Federation of Independent Retailers teams with Jisp

Jisp has become the official shopping app for the UK’s Federation of Independent Retailers (NFRN).

Whilst previously only available within supermarkets, local retailers will now be able to offer in-store barcode scanning with shoppers’ smartphones, automatically adding products to a virtual basket and allowing them to checkout via the Jisp app.

Julian Fisher, CEO at Jisp, comments: “We are delighted to become the big voice for smaller businesses wishing to kickstart their digital presence with our solutions. With the ongoing pandemic many people have turned their attention to cashless purchases and online shopping, leaving local retailers and businesses struggling against the might of retail giants and supermarkets.”

“Jisp was not only able to answer the call for contact-free shopping behaviour but meet the needs of the Federation in a very short time. We are looking forward to this fantastic partnership that establishes a new benchmark for customer engagement and communication.”

Stuart Reddish, National President at NFRN, says: “Covid-19 has accelerated digital in retail and, given the current complexities of serving customers, along with future opportunities digital brings, we’re pleased to announce this partnership with Jisp.”

“This opportunity comes at a time where physical meets digital in tetail, and we’re well placed to provide the most advanced app for our members across UK & ROI that will be loved by our customers too. Whether it’s home delivery, Click & Collect, scan and go, communications or gamification, this app will set the benchmark for the retail experience of the future.”

A number of NFRN member’s stores will be trialling the app over the coming weeks. The official launch date and locations will be revealed shortly.