery delivery to customers across the state of Texas. The partnership will launch in San Antonio, H-E-B’s headquarters, on May 25, 2016, with plans to expand to Houston, Austin, Dallas and more markets this year.
In addition to providing grocery delivery from H-E-B stores 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, Shipt will also partner with Central Market to provide on-demand grocery delivery. Central Market is owned by H-E-B, and provides the finest food that Texas and the world has to offer. Through the partnership, H-E-B and Central Market customers will be able to select and purchase their groceries through Shipt’s mobile app and schedule delivery as soon as one hour after placing their orders. Orders then will be fulfilled by Shipt’s community of reliable shoppers who expertly select items and deliver them safely and conveniently.
“Over the past year, Shipt has rapidly introduced grocery delivery to cities across the country. We are one of the fastest-growing on-demand services in the United States, and H-E-B is the type of grocer with whom we seek to partner due to their commitment to quality food, excellent customer service and dedication to their local communities,” said Bill Smith, founder and CEO of Shipt. “Through our partnership with H-E-B, we will make life easier for busy individuals and families, while creating jobs across Texas. We care deeply about serving H-E-B customers and the communities in which we operate, and look forward to providing our members with more time to focus on the things they care about most.”
Leading up to the launch, Shipt will build a network of more than 300 shoppers and identify opportunities to support community organizations throughout San Antonio.
“H-E-B has provided high-quality groceries to Texans for more than 110 years. We are connected to our customers throughout all of our markets, and always are looking for new ways to make the grocery shopping experience more convenient,” said Greg Souquette, senior vice president and general manager of San Antonio operations at H-E-B. “Shipt shares this commitment, as well as our belief in community development and engagement, which is why we are thrilled to announce this new partnership.”
Through the Shipt app, members shop a full selection of groceries, 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.
Customers who sign up for an annual membership prior to the May 25 launch will receive $50 in grocery credit. For a detailed map of the coverage area, visit Shipt.com/SanAntonio.
About Shipt
Shipt delivers fresh groceries from local grocery stores through a user-friendly app and dedicated community of shoppers. Shipt is simplifying the grocery shopping experience by empowering members to conveniently grocery shop anywhere. Shipt actively delivers in 25 cities across the country. The company has offices in Birmingham, Ala., and San Francisco. For more information, visit Shipt.com.
About H-E-B
H-E-B, with sales of more than $23 billion, operates more than 370 stores in Texas and Mexico. Known for its innovation and community service, H-E-B is celebrated its 110th anniversary in 2015. Recognized for its fresh food, quality products, convenient services, and a commitment to environmental responsibility and sustainability, H-E-B strives to provide the best customer experience at everyday low prices. Based in San Antonio, H-E-B employs more than 87,000 Partners in Texas and 9,000 Partners in Mexico and serves millions of customers in more than 300 communities. For more information, visit heb.com.
