Morrisons and Amazon have announced that they are expanding their same-day, online grocery delivery service to cover most of London and more cities across the UK.
The service for members of Amazon’s Prime scheme was available from 17 Morrisons stores in eight cities, including Manchester, Birmingham and Glasgow. By the end of May, it will have been extended nationwide to over 40 stores, with most new locations going live today.
The expansion means that customers in over 90% of Greater London postcodes, as well as those in cities including Edinburgh, Cardiff, and Bristol, will be able to order their Morrisons shopping on Prime Now and have their goods delivered by Amazon on the same day within a two-hour window.
David Potts, Morrisons Chief Executive, said: “Expanding this fast home delivery service to more cities will help us to play our full part in feeding the nation. Through our conveniently located stores and the popular Amazon Prime Now service, more and more customers will be able to access deliveries to their doorstep at this very difficult time.”
Doug Gurr, Amazon UK Country Manager, added: “We are pleased to be able to support more customers through the expansion of Morrisons on Prime Now. The convenient service enables us to offer Morrisons high quality grocery selection to even more Prime members.”
Morrisons also announced today that it was bringing the price of unleaded petrol on its 337 forecourts down to a maximum of 99.7p per litre. It is the first time petrol has been sold nationally for under £1 since February 2016.
The retailer is also cutting diesel prices to £104.7p per litre.
Ashley Myers, Head of Fuel for Morrisons, said: “This cut will help people who are travelling to work, those shopping for essentials, and those assisting the elderly and vulnerable. We want to play our full part in reducing the cost of living and feeding the nation at this difficult time.”
Petrol prices have been falling in recent weeks due to the collapse in demand for oil amid the coronavirus outbreak. According to RAC Fuel Watch, the average price for petrol across the UK stands at 108.74p per litre.
NAM Implications:
- A win-win for both retailers.
- A pointer for all…
- (including the discounters)
