Weezy expands to Chiswick

Shop Local Online as Weezy Expands to Chiswick

Online local supermarket delivery platform Weezy is expanding to Chiswick.

Weezy is an on-demand supermarket which matches customers with local providers and larger wholesalers to get local and affordable shop[ping all on one site for delivery. They already have operations in London, Manchester, Salford, Brighton, Hove and Bristol. Weezy claim that their staff can gather your goods and deliver within 20 minutes.

As interest has surged in shopping local ad buying sustainable, Weezy’s local delivery options have boomed in lockdown. They describe their services as pioneering “last-mile logistics”, keeping their supply chains local and speedy. Weezy say that their most popular services are fresh fruit and vegetables delivered to your door.

Weezy describe their model as “sustainably-minded from delivery right through to packaging”. Products include fresh produce, storecupboard staples, drinks, rare treats, and even cleaning and pharmacy items. Their expansion into Chiswick and Acton has included making connections with a number of local butchers, bakers, markets, and other traders as well as their existing wholesalers. They say that they employ staff on full shifts rather than gig workers, and report to offer properly paid holidays, pensions, and advancement opportunities.

Reviews maintain that the app is usable and convenient, with clear menus for shopping including standard sections like dairy and cleaning as well as seasonal menus like holidays. Checkout works well, though some payment systems may not be hosted. Selecting products offers a lot of options, which shows as many big brands as local produce. A number of local sellers listed simply as ‘local produce’ rather than a brand name, which could be a disadvantage for those looking to use the app primarily to avoid shopping with big brands. It could, however, be a good Amazon alternative thanks to a range of non-food products which spans from board games to covid tests.