000657 Webvan Lends Unique Flavor to the Taste of ChicagoJune 26, 2000Carol Stream, IL - Chicagoans can say good-bye to waiting in long supermarket lines and lugging heavy grocery bags and hello to webvan.com, at the Taste of Chicago this summer, June 30-July 9, 2000. “Webvan is delighted to be a part of the 20th Annual Taste of Chicago,” said Wayne Paul, vice president and general manager of Webvan-Chicago. “Webvan is about to revolutionize the way Chicagoans shop. Webvan can deliver superior selection, quality and prices to consumers, all in the 30-minute window they choose.” Webvan, which will begin serving the Chicago area on August 1st, is the first Internet marketplace to seamlessly combine the convenience of online shopping with a personalized courier service that delivers products into customers' homes within a 30-minute window of their choosing. Nearly 55% of Americans consider TIME to be their most precious commodity, ranking it higher than their home, investments or money.(1) Webvan allows busy professionals and families to spend less time running multiple time-consuming errands and more time with their loved ones and friends. Quality, Selection and Value Webvan combines outstanding quality with selection and value, offering a full range of grocery items, non-prescription drugs and general merchandise, including well-known brands, hard-to-find local and national specialty products, books, fresh flowers, consumer electronics and home and office supplies. The emphasis on Webvan's quality is especially evident in the selection of farm- fresh produce, USDA Choice meats and poultry, premium seafood, cheeses and baked goods from nationally known purveyors, artisan breads and special-occasion desserts from local bakeries. Additionally, Webvan's chef-prepared meals use only the finest ingredients. Webvan's commitment to quality and value extends to its distribution center. Located in Carol Stream, IL, Webvan's 360,000-square-foot distribution center is a state-of-the-art marketplace where Webvan experts select only the finest foods to be delivered to the customer's doorstep. From its distribution center, Webvan will service the Chicago Area marketplace including, as far north as Waukegan, as far south as Tinley Park and as far west as St. Charles. Webvan-Chicago is Committed to the Community Webvan seeks to be an active and responsible citizen by partnering with local and national nonprofit organizations within the communities it serves. Through its exclusive partnership with Schoolpop.com, the largest Internet fundraiser for schools, customers can select the local Chicago area school of their choice, which will receive up to 4% of a shopper's total purchase. Webvan has also pioneered an ongoing program with America's Second Harvest to help feed thousands of individuals and families in need.
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