'El Grocer' is the name of a Dubai start-up that's aiming to enhance the mobile grocery shopping experience.
The app is a mobile-only marketplace where consumers can order a variety of fresh and packaged goods from nearby stores. Beyond the convenience of using a mobile-first service, consumers will be drawn to use El Grocer because it boasts the same store prices and free delivery within an hour. With continued use, consumers are able to easily reorder previous purchases and compile lists of favorites.
As Dubai is set to host the World Expo in 2020, El Grocer is set to appeal to tourists and locals to the region, especially as this country's billion-dollar food market continues to expand.
App-Only Supermarkets
El Grocer's Mobile Grocery Service Helps Shoppers Order from Nearby Stores
Trend Themes
1. Mobile-only Marketplaces - Other startups can follow suit and launch marketplaces that cater to mobile users for purchasing goods from nearby stores.
2. Hyperlocal Delivery Services - Delivery platforms can leverage on their existing infrastructure and use data analytics to optimize delivery while reaching customers in the immediate vicinity of their delivery hubs.
3. Reordering and Favorite Lists - Online retailers can use data analytics to study purchase patterns to provide personalized experiences and reorder recommendations for their users.
Industry Implications
1. Grocery Delivery - Online grocery platforms can start experimenting with mobile-only delivery options coupled with hyperlocal fulfillment to make online grocery shopping more convenient.
2. Tourism - Tourism-related businesses can leverage mobile-only hyperlocal delivery models to provide seamless experiences for their customers.
3. Data Analytics - Data analytics companies can tap into purchase data to provide actionable insights for businesses to create personalized experiences for their customers.