SPAR2U delivery services goes into the township. Photo: Supplied
The SPAR Group redefines township shopping by introducing delivery services
The relationship between SPAR and KasiD will enable roll-out of SPAR2U services in Kempton Park, Ivory Park, Soweto and Mamelodi…
SPAR2U delivery services goes into the township. Photo: Supplied
In a series of ‘first-in-South Africa’ partnerships forged to stimulate local economies and revolutionise the shopping experience for township residents, The SPAR Group is collaborating with local providers to power its SPAR2U delivery service in under-served areas across the country.
THE SPAR GROUP MOTIVE BEHIND DELIVERY SERVICE
According to The SPAR Group, this move is challenging the notion that townships are high-risk areas and cannot be adequately serviced.
One such partnership is a collaboration with KasiD, a food delivery service that has played a pivotal role in launching the SPAR2U home delivery service in Tembisa. The relationship between SPAR and KasiD will enable roll-out of SPAR2U services in Kempton Park, Kaalfontein, Ivory Park, Soweto, Mamelodi, and Glen Marais.
SPAR2U is also establishing partnerships with Delivery Ka Speed in Pretoria, expanding its reach to Mamelodi and Hamanskraal, and will soon be rolling out partnerships with other local providers to offer SPAR2U in townships across the country.
“Residents in these areas can now easily access SPAR2U by downloading the app, placing an order from their favourite store, and our partners will handle the delivery,” said Blake Raubenheimer, Omnichannel Executive at The SPAR Group.
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Raubenheimer
“A significant portion of South Africans reside in townships and should have the same access to the ease and convenience of online shopping and home deliveries as residents in city areas.”
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THE BENEFITS OF THE LOCAL PARTNERSHIP
He added, “But SPAR2U deliveries by our partners are not just about ease and convenience; they’re primarily about seizing cost-saving opportunities. Township residents no longer have to queue at taxi ranks and travel long distances for their shopping. Neighbours are collaborating, pooling their grocery needs, sharing delivery costs, and ultimately saving money”.
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HOW FAMILIES WILL SAVE ON TRAVEL EXPENSES
The company believes savings, previously spent on travel, will be directed towards purchasing food, directly benefiting families in the township.
“At The SPAR Group we understand that for the poorest 10% of households, food makes up 40% of their total expenditure. Food is expensive right now and so, if we can help our shoppers save, either through our house brand SPAR products, or through delivering their groceries to their doors, then we’re committed to that, regardless of their location.
“We are deeply dedicated to becoming a part of these communities, delivering SPAR retail services through our local partners who possess an acute understanding of local needs, actively support local causes, and provide employment for individuals from the very communities they serve,” said Raubenheimer.
