Food waste management specialist Gander announces retail technology tie up with C-Store Collective

Tech firm Gander has announced a new service partnership agreement with C-Store Collective, which operates in the convenience and forecourt sector.

Gander’s platform was created to reduce food waste and transform the spending habits of shoppers.

Launched in 2019, it has since expanded across the UK and Australia with more plans in place for ongoing roll-out.

The tech integrates directly with retailers’ PoS, which has enabled its retailers to automatically display to shoppers in real-time, all reduced to clear food on the shelves within their local store.

A proprietary analytics platform, Ganderlytics, enables companies to access and probe their data on all aspects of wastage at store, area, or head office level.

The platform provides insight into reduced to clear stock, wastage, store compliance, redistribution, and customer engagement. 

Damien Corcoran, Chief Operating Officer at Gander, says: "We are excited to be working with C-Store Collective.”

“Their industry knowledge and experience is phenomenal, and they know how to make sure convenience stores are structured, both strategically and tactically, to provide amazing service and, in turn, profitability.”

“Gander will be a great addition to the C-Store Collective toolkit, using technology to drive more sales and footfall through our reduced to clear local feed; all whilst reducing waste and doing our bit to save the planet.”

“TThe partnership is set to leverage the strengths of both companies, combining Gander’s expertise in food waste management with C-Store Collective’s extensive market presence.”

“Together Gander and C-Store Collective will drive efficiency, improve profit and grow sales, whilst helping shoppers beat the cost of living crisis and preventing food from going to waste.”

Jonathan Rons, Co-Founder of C-Store Collective, says: “This partnership is an extension to Gander’s existing relationship with the C-Store Collective. Gander’s solution drives sustainability and reduces food waste by enabling retailers to sell more reduced food, providing a win-win for retailers and shoppers.”

“With Ganderlytics, the powerful analytical tool as part of the package, retailers will be able to track their improved performance when selling reduced food.”

“We are delighted to strengthen our existing relationship with the Gander team and being their go-to contact for the convenience channel. We are looking forward to helping our clients solve problems they may have with waste, reductions, compliance, and driving sales.” 

Claire Goddard, Marketing Manager at Pricewatch, was introduced to Gander by C-Store Collective.

She says: "Partnering with Gander through C-Store Collective has revolutionised our sell through rate and waste reduction. Since 2021, we've sold 260,551 reductions and seen a 51% increase in our sell-through rate, thanks to strategic guidance from C-Store Collective.”

“The Gander app has helped our customers save money, reduced our food waste, and saved 177 tonnes of CO2, underscoring our commitment to sustainability. This collaboration has significantly enhanced our operational efficiency and customer satisfaction."