Loblaw announces Takeoff Technologies e-commerce team up

Canada’s Loblaw is investing in its PC Express grocery e-commerce service by building an automated picking facility within one of its stores in the Greater Toronto area.

The retailer is partnering with Takeoff Technologies on the project, with the service set to launch in 2020. Construction is underway at a Real Canadian Superstore. The technology will be able to support PC Express orders in select stores close by the facility.

“This new technology complements the exceptional service of our PC Express colleagues and leverages the strength of our retail store network,” says Sharon Lansing, Vice President and General Manager, Grocery E-commerce at Loblaw.

“By increasing the speed and accuracy of our PC Express pick-up service, we can ensure our PC Express customers have a seamless and outstanding experience every time they order. We can fill more orders, more quickly, with a near-guarantee that the products customers order online will be in stock at the store.”

Takeoff’s Co-founder and President Max Pedro adds: “We provide a turnkey solution that enables grocery chains to skip the typically lengthy and painful process of installing a large, automated warehousing facility, with even better results.”