Zoom 1hr delivery firm preps Seedrs crowdfunding campaign

Last mile delivery service Zoom 1hr is gearing up to launch a £500,000 crowdfunding raise via the Seedrs platform.

The venture says that it is aiming to become “the UK’s number one hyperlocal, sub-one hour delivery service”.

Further details here.

Co-op

Zoom (not to be confused with an Ocado offering bearing the same name) partnered with Co-op last year to expand its service to Wales.

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There have also been roll-outs to towns in England, including Bridgnorth, Hereford, Ledbury, Leominster, Market Drayton, Oswestry, the Wirral, Shifnal, Telford, Wolverhampton and Worcester, with an ambition to reach 250 stores during 2021.

Matt Arrigonie, Co-op’s Online Operations Manager, said: “We continue to look for new ways to innovate and expand access to our products and services to deliver a truly compelling offer for consumers.”

“By collaborating with partners we can offer further availability, flexibility and choice to meet community shopping needs for on-demand convenience.”

“Offering quality and value quickly, easily and conveniently is core to Co-op’s approach, delivering what our members and customers want, when and where they need it.”

The retailer has also partnered with Gophr in Scotland and Pinga in London.