Target now offers a same day shipping on its website.

The target goes to delivery the same day.

The company now offers same-day delivery via its own website, Target.com. This is not Target's first foray into the fray of the same day; The retailer has acquired $ 550 million in 2017 for the same day Shipt delivery service. In January, Target expanded its Shipt service to include all major product categories.

As part of its latest effort, Target customers will be able to order 65,000 items from Target.com for delivery the same day. In a presentation provided to Business Insider, Target said that one in five orders for the same day had been placed by customers who had never previously placed orders in digital target format. The retailer has already reported repeat rates of nearly 80% for service in the first quarter.

Target said in a statement that some products could be delivered "in less than an hour". Same-day delivery will be available in 47 states and will cover 1,500 Target stores. The service will not be immediately added to the Target app, but it will be before the 2019 holiday season.

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Target will continue to use Shipt to respond to orders the same day, but customers will not necessarily have to pay annual membership fees – $ 49 per year via Target – for the service.

According to a Target release, customers can either pay a $ 9.99 delivery fee or try Shipt out for a free four-week trial. Buyers will now be able to use their RED target cards, which will allow them to earn rewards and get 5% off their orders.

The announcement of the target comes as competitors like Walmart and Amazon prepare for next day delivery. The Minneapolis-based retailer is focusing instead on its collection and delivery options, including free pick-up and order picking, free shipping, and two-day replenishment for REDcard.

"With the same day delivery now available directly in the Target.com experience, we have simplified the task of our customers so that they can shop at Target, while enjoying excellent customer service. value-for-money, an badortment of carefully selected products and an effective customer service. ", said in a statement the digital VPN of Target, Dawn Block.

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