5 Grocery Delivery Services to Try
Shipt
If you are a Target, Kroger or Meijer lover, you should consider Shipt grocery delivery services as they deliver produce for you from these stores. They also offer monthly and yearly memberships for their customers. Delivery costs are dependent on your total value. Smaller purchases usually attract a small fee, but the service provider accords a discount to heavy shoppers. When you order from Shipt, your grocer will supply your orders in an hour or less at no extra fee. However, Shipt does not give coupons but offers promotions that you can add to your cart. Another impressive feature is that you can select substitute options for your shopping in case your local store does not stock your preferred item. They also have the option of adding notes in cases where an item in your shopping list is unavailable in their app.
States that are currently enjoying Shipt services include Virginia, Ohio, Oklahoma, Texas, Kentucky, Michigan, Arizona, Alabama, Illinois, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, Indiana and more.
Instacart
Instacart fans prefer this delivery service because of their timely deliveries and a preferable number of stores they have partnered with. Some of these stores include Whole Foods, Smiths, Kroger and more. One-hour deliveries when shopping with Instacart attract extra charges, for example delivery fees for small purchases. Free deliveries are only offered to multi shoppers. Instacart offers promotional coupons in place of store or manufacturer coupons, plus they offer discounts when you select these promotional items. Instacart shoppers do not need memberships to be able to shop online.
AmazonFresh
AmazonFresh grocery deliveries are only available to premium membership holders, and this means premium members can pick up deliveries at their outlet at no extra fee. They also offer same or next day deliveries of fresh produce and other purchases at your doorstep. This delivery service was first launched in Seattle but has now expanded to other major cities. Amazon takes special care of perishables by placing them in coolants to maintain their freshness. With the ‘Past Purchases’ feature on Amazon, you save time by not having to go through all the categories to select items to add to your cart.
Peapod
Peapod provides one of the most efficient grocery delivery services. Subscribing to ‘Order Genius' gives you suggestions on what to add to your cart depending on your previous purchases. Peapod also offers a sorting feature that lets you to make price comparisons for your items and suggests the most common purchases. Peapod offers next day and two weeks advance deliveries, however, re-delivery services may attract extra charges when you are not available at home to receive your order. New customers get to enjoy free deliveries for the first 60 days.
You do not have to become a member with Peapod to shop with them.
Google Express
If you are looking for a free delivery and zero membership grocery delivery service, then Google Express is your go-to shopping partner. Free shipping is only applicable if you surpass the minimum purchase limit of your store. They supply goods from many major retailers and provide the option of comparing prices for your items from these outlets. They also have 'adjust' and 'add and remove features' that allow you to customize your shopping experience. Google Express enables you to make orders through the voice command from Google assistant.
One of the cons of shopping with Google Express is that you will not be able to make fresh produce purchases. They also do not provide same day deliveries.
