[0] ADVISORY/Webvan.com To Launch in Greater Chicago Area; Online Shopping Service Delivers to Chicago Starting August 1.

Business Editors

ADVISORY...for Tuesday (August 1)

--(BUSINESS WIRE)

      WHAT: Official Webvan-Chicago Launch
          Webvan is the first and only shopping service that marries the
        convenience of shopping online with a personalized courier
        service that delivers to the customer's home within the
        30-minute window of their choice.

          To commemorate its first day of official service in Chicago,
        Webvan will host a kick-off celebration at its Carol Stream
        distribution center with activities including:

      --  Remarks by George T. Shaheen, president and CEO of Webvan
        Group, Inc.

      --  Question and answer session with Mr. Shaheen

      --  Tours of the highly automated "Jetsons-like" distribution
        center

      --  Samplings of Webvan's chef-prepared culinary specialties

      --  Caravan of Webvan vehicles departing the distribution center
        for first "official" delivery

      --  One-on-one interview opportunities with Mr. Shaheen and other
        company executives

      WHO: George T. Shaheen, President and CEO, Webvan Group, Inc.
        Wayne G. Paul, Vice President and General Manager,
        Webvan-Chicago Webvan couriers preparing for their first
        official day of deliveries

      WHEN: Tuesday, August 1, 2000 10:00 a.m.

      --  Tours of the distribution center begin at 11 a.m.

      --  B-roll is available

          Important note: Please call a contact number below to ensure
        your name is on the guest list

      WHERE: Webvan-Chicago 720 Center Ave. Carol Stream, Ill. 60188

      NOTE: Webvan carries a full range of high quality, brand-name
        merchandise including electronics, books, groceries,
        non-prescription drugstore items, hard-to-find local and
        national specialty products, home & office supplies, fresh
        flowers, CDs and DVDs.