UK grocery giant Sainsbury’s set to deploy StrongPoint grocery order picking solution

StrongPoint has been selected by Sainsbury’s to supply order picking technology for online grocery orders fulfilled manually in-store. 

Sainsbury’s is the UK’s second largest grocery retailer with over 1,400 supermarkets and convenience stores across the country, employing more than 152,000 people.  

“StrongPoint is focused on serving the unique needs of grocery retailers and providing the very best e-commerce technologies. Our grocery e-commerce order picking solution is truly world class,” says Jacob Tveraabak, CEO at StrongPoint. 

“The fact that we now serve the UK’s second largest grocery retailer is a perfect testament to the quality of our solution.”

Smart Charge

Sainsbury’s last week launched Smart Charge, a dedicated EV charging business that will give drivers access to ultra-rapid EV charging points across its stores.

We’re excited to announce the launch of Smart Charge, a new and convenient ultra-rapid EV charging service which will be found in Sainsbury’s car parks across the country. The new bays allow users to fully charge their vehicle in as little as 30 minutes. Read more here:… pic.twitter.com/QpJxFgPLCH

— Sainsbury's News (@SainsburysNews) January 12, 2024

Smart Charge will initially feature over 750 ultra-rapid charging bays rolled out across more than 100 locations by the end of 2024.

Patrick Dunne, Sainsbury’s Director of Property, Procurement & EV Ventures, says: “As EV ownership continues to grow, it’s shocking to see that an incredible three quarters of EV drivers still suffer range anxiety and many have avoided journeys as a result.”

“With our new network of easy-to-use and reliable charging points conveniently located in our supermarkets, Smart Charge will make a real difference to EV drivers in the UK.”

“As one of the few providers to be focusing exclusively on cutting-edge ultra-rapid 150kW+chargers, customers can be in and out in as little as half an hour and avoid waiting longer with less powerful alternatives. What’s more, they can even grab a coffee or pick up some groceries while they’re there.”

“We’re committed to helping to reduce carbon emissions and offering a national EV charging service forms part of this pledge. Our new charging points are powered by the same 100% renewable electricity that powers the rest of our estate.”