Superdrug have launched a new same-day delivery service for shoppers living in an eight mile radius of more than 300 Superdrug stores.
It means shoppers who can’t leave their home during the coronavirus crisis can get essential items and health products delivered to their door from Superdrug, who remain open as they sell essential items including toiletries and medicines..
Delivery costs start at £5.40 and are based on the distance and size of the items ordered.
Customers will be told how much they’re being charged for delivery before they pay online.
Superdurg’s E-commerce Director Matt Walburn explained that the idea was a progression the business has always wanted to make, but was brought forward due to the pandemic.
“The courier service is something that has been in development a while,” he said.
“We’ve brought it forward urgently to help those customers who are social distancing, from visiting stores at the moment and who might be in need of essential supplies quickly.”
Superdrug customers can also access the retailer’s Online Doctor platform to receive their prescriptions, either via click and collect or delivery.
“We are absolutely prioritising our online service during this time, to help reduce the number of visits customers need to make to a physical store,” continued Walburn.
“Our teams are working hard to ensure as many people as possible are able to receive their health care and essential items at home.”
It is not yet know if Swindon and Royal Wootton Bassett stores will be part of the delivery service as Superdrug have not yet announced which of their 796 stores will be taking part.
