German Incubator Internet Startup To Launch Grocery Delivery Service In Munich

ShopWings will use a network of personal shoppers to deliver from local stores within two hours of an order being placed. Customers will pay the retail price of the items plus a €4.90 ($6.21) delivery charge.

October 22, 2014

thenextweb.com

The first new startup launch for incubator/clone factory Rocket Internet following its recent IPO is a step into a model that has already proved popular in parts of the U.S.–fast delivery of grocery orders, according to thenextweb.com.

Launching first in Munich, Germany, ShopWings will use a network of personal shoppers to deliver from local stores within two hours of an order being placed. Customers will pay the retail price of the items plus a €4.90 ($6.21) delivery charge.

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