Grab stretches grocery delivery

MANILA, Philippines — Everyday app Grab is expanding its on-demand grocery and essentials delivery service in Metro Manila with more partner outlets.

GrabMart now has over 150 outlets in Metro Manila ranging from leading supermarkets, convenience stores to specialty stores and smaller retailers.

Users can now purchase over-the-counter medicines, fresh produce and meat products, home internet solutions as GrabMart continues to expand its operations to help more Filipinos get the things they need in a more convenient and safer way.

GrabMart recently partnered with supermarket brands like Ultramega and soon Fisher Supermarket, convenience stores such as Lawson, Shell Select, and Minimart.ph, and fresh produce and meat products stores including Zagana, Meat Depot, The Meat Market by Holly Farms, and Les Aunor Farmer’s Market.

It has also teamed up with drugstore brands like Generika and Family Doc, as well as specialty stores including Smart and PLDT Home Stores to expand its product offerings.

“The COVID-19 pandemic has forced companies to be agile and to act quickly to support the needs of their fellowmen. By tapping on existing technologies, our extensive delivery network, and operational footprint, we were able to quickly scale GrabMart in Metro Manila to help more Filipinos purchase their essential needs,” said EJ Dela Vega, head of GrabMart and GrabFood in the Philippines.

“This is just the beginning as we will continue to double down on our expansion efforts to serve more Filipinos,” he said.

GrabMart Beta was first rolled out in Metro Manila last March starting with retail partners Robinsons Supermarket, Great Deals E-commerce Corporation, Family Mart, Starbucks at Home, ASSI Fresh Plaza, Fetch! Naturals, Dog City, and Barcino.