Sainsbury’s has discontinued its Chop Chop rapid delivery app, merging its functionalities into the main Sainsbury’s app. The Chop Chop service, introduced in 2016 to provide groceries within 60 minutes for an extra fee, was accessible in 50 Sainsbury’s stores.
The standalone Chop Chop app has been taken down, directing users seeking to download it to the primary Sainsbury’s app. Jim Banks, Sainsbury’s head of experience design, announced the app’s decommissioning on LinkedIn, stating the move aimed to simplify the shopping experience for customers.
Banks expressed gratitude to the teams involved in integrating Chop Chop into the main app, emphasizing the effort to streamline the ecosystem and enhance the shopping process. Chop Chop had competed with Tesco’s Whoosh rapid delivery offering, promising deliveries in as little as 20 minutes.
In other supermarket news in the UK, Co-op revealed plans to open 18 new or upgraded stores in the first quarter of 2026. The initial store, part of the Willowbrook Park development in Didcot, Oxfordshire, signifies Co-op’s commitment to local communities.
Kate McCrae, Co-op Operations Director, highlighted the company’s dedication to creating stores that transcend mere shopping spaces, aiming to enrich local life and cater to community needs effectively. The stores prioritize quality products, value for members, and various promotions to enhance the shopping experience.
Co-op also announced a significant investment in apprenticeships, with a £70 million pledge to generate 7,000 matched apprenticeships by 2030 through its Levy Share initiative. This initiative underscores Co-op’s ongoing commitment to workforce development and community support.
