Snappy Shopper serves up 24/7 grocery delivery for UK convenience retailers following store trials

Snappy Shopper, a q-commerce technology platform for independent retailers, has launched 24/7 delivery capability following trials in selected stores across the UK.

It lays claim to being the first convenience led platform to bring 24/7 grocery delivery to market at scale.

Mike Callachan, CEO at Snappy Shopper, says: “This is a huge step forward for independent retail. We’ve developed and tested the technology and now we’re rolling it out to help local stores meet real, everyday needs around the clock. We’re proud to lead this innovation for the benefit of both retailers and their communities.”

Girish’s Premier Barmulloch in Glasgow made history as the first store in Scotland to offer 24-hour grocery delivery using the new technology. Since launching the service in February, store owner Girish Jeeva has says he has seen a surge in overnight orders. 

In addition, Girish’s Premier Barmulloch recently surpassed £100,000 in GMV in a 30-day period, driven in part by overnight trade. 

Jeeva says: “We knew there was an appetite for overnight delivery, but the response has blown us away. We saw 25 orders on the very first night. Now, we are serving a new stream of regular customers overnight, often buying essentials like bread, milk, eggs, and snacks. We’ve even installed a secure back door for drivers to make overnight fulfilment safe and efficient. It’s been a game-changer.” 

“We have built this technology, and the results and customer feedback have been amazing,” adds Callachan. “The next step is rolling this out to the right stores, in the right areas, to deliver a reliable 24/7 experience at scale.” 

The service will operate within local licensing laws, with time restricted products automatically unavailable during restricted hours.

2025 RTIH INNOVATION AWARDS

Quick commerce will be a key focus area at the 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards.

The awards. which are now open for entries, 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.”

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