Booker’s rapid delivery grocery ordering platform, Scoot, has reached a milestone of signing up 100 stores since the service went live in February.
The low-cost platform enables Booker’s symbol groups – Premier, Londis, Budgens and Family Shopper – to tap into the fast-growing on-demand delivery market.
Customers can place orders via the Scoot app, with delivery handled either by the retailer or through third-party courier partners, including the likes of Just Eat.
The Scoot platform handles the ordering, payment and picking process, while retailers remain in control of their range and pricing.
Damian Sanderson, head of home delivery at Booker, said: “Reaching 100 stores on the Scoot platform is a fantastic achievement, and a real testament to the appetite from our retailers and their communities.
“We’re proud to offer a solution that helps independent stores thrive in the delivery space. With more stores going live each week, we’re excited about what’s next for Scoot – this is only the beginning.”
The 100th Scoot store to go live was Pant Stores in Merthur Tydfill, Wales, with more stores already confirmed to launch in the coming weeks across England, Scotland and Wales.
Anuja Jenarthen, owner of Pant Stores, commented: “We’re really excited to be the 100th store to launch Scoot. It’s a great opportunity to bring rapid delivery to our customers and be part of something that’s clearly growing fast.
“The support from the Scoot team has been excellent, and we’re looking forward to seeing how the service helps us reach more people in our community.”
NAM Implications:
- Every little helps…
- The Scoot platform handles the fulfilment process, the expensive part.
- A no-brainer…
- (i.e. anticipate a roll-out to realise full potential for Booker)
