What reviewers say about Webvan
What does Webvan do?
Webvan Group, Inc. is an internet retailer based in Foster City, California, that offers delivery of consumer products through a proprietary business design integrating its Webstore, distribution facilities, and delivery system. Its product offerings are principally focused on food, non-prescription drug products, and general merchandise including housewares, pet supplies, consumer electronics, and entertainment products and books. The company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in July 2001 and ceased operations.
Are there any complaints about Webvan?
The critical reviewers wrote that some grocery items were of poor quality, though customer service was responsive and offered refunds for subpar items.
What do people say about Webvan outside Trustburn?
Outside of Trustburn, people discuss Webvan as a notable example of a company from the dot-com boom and bust cycle that failed despite significant capital investment. It is frequently mentioned alongside other defunct internet companies like Pets.com and eToys as a cautionary tale about businesses that were ahead of their time but struggled to monetize the internet effectively.
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About Webvan
Webvan Group, Inc. and its subsidiaries, Webvan-Bay Area, Inc., Webvan Operations, Inc., and HomeGrocer.com, Inc. filed voluntary petitions for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the United Stated Bankruptcy Court in July 2001 and ceased operations. Webvan Group, Inc. operates as an Internet retailer offering delivery of consumer products through a proprietary business design that integrates its Webstore, a distribution facility and delivery system. Its product offerings are principally focused on food; non-prescription drug products; and general merchandise, including housewares, pet supplies, consumer electronics, and entertainment products and books. The Webstore is customized for each facility to present only the products available in that facility. It offers a selection of traditional grocery store products and also non-grocery store products. Webvan's competitors include [Peapod](http://www.crunchbase.com/organization/peapod), PDQuick, and Albertsons.com. The company is based in Foster City, Califonia.
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