Uber Eats makes convenience move with Costcutter tie up

Costcutter has partnered with Uber Eats on a grocery delivery service.

This is Uber Eats’ first major tie up in the UK convenience sector and follows recent trials in a number of Costcutter stores across London and the south east. 

Retailers within the symbol group, which operate under the Costcutter, Mace, Simply Fresh, Kwiksave and Supershop banners, will be able to sign up to Uber Eats through the Costcutter Supermarkets Group (CSG). A range of products will be available for delivery on the app, including everyday essentials such as milk, butter and bread, ‘meal for tonight’ options, soft and alcoholic drinks and sweet treats. 

Sean Russell, Marketing Director at Costcutter, says: “This partnership is a great way to reach new customers and demonstrates our continued commitment to helping our independent retailers thrive. We’ve responded to strong demand for real-time delivery and taken the lead in the convenience sector to give our retailers another point of difference in a highly competitive sector.”

Last week, Deliveroo began serving 200 independent and symbol convenience stores in London, including around 15 under the Costcutter fascia.

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