Pricewatch Group first retailer to tap last mile delivery solution from British retail tech firm NearSt

NearSt has announced a new solutions for UK convenience retailers that automatically connects their EPoS systems and in-store inventory to major delivery platforms such as Uber Eats, Deliveroo, and Just Eat. 

"This technology represents an important step forward for convenience retail," says Nick Brackenbury, Co-founder and CEO at NearSt.

"We're empowering local retailers with capabilities that were previously out of reach. With our extensive network of over 150 Point of Sale partners alongside our last mile delivery integrations, we enable retailers to seamlessly transform their last mile offering into a genuine competitive advantage and revenue driver."

Pricewatch Group - operating stores under Morrisons Daily, Nisa, Gulf, and BP brands - was the first retailer to leverage NearSt’s real-time local inventory feeds with delivery platforms, starting in September 2024.

It reports significant results in streamlining operations, enhancing customer experiences and improving staff productivity: 913% sales growth across last mile platforms (first 11 weeks); 233% increase in Just Eat sales alone; 59 hours per month saved in menu management; 37% reduction in failed orders weekly; 115% expansion in product range on last mile menus.

"We tried multiple digital partners and previously spent hours manually uploading inventory data. Then NearSt just comes along and makes it work. We've saved so much time and been able to reallocate it elsewhere to get much more done. From an operational time-saving aspect, ithas been invaluable.” says Tom Buckley, General Manager at Pricewatch Group.

"NearSt has made it achievable for us to run a cost-effective last mile operation that's saving us a huge amount of time and money," says Claire Goddard, Marketing Manager at Pricewatch Group. "We now have a flawless and professional menu that rivals those of the major supermarket chains making it a dream for our customers to shop and buy on."

2025 RTIH INNOVATION AWARDS

Last mile delivery will be a key focus area at the 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards.

The awards. which will open for entries in March, celebrate global tech innovation in a fast moving omnichannel world.

Our 2024 hall of fame entrants were revealed during an event which took place at RIBA’s 66 Portland Place HQ in Central London on 21st November, and consisted of a drinks reception, three course meal, and awards ceremony presided over by comedian Lucy Porter.

In his welcome speech, Scott Thompson, Founder and Editor, RTIH, said: “The event is now into its sixth year and what a journey it has been. The awards started life as an online only affair during the Covid outbreak, before launching as a small scale in real life event and growing year on year to the point where we’re now selling out this fine, historic venue.”

He added: “Congratulations to all of our finalists. Many submissions did not make it through to the final stage, and getting to this point is no mean feat. Checkout-free stores, automated supply chains, immersive experiences, on-demand delivery, next generation loyalty offerings, inclusive retail, green technology. We’ve got all the cool stuff covered this evening.”

“But just importantly we’ve got lots of great examples of companies taking innovative tech and making it usable in everyday operations - resulting in more efficiency and profitability in all areas.”

Congratulations to our 2024 winners, and a big thank you to our sponsors, judging panel, the legend that is Lucy Porter, and all those who attended November's gathering. 

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