The future of independent retail: Booker Group agrees rapid delivery partnership with Snappy Shopper

Booker Group, the wholesale distributor and subsidiary of Tesco, has teamed up with convenience Q-commerce firm Snappy Shopper to offer its retailers home delivery options.

Colm Johnson, Managing Director at Booker Group, says: “This partnership is a fantastic step forward, offering our retailers brilliant opportunities to grow. We’re committed to delivering the best choice, price, and service for our retailers.”

Greg Deacon, VP of Retail Media, Groups and Business Development at Snappy Shopper, says: “With nearly 70% of the UK now embracing rapid delivery, the Q-commerce market is booming.”

“The food category - especially snacking - is dominating, and we’re perfectly positioned to seize this momentum for massive growth.”

“Personally, I’m thrilled to see this partnership fuelling the future of independent retail with Booker. We’re uniting the holy trinity of wholesale, retail, and brand with Snappy, and it’s going to be a game-changer.”

2024 RTIH INNOVATION AWARDS

Quick commerce is a key focus area for the sixth edition of the RTIH Innovation Awards, which is now open for entries.

The awards, sponsored by CADS, 3D Cloud, and Retail Technology Show 2025, celebrate global tech innovation in a fast moving omnichannel world.

It’s free to enter and you can do so across multiple categories.

Key 2024 dates

Friday, 25th October: Award entry deadline 

Tuesday, 29th October: 2024 shortlist revealed

30th October-6th November: Judging days

Thursday, 21st November: Winners announced at the 2024 RTIH Innovation Awards ceremony, to be held at RIBA’s 66 Portland Place HQ in Central London.