Co-op Partners with Walmart to Enhance Online OrderingCo-op Partners with Walmart to Enhance Online Ordering Co-op has teamed up with Walmart Commerce Technologies to introduce a groundbreaking app called Store Assist, designed to revolutionize online ordering for its employees. This innovative app provides a comprehensive solution for managing orders, collection, and delivery from various partners, including Deliveroo and Just Eat, through a single, user-friendly platform. By eliminating the need for multiple apps and devices, Co-op aims to streamline operations and improve efficiency within its stores. The Store Assist app is built on principles of ease of use and scalability, allowing Co-op to pursue its growth aspirations in the rapidly expanding quick commerce market. Currently, over 80% of the UK population relies on Co-op’s online platform or delivery partners for their grocery needs. “Our top priority is to increase our share of the quick commerce market, both through our own online channel and partnerships,” stated George Hayworth, Co-op’s Head of Online Development. “Our focus is on making it easier, faster, and more convenient for our local stores to serve their communities.” Co-op is enthusiastic about its partnership with Walmart Commerce Technologies, as it will enable the implementation of technology that is not only user-friendly but also supports the company’s growth objectives. This investment will further enhance the fast and dependable service that Co-op’s members and customers expect, regardless of their preferred shopping method or location.
Co-op is partnering with Walmart Commerce Technologies to launch a new app that helps co-workers streamline online ordering.
The Store Assist app allows Co-op stores to manage orders, collection and delivery ‘in one place’, for partners including Deliveroo and Just Eat.
The aim is to improve processes and operations in the store so that colleagues no longer have to switch between fast trading apps or different devices.
By using a unified platform that focuses on “ease of use and scalability”, Co-op said the new technology will further support its growth ambitions to reach more than a third of the high-speed trading market.
Co-op estimates that more than 80% of the UK population now access their groceries through its own online platform and third-party delivery partners.
“Growing our share of the quick commerce market is our focus, both through our own online store and with strategic partners,” said Co-op head of online development George Hayworth. “Our approach is focused on the ease, speed and convenience of our local stores, which are well positioned at the heart of communities.
“We are excited to work closely with Walmart Commerce Technologies to implement new technology that is easy to use and supports our continued growth, while further enhancing the fast and reliable service that matters to our member-owners and customers, whenever and wherever they shop with us.”
