DeliveryDrop recruits indies to grow home delivery network
Independent retailers using home delivery service DeliveryDrop can become their own ‘dark stores’ to compete with rivals, according to its founder and chief executive.
Launched in Sheffield in November 2020, the firm now operates nationwide after securing a £14.5m investment from Sheffield United’s former co-chair in December last year.
Founder Syed Sherazi told betterRetailing up to 700 convenience stores are now operating the service, which promises delivery in 20-25 minutes, using its own driver network of 20,000.
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