Google Commerce: May 2014

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Google Shopping Express expands same-day delivery to Manhattan and West Los Angeles

5/4/14

Suddenly realize that you’re designated snack mom tomorrow and don’t have time to run to the store? Or need to bring a new board game to this week’s game night but would rather avoid traffic altogether? Whether you’re in need of some pretzels or a game of Monopoly, Google Shopping Express offers convenient same-day delivery from some of your favorite local stores, delivered to your door in a matter of hours. We opened the service to shoppers in the San Francisco Bay Area last year and now we’re ready to bring the service to both coasts, starting with West Los Angeles and Manhattan.

See it, click it, get it today With Google Shopping Express, there’s no need to schlep around town in a cab or sit in traffic while carrying home clunky, heavy items. All you have to do is browse products from many of your favorite local stores at google.com/express, select a delivery window that works for you, and receive your order later that day. You can also order easily through our Android and iOS apps to shop even when you’re on the go.
Low cost, everyday affordability With Google Shopping Express, there are no surcharges or mark-ups, products cost exactly what they would in-store. You can also take advantage of in-store discounts and accrue loyalty points by providing your store rewards card information. For a limited time, we’re also offering shoppers six months of free, unlimited deliveries.* So order as much as you want, as often as you’d like.
Your favorite stores, brought to you In the Los Angeles area, shoppers in Culver City, Inglewood, Marina Del Rey, Santa Monica, Venice, West Los Angeles, and Westwood can now shop from some of their favorite retailers like Costco, Guitar Center, L’Occitane, Smart & Final, Staples, Target, Toys“R”Us/Babies“R”Us, and Walgreens. In the coming months, we’ll be expanding delivery to other parts of Los Angeles, Bel-Air, Beverly Hills, Pacific Palisades, Playa del Rey, Playa Vista and West Hollywood. In New York, we’re starting with service to the entire island of Manhattan with Babies“R”Us, Costco, Fairway Market, L’Occitane, Staples, Target, and Walgreens. We’re also working to bring Shopping Express to shoppers in Queens and Brooklyn in the coming months. We're looking to add even more national and local merchants to bring more of your favorite brands and products right to your doorstep - so stay tuned. And if we’re not yet in your area, let us know and we’ll notify you when Google Shopping Express is available in your neighborhood.
Ready to try? If you live or work in one of our new markets, you can enjoy a free $10** to spend on us. Big or small, rain or shine, we’ve got it covered. So kick back, relax, stay in your comfy loungewear and start shopping.

Posted by Jenna Owens, General Manager of Operations, Google Shopping Express

*Six-month subscription of free delivery. Your account must be in good standing to remain eligible. Subscription offer expires 6/30/2014. For complete terms and conditions see g.co/shopexpressterms. **Applies only to first purchase (whether or not it is the coupon amount or more) made before today's end and not to delivery fees or in-app purchases. Valid while delivery slots last. Your account must be in good standing to remain eligible.

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A look at the Bay Area's same-day shopping list

5/1/14

In today’s fast-paced world, many of us are looking for ways to get the things we need fast, and checking off our shopping lists with same-day delivery services is no different. To better understand what kinds of products people are getting delivered same-day, we took a look at what San Francisco Bay Area shoppers are buying from some of their favorite local stores using Google Shopping Express.
Some of the most popular items that Bay Area shoppers get with same-day delivery are everyday essentials like toothpaste and toilet paper, as well as heavy or bulky items like canned soup and potting soil. In fact, in a single day, people around the Bay Area buy enough cat food through Google Shopping Express to feed about 1,500 cats! While a lot of people are buying everyday essentials, they’re also using the service to buy some rather unexpected items like Sriracha hot sauce and tennis balls, which are among some of the most popular products ordered.
But not all neighborhoods around the Bay Area are filling their carts with the same items. For instance, in San Francisco, people in Potrero Hill buy more cereal than any other neighborhood, while shoppers in Bernal Heights buy the most sunscreen. People in The Marina love getting protein powder delivered on the double, while Mountain View shoppers buy the most rock climbing gear. And when it comes to same-day spreads, people in San Jose buy more mayonnaise than any other city, while Palo Alto tops the list of Nutella purchases.
Check out the full infographic below for more:

Want to give it a try? For a limited time, you can get six months of free, unlimited same-day delivery when you sign up for our free membership.* To get started, visit google.com/express.
Happy shopping!
Posted by Jenna Owens, General Manager of Operations, Google Shopping Express*Six-month subscription of free delivery. Your account must be in good standing to remain eligible. Subscription offer expires 6/30/2014. For complete terms and conditions see g.co/shopexpressterms.