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The same-day delivery company and shopping accomplice unveils data based on recent study of caregiver, teacher and college student purchasing plans, paired with recommendations from the actress; announces multi-city tour for the whole family to attend!
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. , July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Back to school is just around the corner, which is why today, Shipt, the same-day delivery company and shopping accomplice, is releasing the Ultimate School Shopping Guide to help parents, teachers and college students navigate what to buy ahead of the return to school. Shipt also tapped its trusted brand ambassador and mother of two, Kristen Bell , to offer her expertise in back to school preparation.
Known for their personalized shopping experience, Shipt recently polled parents, caregivers, teachers and college students to uncover the top must-have school supplies for back to school preparation. Rooted in insights from the survey as well as proprietary Shipt data, the same-day delivery company created the Ultimate School Shopping Guide, a shoppable menu of school essentials to assist consumers throughout the retail season. Available on the Shipt app now, customers can purchase everything they need for the first day ahead of time with ease.
"Back to school season is incredibly exciting - new school supplies, new teachers and new routines - but can also feel overwhelming and stressful with all that's needed to prepare and purchase," said Rina Hurst , Chief Business Officer at Shipt and mother of two young kids. "After a summer of free time and fun activities, it's difficult to get back into the mindset of the school season, which is why Shipt is taking the guesswork out of back to school shopping this year. Our Ultimate School Shopping Guide makes back to school shopping easy by sharing insights from parents, teachers and students around the country on what products you really need to purchase this year, and where you can save your budget. With just a few, easy steps, you can have your entire Ultimate School Shopping Guide delivered right to your door so you can focus on getting organized and ready for the busy year ahead."
July is the most popular time to begin school shopping, according to teachers (50%) as well as parents and caregivers (37%). So, where should shoppers start? According to Shipt's Ultimate Shopping Guide, here are the top insights to know:
In addition to the survey's data-driven insights, Kristen Bell , mother of two with years of back to school preparation, also shared her recommendations on must-have supplies, including Yoobi Ring Binders, re(zip) Lay Flat Leak Proof Reusable Lunch Bags, Hello Bello Organic Kids' Multivitamin Fruit and Veggie Vegan Gummies, Yoobi Chalk Markers and more.
"As a mother of two active children, I'm always striving to plan ahead and relying on trusted resources to help my family get everything done," said Kristen Bell , actress and mother. "A back to school shopping hack I will never go without is Shipt's personalized shopping and same-day delivery. I know I can count on my Preferred Shopper to get the kids' must-have school supplies and snack essentials without worry."
The celebrate the season, the same-day delivery platform is also putting the wheels on its own bus by launching a series of exciting events in New York City (7/20-7/21), Boston (7/23-7/24), Philadelphia (7/27-7/28), and Baltimore (8/1-8/2). The family friendly Shipt Back to School Bus will showcase this year's trending products; share helpful insights for parents, teachers and students; offer fun, interactive games and more! For specific locations for each city, follow Shipt on Instagram (@Shipt).
In the spirit of being everyone's go-to shopping accomplice, Shipt and Kristen Bell are donating 2,000 backpacks valued at nearly $50,000 to Operation Backpack, a non-profit dedicated to connecting children in need with new backpacks filled with grade-specific school supplies. Attendees are invited to join Shipt on the tour by building backpacks on-site for Shipt and Kristen Bell to donate on their behalf. If you are interested in donating to Operation Backpack, Shipt encourages you to do so through their website at https://www.voa.org/operation-backpack.
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Shipt brings the store to your door. Through a community of Shipt Shoppers and a convenient app, Shipt provides personal shopping and delivery and is available to 80% of households in more than 5,000 U.S. cities. Shipt Shoppers go above and beyond, communicating in real time about preferences and substitutions. A curated marketplace of retailers, Shipt offers access to a variety of stores and product categories including fresh foods, household essentials, wellness products, office and pet supplies. Shipt is an independently operated, wholly owned subsidiary of Target Corp. Founded and headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama , Shipt also maintains an office in San Francisco . For more information, visit Shipt's Newsroom.
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