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Tesco partners with rapid delivery app Gorillas promising 10-minute delivery

Tesco partners with rapid delivery app Gorillas promising 10-minute delivery
Kiran Paul
By Kiran PaulOct 28, 2021
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Tesco said it has launched a pilot with rapid delivery app Gorillas, offering customers the chance to get products in just 10 minutes.

From today (28 October), Tesco products will be available to purchase on the Gorillas app, with the German startup setting up micro-fulfilment sites at five large Tesco stores.

The first micro-fulfilment site will use excess warehouse space within the Thornton Heath Tesco store and stock a selection of around 2,000 products.

“We’re thrilled to be announcing this first-of-its-kind commercial and real estate partnership with Tesco,” Adrian Frenzel, Gorillas COO said.

“As a fast-paced company at the forefront of the on demand grocery industry, we are always looking for ways to innovate, and this co-location partnership will bring unprecedented value to our customers in the UK who will now have the possibility to be delivered the best of Tesco within minutes thanks to Gorillas.”

Tesco said the partnership will add yet another convenient service to its online offer, which includes its own rapid delivery service Whoosh.

Rolled out earlier this year, Tesco Whoosh promises 60-minute grocery delivery service from around 50 Express stores and expects to reach 100 stores by the end of the year.

“We are committed to being easily the most convenient choice for our customers, enabling them to shop whenever and however they want,” Jason Tarry, chief executive of Tesco UK and Ireland, said.

“This pilot with Gorillas will help customers get their products right away, supporting those looking to buy food for tonight or last minute forgotten items. We look forward to hearing what our customers think.”

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