Simon Delivers Is Closing Its Doors
After nearly a year of being my primary grocery supplier, and 9 years in business, I received an email this afternoon that SimonDelivers is shutting down. They blame the situation on the current economic conditions, specifically food and fuel costs.
This is really disappointing to me, as SimonDelivers was a major factor in me realizing that I could live without a car. Now that I’ve moved downtown, though, several grocery stores are easily accessible by bicycle so it’s not as major of a setback for me. Still, the convenience was incredible.
This past weekend I’d done most of my shopping but not submitted the order yet. When I realized this on Sunday night, I hopped on my iPhone, hit a couple buttons, and my order was placed, all from the comfort of the patio of a local bar.
One option I do have, in addition to shopping like a real person (and maybe joining the co-op!) is the online shopping/delivery of Lunds & Byerly’s. I’ve seen their vans around my neighborhood occasionally. I don’t think there are as many delivery time options, but it’s still an easy way to get my grocery shopping done.