The Co-op is to roll out its grocery delivery service to towns and cities across the UK during 2020 as it pushes to catch-up with its larger rivals in the online channel.
Following trials last year, the group’s online same-day delivery services will now be made available across almost 100 towns and cities, served by 650 Co-op stores.
During January, Brighton, Bournemouth, Southampton will be among the first new cities to get the service, which is currently only available in London and Manchester. In all, the Co-op’s dedicated online shop (shop.coop.co.uk) will available from around 250 stores. Orders are delivered using electric bikes within two hours.
The Co-op will also expand its partnership with Deliveroo, which provides on-demand delivery of convenience grocery essentials in under 30 minutes. Ordering through Deliveroo will be extended to 400 stores, reaching around 100 major towns and cities.
The Co-op also stated that it is considering expanding its online delivery service to franchise stores “in the near future”.
