Booker has rolled out a new last-mile delivery partnership between Scoot and Just Eat, enabling its symbol retailers to offer rapid grocery delivery without managing their own fleet.
The service is available to Premier, Budgens, Londis and Family Shopper stores, with integration into Just Eat’s courier network and technology. Orders will continue to be placed via the Scoot app and fulfilled by Just Eat couriers.
The first store to go live was Budgens Buckingham Park in Aylesbury on 4 September, while Premier Linktown Local in Kirkcaldy and Premier Forfar Road Services in Dundee will be the first Scottish stores to get on board later this month. Additional locations across Great Britain are being added weekly.
Scoot has developed an API integration with Just Eat to simplify delivery operations for retailers. The service aims to meet growing demand for same-day and on-demand delivery, which now accounts for 80% of customer expectations.
Colm Johnson, Retail Managing Director for Booker, said: “We’ve developed this solution with our retailers in mind. By partnering with Just Eat, we’re helping stores offer a great delivery experience while keeping it simple and cost effective.”
Matt Ephgrave, Managing Director of Just Eat for Business, said: “We’re excited to partner with Scoot and Booker to support independent local retailers in expanding their reach through rapid grocery delivery.”
