In Hoboken: Jet.com's 2nd Best Seller Is Toilet Paper

Protein bars.

That’s the best-selling item so far for Hoboken-based online retailer Jet.com, which celebrated its launch on July 21.

According to a social media post, the amount of protein bars that Jet.com has sold so far contain enough recommended daily protein for 212 years.

The fledgling company offers its participants – who pay an annual fee much like a Costco membership – wholesale prices for a wide range of consumer products such as groceries, beauty products, pet supplies and electronics.

According to some reports, the company has raised more than $250 million in venture capital, including multi-national Chinese powerhouse, Alibaba Group.

• See related article: Jet.com Launches, Will Compete With Amazon

Some other updates from Jet.com:

• The retailer’s second best-selling item is toilet paper. So far, Jet.com has sold enough to “TP” the entire Empire State Building… twice.
• The company claims to have saved its members $815,642 (as of July 31).

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