Shoprite, Glovo Team up to Enhance Shoppers’ Experience

Omolabake Fasogbon

Supermarket retailer, Shoprite and multi-category app, Glovo have come together in a new deal to drive seamless delivery of goods to consumers in their comfort zone. 

According to them, the move would enable a simple, fast, and convenient experience for consumers to buy groceries online after ordering their choiced products from Shoprite on Glovo. 

The partnership is described as new step in Shoprite’s ambition to develop a unique omnichannel model and also allow Glovo to further develop its grocery segment in Nigeria.

Speaking, Strategy Manager, Retail Supermarkets Nigeria, Tosin Olukoya noted that e-commerce had revolutionised retail, with supermarkets trying to align with the ever-changing needs of modern-day customer by making online shopping even easier

“Shoprite is constantly looking for ways to deliver innovative services that make customers’ daily shopping experience easier. Leveraging Glovo’s global and local expertise in the quick commerce industry, we believe this partnership will offer fast and convenient home delivery service that allows us to address our customer’s needs in the digital age,” he affirmed. 

Also commenting, Head of Q-commerce for Glovo Nigeria, Kolawole Adeniyi stated that the partnership aligns with the company’s vision to provide everyone with easy access to anything in their city.

He said, “To deliver on our vision, we seek partnerships with top retailers with stores widespread across our active locations. We are enjoying strong growth and has big ambitions. Our goal is to make grocery shopping faster, smoother, and more convenient than ever before for the customer. 

“Our partnership with Shoprite will allow us to do this, building on this new vertical and helping us drive growth further across Africa.”.