Tesco pilots ultra-fast delivery
Tesco has launched a pilot scheme where customers can get their shopping delivered in just ten minutes.
In a partnership with rapid-delivery company Gorillas, the supermarket is making products available to purchase on the Gorillas app for immediate delivery to customers in a selected area.
As part of the tie-up, Gorillas is setting up micro-fulfilment sites at five large Tesco stores, where the company will pick, pack and deliver to customers. The first micro-fulfilment site will use excess warehouse space within Tesco’s Thornton Heath store and stock a selection of around 2,000 products.
Jason Tarry, Tesco UK & ROI chief executive, said: “The idea that we can reach our customers in just ten minutes is really exciting. We are committed to being easily the most convenient choice for our customers, enabling them to shop whenever and however they want. This pilot with Gorillas will help customers get their products right away, supporting those looking to buy food for tonight or last minute forgotten items. We look forward to hearing what our customers think.”
Tesco currently delivers to 99.8% of UK postcodes and has over 400 click and collect locations. In addition, it has recently rolled out the Tesco Whoosh 60-minute grocery delivery service to around 50 Express stores and is expecting it to reach 100 stores by the end of the year.
