7-Eleven, Inc. announced new partnerships with delivery platforms Postmates, DoorDash and Favor. Through the partnerships, 7-Eleven’s looks to increase delivery convenience to as many customers as possible.
In a statement released by the company, 7-Eleven notes the move addresses pandemic stay-at-home orders. The company seeks to better serve those currently restricted by expanding on-demand delivery providers for in-store products. 7-Eleven and delivery companies now offer on-demand ordering in more than 90 percent of participating U.S. 7-Eleven stores. Through the delivery apps, customers can request contactless delivery where orders are left at the door.
“How convenience is defined is completely different today than it was just a month ago,” said Chris Tanco , 7-Eleven Chief Operating Officer. “Our customers are now looking for more convenient shopping solutions at home. Every day, 7-Eleven is working hard to come up with new ways to ensure that people can still get the products they need and want in the most convenient way for them.”
Postmates, DoorDash, and Favor are all app-based platforms that customers can download from the App Store or Google Play. Shoppers can also access the delivery platforms by visiting their websites. Shoppers simply download or access their preferred delivery platform, search and select 7-Eleven and order/pay in the app. 7-Eleven sources deliveries from the most convenient store and a nearby courier will fulfill the customer’s order.
“7-Eleven customers crave convenience and that’s what we’re here for, especially now when more customers are looking to get what they need without leaving their house,” Raghu Mahadevan , 7-Eleven VP of Digital and Head of Delivery. “Expanding the marketplace beyond our stores has been a strategic goal, and these extraordinary times have accelerated our efforts to get the products our customers want and need to them as safely as possible.”
About 7‑Eleven, Inc.
7‑Eleven, Inc. is the largest chain in the convenience-retailing industry. Based in Irving, Texas, 7‑Eleven operates, franchises and/or licenses more than 70,000 stores in 17 countries. Customers can earn and redeem points on various items in stores nationwide through its 7Rewards® loyalty program. Customers can also place an order in the 7NOW® delivery app in over 35 participating markets. Find out more online at www.7‑Eleven.com, the 7‑Eleven mobile app, or on social media at Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
About DoorDash
DoorDash is a technology company that connects customers with their favorite local and national businesses in more than 4,000 cities. Founded in 2013, DoorDash empowers merchants to grow their businesses by offering on-demand delivery, data-driven insights, and better in-store efficiency, providing delightful experiences from door to door. By building the last-mile delivery infrastructure for local cities, DoorDash is bringing communities closer, one doorstep at a time. Read more on the DoorDash blog or at www.doordash.com
About Favor
Favor is the easiest way to get anything delivered in under an hour. Whether it’s lunch at the office, a household shopping list or those errands you just don’t have time for – your personal assistant (we call them Runners) can deliver it in just a few taps. Founded in 2013, in Austin, Texas , Favor currently operates in more than 200 cities across Texas with over 90,000 Runners, who have delivered more than 25 million Favors to-date. For more information, visit favordelivery.com and follow Favor on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram .
About Postmates
Postmates is a leader in on-demand food delivery. The platform gives customers access to the most selection of merchants in the US with more than 600,000 restaurants and retailers available for delivery and pickup, many of which are exclusive to Postmates. The market leader in Los Angeles and markets across the southwest, Postmates covers 80% of US households, across all 50 states. Customers can get free delivery on all merchants by joining Postmates Unlimited, the industry’s first subscription service. Learn more or start a delivery by downloading the app or visiting www.postmates.com .
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