Created with one simple mission in mind, Snappy Shopper is designed to help local convenience stores thrive in the modern retail landscape, as well as cater to the growing needs of consumers. Founded in 2017, the online website and app not only provides a platform for local convenience stores to offer a home delivery service, helping them compete with larger retailers, but it also allows consumers to order groceries, snacks and alcohol from their local convenience stores for delivery in as little as 30-60 minutes. By using the Snappy Shopper website or app, customers can have essential items like milk, bread and eggs, as well as other products like frozen food and household goods, delivered directly to their door, thereby supporting local businesses. “We believe independent retailers sit at the heart of their communities, offering access to essential items, supporting local jobs and communities,” explains Richard Wetton, the Marketing Director at Snappy Shopper. “Our platform gives these stores the ability to compete with national supermarkets by offering fast, reliable home delivery to their customers. “That means making everyday essentials available to everyone including those who may struggle with mobility, transport or rising living costs, while ensuring growth remains local.” Snappy Shopper is really easy to use! Customers simply download the app, enter their postcode, and then select items from a menu of products offered by local stores. The store prepares the order, and a Snappy Shopper delivery driver delivers it straight to the customer's door. As well as an increase in convenience shopping, Richard has also seen a strong shift towards digital-first commerce for local stores, with customers expecting to find their corner shop online just as easily as they’d find a supermarket. Snappy Shopper is, therefore, ideally positioned to take full advantage of this emerging trend. “Scotland has a strong convenience culture with family-run shops, community loyalty and a real appetite for innovation,” he elaborates. “Being based here means we’re close to the retailers who have shaped this sector for decades, giving us valuable insight into the needs of store owners and shoppers alike.” Whilst Scotland is its core market, Snappy Shopper also partners with more than 1,200 convenience stores across the UK. The ambition is to continue enabling local retailers, wherever they are based, to offer quick delivery and remain competitive in a changing market. And the ‘community spirit’ is something that begins at the very core of Snappy Shopper, with values such as collaboration, problem-solving and quick pace forming a strong pat of the company’s inclusive and supportive culture. Recently, for its endeavours in boosting local trade, Snappy Shopper celebrated success in the Scottish Enterprise Awards, gaining the prestigious title of Best Local Grocery Delivery Service 2025. “At our core, we champion local,” Richard urges. “Snappy Shopper exists to enable local high street businesses to supply to their customers online so that local communities thrive and revenue stays local.” Contact: Rich Wetton Company: Snappy Shopper Web Address: www.snappyshopper.co.uk In the ever-evolving convenience market, consumers habits are changing with people now shopping little and often, seeking convenience, reliability and fast delivery. We speak to Richard Wetton of Scottish-founded business, Snappy Shopper, about its innovative use of digital technology to strengthen community retail both in Scotland and across the UK. Best Local Grocery Delivery Service 2025
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