Household goods delivered in ‘under an hour’.

 

Big W has joined other major retailers in signing up to a new delivery service launched by logistics firm Shippit in partnership with Uber.

 

Big W, along with the likes of Harvey Norman, Target, and Super Retail Group, will be able to offer customers delivery in under an hour, according to Shippit.

 

Uber’s same-day delivery of foods and other goods now accounts for 51 per cent of its bookings, overtaking its initial ride-sharing model for the first time.

 

“We have retailers of all shapes and sizes, whether you’re sending a spark plug or kayak, a new appliance or furniture, there really is a carrier for every product,” Shippit’s co-CEO Rob Hango- Zada told the AFR.

 

“We wanted to work with retailers to close out that final mile to deliver anything, really, within the same hour,” he said.

 

“There’s a slight stagnation in order volumes as lockdowns lift but home furnishings, electronics and appliances are still strong and fashion remains stable. But people are spending more, with the average value of the purchases up 50 per cent as people become more familiar with buying online,” he said.