Snappy Shopper hits home run in 2024 as quick commerce becomes essential part of everyday life

UK quick commerce platform, Snappy Shopper, closed out 2024 with a record breaking December.

It saw weekly trading volumes rise by 42% year-over-year, marking the platform’s most significant growth since the surge in demand during the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020. Facilitating over £14 million in monthly transactions, it reported an average order value of £29 - nearly four times the typical in-store transaction value (ACS Local Shop Report, 2024).

Snappy’s technology enables independent and group retailers to operate quick commerce offerings.

During December, Hayat’s Premier Store, based in Dundee, hit more than £200,000 worth of grocery deliveries in a single month from a convenience store, at times doing more deliveries per hour than a nearby supermarket.

The store owner told the press: “Snappy Shopper has revolutionised how we serve our community. Achieving more than £200,000 in deliveries in one month exceeded our expectations and highlighted the incredible potential of quick commerce. The platform’s efficiency allows us to deliver faster and more effectively than even larger supermarkets at peak times. It’s proof that independent stores can compete and succeed in the digital age."

“Our technology is empowering retailers to connect with their communities like never before,” says Mike Callachan, CEO at Snappy Shopper. “This growth reflects a global shift in consumer behaviour, with q-commerce becoming an essential part of everyday life. Snappy Shopper is proud to be the trusted partner guiding retailers digital transformation.”

“It has never been more important to tap into the growth and profitability opportunity available online. We are ready to play our part, enabling retailers to take the best of what they do in-store to digital consumers, and we expect to more than double the number of stores using our technology again in the next 12 months.”

He adds: “Quick commerce is where the future of retail is headed. Brands and retailers not yet onboard risk missing out on a significant growth opportunity. By leveraging Snappy Shopper’s proven platform, they gain a safe pair of hands in navigating this exciting new frontier.”

2024 RTIH INNOVATION AWARDS

Snappy Shopper was among the winners at the sixth edition of the RTIH Innovation Awards.

The awards celebrate global tech innovation in a fast moving omnichannel world.

Our 2024 hall of fame entrants were revealed during an event which took place at RIBA’s 66 Portland Place HQ in Central London on 21st November, and consisted of a drinks reception, three course meal, and awards ceremony presided over by comedian Lucy Porter.

In his welcome speech, Scott Thompson, Founder and Editor, RTIH, said: “The event is now into its sixth year and what a journey it has been. The awards started life as an online only affair during the Covid outbreak, before launching as a small scale in real life event and growing year on year to the point where we’re now selling out this fine, historic venue.”

He added: “Congratulations to all of our finalists. Many submissions did not make it through to the final stage, and getting to this point is no mean feat. Checkout-free stores, automated supply chains, immersive experiences, on-demand delivery, next generation loyalty offerings, inclusive retail, green technology. We’ve got all the cool stuff covered this evening.”

“But just importantly we’ve got lots of great examples of companies taking innovative tech and making it usable in everyday operations - resulting in more efficiency and profitability in all areas.”

Congratulations to our 2024 winners, and a big thank you to our sponsors, judging panel, the legend that is Lucy Porter, and all those who attended November's gathering.