- Snappy Shopper launches nationwide 24/7 delivery, making it the first convenience-led platform to offer round-the-clock grocery delivery at scale.
- Early adopter Girish’s Premier Barmulloch in Glasgow saw £100k GMV in 30 days, boosted by overnight trade.
- Retailers must meet eligibility and licensing requirements to participate, ensuring reliable and safe delivery operations.
Snappy Shopper has rolled out its new 24/7 delivery capability across the UK, enabling independent convenience stores to offer round-the-clock grocery delivery for the first time at scale.
Following successful trials earlier this year, the q-commerce technology platform says the development marks a significant step forward in helping retailers meet customer needs outside traditional trading hours.
The service allows local stores to deliver essentials such as milk, bread, snacks and household goods at any hour of the day or night, with orders placed via the Snappy Shopper app. The platform positions itself as the first convenience-focused solution to offer nationwide 24/7 delivery functionality.
“This is a huge step forward for independent retail,” Mike Callachan, CEO of Snappy Shopper, said.
“We’ve developed and tested the technology and now we’re rolling it out to help local stores meet real, everyday needs around the clock. We’re proud to lead this innovation for the benefit of both retailers and their communities.”
One of the early adopters, Girish’s Premier Barmulloch in Glasgow, became the first store in Scotland to launch 24-hour deliveries in February. Owner Girish Jeeva said the response had exceeded expectations, with 25 overnight orders placed on launch night and a growing base of regular late-night customers. His store recently surpassed £100,000 in GMV in a single 30-day period, boosted by overnight trade.
“We knew there was an appetite for overnight delivery, but the response has blown us away,” Jeeva said.
“Now, we are serving a new stream of regular customers overnight, often buying essentials like bread, milk, eggs, and snacks. We’ve even installed a secure back door for drivers to make overnight fulfilment safe and efficient. It’s been a game-changer.”
Retailers who want to offer 24/7 delivery must meet eligibility criteria set by Snappy Shopper, ensuring operational standards and customer service can be maintained. Licensing restrictions will also apply, with alcohol and other restricted products automatically unavailable during prohibited hours.
“We have built this technology, and the results and customer feedback have been amazing,” added Callachan. “The next step is rolling this out to the right stores, in the right areas, to deliver a reliable 24/7 experience at scale.”
Snappy Shopper says the launch cements its role as the “technology partner of choice” for ambitious convenience retailers, with solutions such as EPOS integrations, Foodhub exposure and picker apps increasingly viewed as must-haves in the fast-evolving delivery market.