Target Announces Change to Its Drive Up Orders That Might Make You Spend More
Target is welcoming a helpful addition to its (already invaluable, if you ask us) drive-up service: the enhancement of getting Starbucks delivered to your car right along with all your groceries and home items.
The retailer announced on Wednesday, Aug. 9, that guests nationwide will be able to add their favorite Starbucks menu items to any Drive Up order at stores already offering the free service. It will begin its rollout this summer, and is slated to be available at all the 1,700-plus stores with Starbucks Cafés and Drive Up service by October, according to the news release.
"Our guests have long told us Drive Up is a game-changer, adding convenience to their daily life, especially when they're short on time," Mark Schindele, Chief Stores Officer, Target, said. "We've continued listening to our guests, who've told us overwhelmingly that Drive Up with Starbucks would bring even more ease and joy to every Target run. This one-of-a-kind service—available only at Target—is the latest example of how we're innovating every day to meet the needs of our guests."
The coffee giant and Target are building upon their over 20-year partnership, and delighting fans of both companies in the process. Sounds like a win, win to us!
"Starbucks has a long history of adapting and innovating how we serve our customers, meeting them where they are," said Mark Ring, senior vice president, U.S. Licensed Stores, Starbucks Canada and Siren Retail. "Offering the Starbucks Experience to the Target Drive Up guest is a great example of two iconic brands creating a joyful moment in a way that Starbucks and Target are uniquely positioned to do together."
Earlier this summer, an additional improvement was made to the retailer's Drive Up service, which added the ability to make product returns free of charge from your vehicle.
We've got to say, the folks in charge over at Target sure do know how to stay in our pockets (and our hearts)!
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