Shipt offering same-day delivery from Walgreens

Walgreens customers can now get same-day delivery, thanks to the retailer’s partnership with Shipt.

Through this partnership, shoppers will gain access to thousands of over-the-counter medications, beauty, personal care, household and convenience products from Walgreens, as well as a variety of snacks, drinks and household essentials from 7-Eleven. 

“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,” Stefanie Kruse, Walgreens vice president of digital commerce and omnichannel said. “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.”

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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, the company said. 

“We’re thrilled to welcome 7-Eleven and Walgreens to our dynamic marketplace of retailers,” Rina Hurst, Shipt’s chief business officer said. “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.”

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Walgreens will be launching nationwide with over 25,000 items available from more than 6,303 locations and 7-Eleven with nearly 6,450. To drive adoption in markets, Shipt is working with both retailers on unique customer promotions.