Boots UK announces 14 store rapid delivery trial with Uber Eats
Beauty essentials and healthcare products from Boots can now be found on Uber Eats, offering rapid delivery to customers’ doors.
The retailer has kicked off a pilot in 14 of its stores around the UK, with 13 of those giving people within range access to third-party doorstep delivery of its products for the very first time.
Uber Eats customers within range of participating Boots stores can choose from more than 900 products, including toiletries, medicines for minor ailments, food and drink options, and beauty and gifting options.
Paula Bobbett, Chief Digital Officer at Boots, says: “We are hugely excited to be launching our partnership with Uber Eats.”
“As the first health and beauty retailer on its platform, we can offer an extensive range of product options to customers for delivery straight to their door.”
“Whether it’s medicines for mild illnesses or last minute gifts, beauty items or top-ups of a favourite skincare brand, we can meet all our customers’ needs both quickly and conveniently.”
Alex Troughton, Head of Commerce at Uber Eats UK, says: “As customers are increasingly using Uber Eats to get anything, this partnership will mean high quality health and beauty products delivered in minutes. So, no matter what you need, Uber Eats and Boots have got you covered."
Major stores taking part in the trial include Oxford Street, Sedley Place in London, Sauchiehall Street in Glasgow and Market Street in Manchester.
The full list of locations as follows:
Derby, Derbion Shopping Centre
Northampton, The Parade
Middlesbrough, Cleveland Centre
Huddersfield, King Street
Glasgow, Sauchiehall Street
London, Oxford Street Sedley Place
London, Piccadilly Circus
Manchester, Market Street
Oxford, Oxford Retail Park
Coventry, Central Six Retail Park
Cambridge, Newmarket Road
Nottingham, Riverside Retail Park
Chelmsford, Chelmer Village Retail Park
Solihull, Sears Retail Park
