Co-op makes fast home deliveries move

Co-op has announced that, over the next 12 months, its same-day delivery services will be available across almost 100 towns and cities, served by 650 stores.

The roll-out includes its own dedicated online shop, shop.coop.co.uk, which uses low emissions transport including bikes. 

In January 2020, Brighton, Bournemouth, Southampton will be among the first new cities to get the service, which is currently only available in London and Manchester. In all, Co-op’s online shop will be available from around 250 stores.

Co-op will also expand its partnership with Deliveroo, providing delivery of grocery essentials in under 30 minutes. This will be extended to 400 stores, reaching around 100 major towns and cities.

Jo Whitfield, CEO Co-op Food, says: “We’re making it easier to get products when you need them and we’re staying close to our customers’ changing requirements, including a growing appetite for fast home deliveries.”

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