Target acquires Shipt for $550m investing in same-day delivery

Published: 13-Dec-2017
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The US mass retailer will offer same-day delivery at roughly half of its stores by early 2018

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Target, the US retail chain, has agreed to acquire Shipt, an online same-day delivery platform for $550m in cash.

The deal will see Target roll-out

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