SPAR UK has signed a deal to offer a delivery service from all of its 2,160 stores around the country.
The partnership with Deliveroo will provide shoppers with access to essential grocery items from SPAR stores, delivered in as little as 20 minutes. The move comes amid rising consumer demand for on-demand delivery and various start-ups offering such services.
The tie-up has kicked off with 66 SPAR stores being available on Deliveroo. The convenience retailer is hoping to onboard as many independent and company-owned stores as possible.
Lee Johnson, SPAR UK Strategy and Operations Director, said: “This deal will enable SPAR stores to continue their rapid expansion into on-demand delivery. Local communities are at the heart of SPAR and our mission is to provide shoppers with choice and access to essential items.
“During the years of the pandemic, SPAR stores around the UK extended their service to communities by providing a variety of e-commerce delivery and call & collect solutions to local consumers. We are looking to accelerate this trend and cater to even more customers in the vicinity of SPAR stores by partnering with Deliveroo.”
He added: “Our partnership with Deliveroo will enable us to reach more customers, meet their ever-changing shopping habits and drive significant revenue uplift for stores. As our visibility on the Deliveroo platform grows, so will the opportunity for us to differentiate from our competitors.”
