Amid the supply chain disruptions caused by the lorry driver shortage and ‘Pingdemic’, Bestway has announced that all retailers within its recently enlarged symbol estate are being given access to the Bestway and Batleys cash & carry depot network with immediate effect. Costcutter and Best-one retailers will also be able to benefit from rebate rewards on qualifying purchases in line with their current rebate structure.
Bestway’s Retail Director, Mike Hollis said that the move was vitally important in ensuring retailers can top up and ensure consistency of service, and keep their shelves fully stocked during the current market conditions.
Reports in recent weeks have revealed that some wholesalers are struggling to make deliveries, with many retailers facing cancelled orders amid raised consumer demand during the summer period.
“It’s a fact of life within our industry that independent retailers need to top up their delivered services to ensure continuity of products and supplies at times of pressure to meet their individual needs and increased consumer demand,” said Hollis.
“And we are pleased to now make this official and support our retail partners by ensuring that every retailer in our group has access to our 65 depots in our Bestway and Batleys’ network.
“Importantly, they can earn rebate rewards on qualifying purchases in line with their current rebate structure.”
Bestway confirmed it is making rebate rewards available across the widest possible range of products. However, tobacco and one-day deals are not eligible for rebate.
Hollis concluded: “The last two weeks has seen grocery retail experience unprecedented disruption with some of the major supermarkets experiencing driver shortages and supplier shortfalls (as a result of ‘Pingdemic’), which has led to shelf-gaps.
“This move to invite retailers into our depots is also timely in supporting continuity in convenience retail at a time of need.
“We believe in rewarding loyalty and I would maintain that our rebate system is the best in the business affording our retail partners opportunity for higher margins and business growth”.
NAM Implications:
- Thus removing some of the costs and uncertainties of the last mile…
- …and when customers become accustomed to collecting…
- …and pick up extra on impulse.
- A no-brainer!
