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🇸🇰 Did you know that more than 1/3 of Slovaks now do their grocery shopping online? Don't miss out on this growing trend. 🚀 In today's fast-paced world, convenience is key, especially when it comes to groceries. According to our latest research in partnership with TESCO STORES SR, a. s. online with home delivery. 50.1% appreciate the time saved, while 26.4% value the flexibility to choose their delivery time slot. Learn more from our survey below and offer your customers the convenience of #grocerydelivery right to their doorstep. 👇 #research #customers #logistics #delivery

In-store shoppers often have to navigate congested aisles with pickers rushing to meet delivery deadlines, causing frustration on both sides. Pickers struggle with navigating a store layout that doesn’t prioritise efficient order fulfilment, while traditional shoppers feel their shopping experience is compromised. This dynamic has some questioning whether grocery giants like Checkers Sixty60 have prioritised the speed of deliveries for online shoppers at the expense of in-store comfort. My wife and other shoppers at smaller shopping centres feel shortchanged by having to give way to these "speedy Gonzales" delivery chaps at Checkers - every 60 seconds or so. #OnlineFood Delivery The Shoprite Group of Companies Pick n Pay https://lnkd.in/dgR7HxaU

Exciting news from Tesco! They've launched a new online marketplace, significantly expanding their product range with thousands of third-party items. Initially, around 9,000 new products are available, including categories like homeware, toys, and petcare, enhancing Tesco's online shopping experience. This move allows Tesco customers to access a broader selection of items while shopping for their groceries. The marketplace products are fulfilled directly by vetted suppliers, ensuring quality and reliability. This approach aims to make Tesco.com a one-stop-shop for various customer needs. Tesco's innovative marketplace launch underscores their commitment to meeting diverse customer demands and staying competitive in the retail market. It's a significant step towards offering a more comprehensive shopping destination online. Looking forward to seeing how this evolves! Read more here: [The Grocer - Tesco Marketplace](https://lnkd.in/eWiXcZit)

Recently, we released a Delivery & Retail Trends report, and its findings show that on-demand delivery is here to stay, especially for groceries. Over the past three years, average order size for groceries increased by more than 50%. Additionally, there is a growing demand for convenience - customers who use two or more of our services doubled from 2020 to 2023. If you are interested in further insights, you may read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/gTH9f5wx #foodpanda #deliverytrends #delivery #retail #trends

What’s been happening in retail this week?   ·      Card Factory partnered with Just Eat Takeaway.com to offer on-demand delivery of cards, gifts, and celebration essentials. The service is available at 19 stores across the UK, with plans to expand to 21 more later this year.   ·      Morrisons extended its Deliveroo partnership to include 500 Morrisons Daily convenience stores, offering over 2,500 products for rapid home delivery.   ·      Aldi UK is ending its click-and-collect service after four years. The discounter said the move will help it operate more efficiently and maintain its price advantage. This follows Aldi's previous decisions to scrap home delivery of alcohol, Specialbuys, and its grocery delivery partnership with Deliveroo.   ·      Tesco introduced digital product passports for its F&F clothing collection, providing customers with sourcing and sustainability information. The passports are part of Tesco’s response to upcoming regulations targeting greenwashing and unsustainable stock management.   ·      Amazon opened a £500m robotics fulfilment centre in Leeds, creating 2,000 jobs. The centre, featuring advanced technology and energy-efficient solar panels is Amazon's 31st in the UK.   ·      Amazon is set to trial Prime Air drone delivery services in the UK by the end of the year.   ·      SHEIN is exploring the opening of a warehouse in the UK, potentially within the Midlands’ logistics hub, ahead of its anticipated London Stock Exchange listing. The fast-fashion giant is considering sites between 300,000 and 600,000 sq ft, with plans to finalise a location by the end of the year.   ·      John Lewis & Partners is restructuring its store teams and ramping up tech adoption to enhance customer service. The changes, involving a multimillion-pound investment, include new digital headsets, mobile payments, and simplified processes. These initiatives aim to increase staff efficiency, despite the potential loss of 153 roles. ·      Asda co-owner Mohsin Issa attributed the grocer's 2.2% revenue drop and 5.3% decline in like-for-like sales in Q2 2024 to a "challenging retail environment”. Despite this, Asda reported a strong online performance and plans to boost customer satisfaction, product availability, and loyalty through its Asda Rewards scheme as part of its long-term growth strategy. ·      Mountain Warehouse returned to profit with a pre-tax gain of £26.2m for the year ending February 2024. The retailer achieved record sales and is eyeing expansion by potentially taking over former Carpetright stores, with plans to open up to 50 new stores in 2025.   This is just a selection of news this week. Sign up below for more insight ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/d-z25aM

The rise of quick commerce is reshaping our grocery shopping habits. With the ability to have groceries delivered in as little as 10 minutes, the need for meticulous planning is diminishing. Yet, this convenience comes at a price. While consumers may face higher costs with quick commerce, many are willing to pay for the added convenience. Interestingly, this shift is also leading to more mindful purchasing, potentially reducing the tendency to overbuy—a common occurrence with supermarket visits. We must ponder: Is the cost of convenience justifiable? And how does this influence consumer behavior and the future of retail? Quick commerce is not just a service; it's a catalyst for change in our consumption patterns. #QuickCommerce #GroceryShopping #Innovation #ConsumerBehavior

Online grocery shopping positives and negatives. I have been buying my groceries mostly this way since covid forced lockdowns within Australia. I have continued doing this ever since. The main positive for me is saving time. I have better things to do than tramping around a shopping mall or grocery store. I still go to these mostly for entertainment and dining experiences. One of the negatives is the current set-up faults for online grocery shopping. 1. Despite usually ordering up to a week in advance, most deliveries are short or non-available when they deliver. This is because order is not picked until shortly before delivery. You can allow them to use substitutes if they have them but for me these do not always suit dietary needs or choice. This often requires me to still have to visit a store to meet my needs! 2. I am not sure if pickers follow some set rules, but it seems picking dented cans, oldest stock and lowest quality seems the rule. As such I no longer buy fresh meat, fruit, vegetables or deli items by this method. 3. Goods are often damaged before delivery. Loose lids on chemical items leak mostly as they lay these sideways to fit in their trays. Eggs are broken and some packaged items ripped. They usually refund on such items when reported though. 4. Delivery can be loose or in paper bags (you pay extra for this). If loose more chance of damage, if bagged the bags are too weak and too small to practically reuse. I put mine into recycle bin. As to overall cost this probably depends on how much you value your time. You do save some pennies depending on how far you must travel to the store. There are always few staff present and self-checkout seems to be the norm but even there you often must queue. Customer service is one thing that is lacking in most modern-day shopping experiences. Online Grocery Retailers take note of the above criticisms, improving on these will increase your business. #online #grocery #retail

There aren’t many aspects of life in England that I actively miss here in Germany, but online grocery shopping is definitely at the top of my list. Visiting retail shops every week is such a waste of time. C’mon Ocado Group this is a market ripe for #digitaldisruption - and Kaufland e-commerce - it’s 2024 not 1984 - you need to deliver fresh groceries to homes across Germany and as a first step start to offer “click & collect”.

The lines are blurring between convenience stores, QSRs, and fuel stations— creating an exciting opportunity for retailers to create seamless customer journeys. Check out the latest blog for the key trends driving this convergence and the solutions enabling them. #fuelandconvenienceretail #cstores #retailsolutions #selfserviceretail #retailtechnology

Chronicles of a Life in London! Online Grocery Shopping at ASDA: - 4 clicks. - Earn points. - Apply the discount at checkout: £68 in total. Grocery Shopping at Lidl: - Grab a cart. - Realize you don’t have a coin for the cart. - Use your house key instead. (Shoutout to MacGyver for that trick.) - Got it? Cool. - Enter Lidl. - Curse under your breath at all the Sunday shoppers in your way. - Search for products. - Can’t find anything. - Finally find it. - Curse again because they’re out of veggie burgers (vital for your diet). - Apologize to the old lady you just bumped into with your cart. - Politely ask her to move because you NEED those zucchinis. - Gather everything. - Head to the checkout, feeling like you’ve run a marathon. - My boyfriend is waiting outside, looking like Auntie Cettina from Butera (small city in Sicily) after Sunday mass, with a tiny granny cart to help me carry everything home. - Pay with a proud smile, thinking you've just outsmarted the system. - Total: £62. Time lost: 1.5 hours of my life to save £6 split by 2. Conclusion: Back to 4 clicks and home delivery. MORAL OF THE STORY: NEVER AGAIN! WHAT'S WRONG IN THIS COUNTRY??