Snappy Shopper, the UK’s leading quick-commerce platform, closed out 2024 with a record-breaking December, achieving rapid growth and outperforming the market, which saw an 8 per cent increase in Q4 2024.
Unprecedented weekly trading, record revenues, and soaring customer adoption have cemented Snappy Shopper as the go-to partner for independent retailers, retail groups, and brands.
Snappy Shopper saw weekly trading volumes surge by 42 per cent year-over-year, marking the platform’s most significant growth since the surge in demand during the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020.
Facilitating over £14m in monthly transactions, Snappy Shopper reported an average order value of £29 - nearly four times the typical in-store transaction value (ACS Local Shop Report, 2024).
These figures highlight the platform’s unmatched ability to empower retailers in a rapidly evolving retail landscape. Snappy’s technology enables independent and group retailers alike to operate quick commerce profitably, with retailers throughout the UK leveraging Snappy’s enablement technology to deliver remarkable trading results.
During December, Hayat’s Premier Store, based in Dundee, hit the milestone of 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.”
With nearly half of independent retailers now offering home delivery (ACS Local Shop Report, 2024), more shoppers are turning to Snappy Shopper’s technology-driven solutions for convenient and reliable retail experiences from trusted local stores.
“Our technology is empowering retailers to connect with their communities like never before,” said Mike Callachan, CEO of 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.”
With the retail sector braced for increasing cost pressures in 2025, Mike continued, “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.”
The past year has been transformative for Snappy Shopper, solidifying its position as a leader in the UK’s q-commerce market.
With unprecedented growth in new customers and a surge in retailer adoption, the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) 2024, Local Shop Report 2024, Association of Convenience Stores company has established itself as a vital ally for businesses navigating the fast-changing retail landscape.
Unlike some larger retailers who have faced well-documented challenges with technology failures and delivery disruptions during peak times, Snappy Shopper’s reliable technology and innovative approach have consistently empowered independent retailers and store groups to thrive amid growing demand for delivery services.
“Quick commerce is where the future of retail is headed,” Mike added. “Brands and retailers not yet on board 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.”
With the number of users in the grocery delivery market expected to reach 32.4 million by 2029 (Statista, 2024), Snappy Shopper remains committed to innovation, ensuring its partners stay ahead of evolving consumer expectations.
