JackBe, a curbside drive-through grocer, opens today near Edmond, Oklahoma, reports KOKH Fox 25.
The store is focused on simplifying the customer experience. Using the JackBe app, customers can place a pickup order and collect it at the designated curbside drive-through area. The store has the capacity to serve up to 200 orders an hour, and carries fresh produce, meats, baked goods, deli, health and beauty care items, baby supplies, and pet items.
"By opening JackBe, we're introducing a new way for customers to shop that provides convenience, value and great quality with no substitutions," said Alex Ruhter, JackBe CEO. "We have studied customers' needs and created a shopping experience that’s designed specifically for busy people. We're committed to our promise to make grocery shopping a better experience.”
Ruhter also noted that prepared meals and local brands are expected to hit store shelves shortly after opening, in line with the company’s commitment to supporting local businesses.
This JackBe location is the first of three slated to open this year. Full Story
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