Amazon and Levi Roots bring Caribbean flavoured on demand delivery service to August bank holiday
Ahead of the August bank holiday weekend, Amazon has teamed up with Levi Roots, founder of Reggae Reggae Sauce, to help customers bring a taste of the Caribbean to their BBQ. His signature recipes and all the ingredients are available now on Amazon Fresh, with same-day delivery on offer.
Roots says: “My homestyle jerk wings are always a real crowd pleaser when hosting friends and family, and there’s no better summer’s day than cooking these on the barbecue with people you love. Serve it with my homemade coleslaw for the perfect side to a Caribbean feast.”
Customers in select areas of London and Manchester can also get bank holiday BBQ favourites delivered in about 30 minutes or less via Amazon Now, including The Jolly Hog Proper Porker Sausages, by Amazon Quarter Pounder Beef Burgers and by Amazon Mature Cheddar Slices. Additionally, customers in parts of London can now browse and buy fresh groceries on Amazon.co.uk and the Amazon app, alongside popular brands and everyday essentials already available for same-day delivery.
Manchester
Amazon Now recently launched in Manchester, promising thousands of groceries and household essentials in about 30 minutes or less. The move marked the first city outside of London to get the offering following go live in the capital earlier this year.
“Amazon Now brings a new level of speed and convenience to customers, delivering thousands of groceries and household essentials in less than 30 minutes," said John Boumphrey, UK Country Manager at Amazon. “It’s the latest example of our commitment to faster delivery, building on the millions of items we already deliver the same or next day to customers across the UK.”
Amazon Now uses a network of micro fulfilment centres that are positioned near residential and inner-city areas, with sites in Southwark, Bethnal Green, Battersea, Lewisham, Hampstead, Notting Hill, Haringey, Walthamstow and Wembley, alongside East Manchester, with sites in Salford and Stockport to follow in the coming weeks.
Customers in eligible Manchester postcodes can shop from the likes of everyday essentials like milk, eggs, fresh fruit and veg, toothpaste, pet treats, nappies, and medicines, alongside local favourites from Kellogg’s, PG Tips, and Warburtons.
2026 RTIH Innovation Awards
On demand delivery will be a key focus area at the 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards.
The awards are now open for entries and celebrate global retail technology innovation in a fast moving omnichannel world.
Our winners will be revealed at the 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards Ceremony, taking place at The HAC in Central London on Wednesday, 4th November.
Check out our 2025 winners here.
Our 2025 hall of fame entrants were revealed during a sold out event which took place at The HAC on 16th October and consisted of a drinks reception, three course meal, and awards ceremony presided over by award winning comedian, actress and writer Tiff Stevenson.
In his welcome speech, Scott Thompson, Founder and Editor, RTIH, said: “This is the awards’ fifth year as a physical event. We started off with just 30 people at the South Place Hotel not far from here, then moved to London Bridge Hotel, then The Barbican, and last year RIBA’s HQ in the West End.”
“But I’m conscious of the fact that, to quote the legend that is Taylor Swift, You’re only as hot as your last hit, baby. So, this year we’ve moved to our biggest venue yet, and also pulled in our largest number of entries to date and broken attendance records.”
He added: “This year’s submissions have without doubt been our best yet. To quote one of the judges: The examples of innovative developments across both traditional and digital retail spaces were truly remarkable.”
Congratulations to our winners, and a big thank you to our sponsors, judging panel, the legend that is Tiff Stevenson, and all those who attended our 2025 gathering.
