Shaw’s is a grocery store chain that operates 133 stores in Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Vermont. The retailer offers a wide variety of products that are not limited only to groceries, so you will also find items ranging from home items to personal care and health products.
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It runs frequent deals, so, besides the many products to choose from, Shaw’s provides its customers with various ways to save on their needs. For example, the Shaw’s weekly circular includes price cuts on selected merchandise, and the Shaw’s for U program offers members various perks, such as personalized deals, digital coupons, rewards, and a free item every month.
To cover all of its customers’ needs, the store also offers different shipping options and deals. So here is more on what you need to know about shipping methods and fees at Shaw’s.
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Shaw’s Grocery Delivery
If time is not your best friend and you’re short on it, you can now shop for your favorite products from Shaw’s and have them delivered straight to your door. The retailer offers home grocery delivery so that you can stock up on your must-have products while saving time.
The service is available in select areas, and in order to find out if the area you live in is included, just enter your ZIP code. Now, your online orders are delivered by Shaw’s associates or third parties, as we will see shortly. You can order from the store’s website or via its app, so from any device, which means you can also order on the go.
The service is available 7 days a week between 8 AM and 10 PM local time, in most locations. According to the information available on the retailer’s FAQ page, customers get $20 off and free shipping on their first order over $75 with code SAVE20. However, this does not apply to orders delivered by Instacart.
The minimum amount is $30 (excluding applicable taxes, bottle/can deposits, delivery and bag fees, and any other fees or similar charges, if applicable). In most areas, the delivery fee is $9.95 when your order is delivered by a Shaw’s associate. However, this fee may vary.
Shaw’s Powered by Instacart
Shaw’s partnered with Instacart for grocery delivery, so, when an order is fulfilled by this service provider, fees and the minimum purchase required differ. According to Instacart’s website, delivery fees start at $3.99 for same-day orders over $35.
In case you want your order to be delivered within an hour or your total is less than $35, then you will pay a different fee. Additionally, Instacart applies a service fee that varies depending on several factors, such as your location and the number and type of items included in your order.
Still, there is a way around this, namely the Instacart Express membership. If you intend to use this service regularly, you might want to consider becoming a member as you can thus benefit from $0 delivery fees on every order over $35, as well as lower service fees.
One of the things we like about Instacart is that they can deliver your order in as fast as 1 hour and allow you to select a delivery time that best fits your schedule. Placing an order via Instacart is simple. You can order using their website or app. Simply add items to your shopping cart, select the delivery time you prefer, and place your order.
Once you’ve done all that, a personal shopper will do the shopping for you and deliver your order.
Shaw’s Pickup
In case you want to save both time and money, you can take advantage of the store’s pickup option. You can order the products you need online yet pick them up yourself at a local store. The pickup service is available in many major U.S. cities and suburbs. To find out if your area is among them, just enter your ZIP code.
When the shopping is done by a Shaw’s associate, there is no pickup fee. In case you use Instacart for pickup, there may be a fee, which is typically $1.99 for non-Express members. If you’re such a member, you will pay no pickup and service fees for pickup orders.
The store’s pickup service is called DriveUp & Go™, and placing such an order is pretty straightforward. Just order the products you need online, drive up to the participating Shaw’s store you’ve selected, and your groceries will be loaded directly into your car.
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Get Free Unlimited Delivery With FreshPass
In case you’re a regular customer at Shaw’s or you intend to become one, you might want to consider the store’s FreshPass program. The membership is $99/year or $12.99/month (plus applicable tax), but there are many perks you will benefit from, including unlimited free delivery, exclusive monthly Starbucks™ Perks, and rewards that don’t expire, to name a few.
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Plus, as we’ve said above, the store offers various ways to save, whether it’s through a loyalty program or a weekly ad. You can shop for items at reduced prices and thus compensate for the delivery fee.