Sainsbury’s will be able to deliver 700,000 online grocery orders a week by the end of October after doubling its capacity in just over six months.
As with its main rivals, the supermarket group has invested heavily to meet the increased demand for deliveries during the pandemic. Further capacity is now being added by Sainsbury’s starting morning orders half an hour earlier from 6:30 am while late-night deliveries will be dropped off up until 11:30 pm, half an hour later than previously available.
The retailer has also added 200 new Click & Collect locations and there will be nearly 1,000 more of its grocery delivery vans on the road in the coming months in comparison with last year.
Nigel Blunt, Director of eCommerce at Sainsbury’s, said: “Doubling our groceries online orders in six months to 700,000 is an incredible milestone. It has been a huge team effort and also demonstrates the strength and flexibility of our online model.
“Over the past six months, customers have adapted to shopping increasingly online and we’re hearing really positive feedback from shoppers using this service. With our strong availability, outstanding stores and amazing colleagues, we’re ready to serve our customers however and whenever they want to shop.”
Sainsbury’s also announced today that it was accelerating the roll-out SmartShop scheme that reduces contact by letting shoppers scan their own shopping and then check out through a dedicated till area. SmartShop is now available in all of Sainsbury’s supermarkets and SmartShop Mobile Pay is now being rolled out to the group’s convenience stores, offering till-free and contactless shopping. The app will be live in over 250 Sainsbury’s Locals by the end of this week.
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