Booker launches Scoot delivery platform for symbol retailers

Booker has launched Scoot, a new delivery platform designed exclusively for its symbol group retailers.

Scoot works by connecting shoppers with their participating local independent retailer, where they can order food, drinks and household essentials via the app. Scoot manages the ordering, payment and picking, leaving the retailer to organise the delivery themselves.

Booker is piloting Scoot at Budgens in Abridge, Romford, and it will expand the scheme to more Budgens, Premier, Londis and Family Shopper stores over the coming months.

Through Scoot, Budgens in Abridge has a £15 minimum order and promises delivery within 30 minutes of the order being placed.

Retailers signing up to Scoot will receive a launch support package worth more than £2,800. This includes point-of-sale materials, digital assets and thermal delivery bags. Marketing support and branded wraps for delivery vehicles are also offered.

Owned by Booker, Scoot is exclusive to Londis, Premier, Budgens and Family Shopper stores.

Colm Johnson, managing director of Booker Retail, said: “We’re always looking for new and innovative ways to help our customers grow their business, so we are incredibly proud to announce the launch of our new delivery platform, Scoot, to support them in doing just that.

“It’s a fantastic opportunity for our retailers to increase their basket spend, store sales and connect with new and existing shoppers in their local communities. The feedback from our pilot test has been really positive and we look forward to welcoming more retailers over the next few months.”