Yango Deli rapid grocery delivery service goes live in UK
Yango Deli, the rapid grocery delivery arm of Russian tech giant Yandex, has launched in the UK.
It is opening four dark stores across London and promising to deliver groceries in around 15 minutes.
The move builds on a network of more than 400 locations, operated by Yango Deli in France and Israel and by Yandex.Lavka in Russia.
Evgeny Chernikov, General Manager at Yango Deli UK, says: “The UK, and London in particular, is an exciting new market for Yango Deli, as the city is especially well suited to the dark store model.”
“The densely populated capital is full of busy professionals, young students and many others who appreciate the convenience of a fast, stress free shopping experience.”
“Ultrafast grocery delivery is here to help, whether Londoners need to order a last minute essential ingredient for a dinner recipe, fresh baked goods, or a flat white caffeine boost to start the day, Yango Deli is expertly configured to save precious time.”
“Our operations are tried and tested on a large scale and across multiple geographies, and we’re now excited to bring a new level of ultrafast grocery service to the UK’s bustling capital.”
The dark stores are stocked with approximately 2,500 SKUs, ranging from everyday essentials such as fresh and regular groceries to freshly baked pastries, alcohol, personal care products, and housewares.
The company is piloting the delivery of freshly cooked hot food, which it claims is a first for the London ultrafast grocery sector.
Yango Deli currently operates in London’s Bethnal Green, Battersea, Bermondsey and Acton. Plans are afoot to expand to other areas of the city.
It is available every day from 7 am until 11 pm, with no delivery fee or minimum order requirement.
