Leading last-mile solutions specialist Stuart has announced a new partnership with Iceland, the major UK supermarket chain specialising in frozen foods.
As demand for convenient and fast home delivery continues to soar, with over 40% of UK consumers ordering food and groceries monthly, this partnership will launch the first-of-its kind same-day scheduled delivery offering in the UK grocery market that will transform how Iceland customers shop. Together, Iceland and Stuart’s partnership will meet the growing consumer expectations for flexibility between in-store and online shopping experiences.
Customers can visit Iceland stores, shop for their chosen products from the full range available in-store, and then schedule delivery within a two-hour time slot on the same day. This service combines the in-store shopping experience with the convenience of home delivery. Deliveries will utilise Stuart’s Large Transport Type Fleet to handle even the biggest grocery shops, ensuring that frozen and fresh items are delivered quickly and in perfect condition.
Following the success of a trial in 9 stores, Iceland will launch the service across an additional 120 sites UK-wide. The partnership leverages Stuart’s sustainable delivery network, with over 53% of deliveries completed using low-emission vehicles through an established network of courier partners.
This new service gives customers complete flexibility, enabling access to the full range of Iceland’s products in-store, without the inconvenience of carrying heavy shopping home on public transport, worrying about frozen products melting in the back of a car, or having to cut their high street visit short.
“We’re excited to be partnering with a leading brand such as Iceland to introduce innovative and sustainable delivery options that meet the evolving expectations of today’s shoppers. The scheduled same-day delivery service offers new levels of convenience to Iceland customers while maintaining the quality and choice they expect from in-store shopping,”
says Ricardo Amorim, Chief Revenue Officer at Stuart.
