Tesco has officially launched its online marketplace, expanding its e-commerce platform to include thousands of third-party products alongside groceries. This new addition aims to make Tesco.com “a one-stop shop for everything customers need.”
Launching with 9,000 products, the marketplace features categories such as DIY, garden, homeware, pet care, and toys. The supermarket promises a seamless shopping experience where customers can easily add items to their basket and have them delivered by post or courier at a convenient time.
All Tesco Marketplace items are sold and dispatched directly by its trusted partners, ensuring reliable delivery by post or courier. Tesco grocery orders continue to be fulfilled from local stores or fulfilment centres, so marketplace items and groceries will be delivered separately. The marketplace, highlighted in The Grocer, debuts with 17 notable sellers including Diageo, Silentnight, Tefal, Tommee Tippee, and Online Home Shop.
This initiative is significant for marketplace retailers, as Tesco’s prominence in the UK ensures a broad customer base. By listing products on Tesco’s marketplace, sellers can access this unique segment of shoppers, potentially increasing their sales.
Marketplace Director Peter Filcek expressed enthusiasm about the launch. He stated, “This is a really exciting moment as we expand our online offer – making it even more convenient for customers to shop at Tesco and even more rewarding with customers able to collect Clubcard points on all purchases.”
Filcek also emphasised Tesco’s commitment to enhancing the shopping experience, saying, “We’re constantly looking at ways to improve the shopping experience for our customers, and our new marketplace offers them the same great quality and value they have come to expect from Tesco across an even bigger range of products, from our specially-selected partners.”
Tesco plans to continue expanding the range of products and brands available on the marketplace in the coming months, further enriching their customers’ shopping experience.
Staying informed about major marketplace launches like Tesco’s will help sellers on all marketplaces with strategic planning and resource allocation. By understanding these developments, sellers can better assess where to focus their efforts and investments to maximise their reach and profitability.
