Foodpanda Singapore expands into grocery delivery
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Food delivery service Foodpanda is to expand into other services, including groceries, household essentials and flowers.
The company will offer delivery service for items from more than 1000 retail partners in Singapore, including Caltex Star Mart, Eu Yan Sang, Hao Mart and Mothercare, with the guarantee of 25-minute delivery time.
“Over the past year, from the feedback we’ve received from our customers, it was clear that they wanted to enjoy even more convenience in their everyday lives,” said Luc Andreani, MD of Foodpanda Singapore. “This new expansion is a natural extension of our goal to deliver services that bring even more convenience and experiences to Singaporeans’ everyday lives.”
In the last three month, Foodpanda has recruited 100 engineers to manage the new platform and aims to hire up to 300 by the end of the year.
Foodpanda has a network of more than 8000 delivery riders and more than 7000 restaurant partners in the city.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which specific types of products will Foodpanda now deliver in Singapore?
Which specific types of products will Foodpanda now deliver in Singapore?
Foodpanda will deliver groceries, household essentials, and flowers. This new service broadens their offerings beyond food delivery, aiming to provide more convenience to customers in their daily lives.
Q.How quickly does Foodpanda guarantee delivery for these new services?
How quickly does Foodpanda guarantee delivery for these new services?
Foodpanda guarantees a 25-minute delivery time for items from its new retail partners. This swift service applies to all the expanded categories, including groceries and household essentials.
Q.Which retailers are partnering with Foodpanda for this expansion into new services?
Which retailers are partnering with Foodpanda for this expansion into new services?
Foodpanda is partnering with over 1000 retailers, including Caltex Star Mart, Eu Yan Sang, Hao Mart, and Mothercare. These partnerships support the delivery of various new product categories.
Q.How is Foodpanda expanding its team to support these new services?
How is Foodpanda expanding its team to support these new services?
Foodpanda has recruited 100 engineers in the last three months to manage the new platform. They aim to hire a further 200 engineers, bringing the total to 300 by year-end.