Tesco launches new service nationwide after initial trial

The supermarket is now available as an option on Deliveroo across the UK, with items available to be delivered in as little as 20 minutes.

The nationwide rollout across 75 UK towns and cities follows a successful trial across 147 Tesco stores.

The first order, placed through Tesco’s Limbury Mead Express, included last-minute breakfast and lunchbox essentials such as bread, spreads and fruit.

Tesco has expanded its delivery options to include Deliveroo alongside its own Whoosh service (Image: PA)

Ishna Berry, rapid delivery director at Tesco, said: “Customers are looking for more flexibility than ever in how they shop with Tesco.

“Launching nationwide on Deliveroo gives millions more people another convenient way to shop Tesco, bringing our great quality, value and range to even more customers, alongside the added benefits of Clubcard Prices and earning Clubcard points.

“Whether it’s a forgotten ingredient, a last-minute family meal or a quick top-up shop, customers now have even more ways to get products delivered when and where they need them.”

The service is available in cities including Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, Leicester, London, Manchester, Sheffield, Bournemouth, Cardiff and Belfast.

Rob Harris, chief revenue officer at Deliveroo, said: “Since our trial launched, it’s been clear just how much customers value having Tesco on Deliveroo, so we’re delighted to now be taking that nationwide.

“This means millions more customers can get Tesco’s range, quality and value delivered in as little as 20 minutes, with Clubcard Prices and points along the way.”

Tesco announces plan to introduce digital displays in its supermarkets

Back in July, Tesco announced plans to introduce digital displays in place of traditional paper tags.

The rollout began in four locations—one Tesco Express and three larger supermarkets.

Tesco will be rolling out electronic shelf labels to around 3,000 stores nationwide over the next two years (Image: PA)

The scheme will eventually expand to around 3,000 stores nationwide over the next two years.

The electronic shelf labels (ESLs) will display prices digitally and can be updated instantly from Tesco’s central systems, ensuring that prices on the shelves always match those at the checkout.

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Kevin Tindall, Tesco’s UK operations managing director, said the technology would help modernise stores while allowing colleagues to spend more time assisting customers.

Tesco has partnered with Chinese technology company Hanshow for the rollout, following successful trials at its Royston and St Neots stores.

Hanshow described the rollout as “a new milestone in digital store transformation.”

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