“With a 100,000-strong grocery delivery network, which has more than doubled from last year, Flipkart is further strengthening its last-mile network and reach, especially in pin-codes and towns that are difficult to reach and digital. Along with upskilling, additional income opportunities are also being created for grocery,” a statement said.
Over 10 million deliveries were made across the country by these specially trained kirana partners during the festive season last year.
Flipkart started the program in 2019 to engage local stores and stores as delivery partners and since then, has continuously invested in making these businesses ready to deliver.
NS Grocery Delivery Program About one-third of Flipkart delivers take place in a month. In the past one year, its kirana partners have registered almost 30% growth in delivery earnings, it said.
Flipkart Senior Vice President (Supply Chain) Hemant Badri said that the company is committed to creating value for all its stakeholders including sellers, micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), artisans, customers and grocers.
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“Being one of the oldest retail formats in India, kirana is the cornerstone of modern retail in India, and Flipkart strives to bring seamless integration of both forms of retail to delight customers and create shared value. Their hyperlocal Through a combination of presence and innovation by Flipkart, the grocery delivery program has become a great enabler in strengthening the grocery ecosystem in the country,” he added.