Foodpanda expands its “quick commerce” concept in Laos
Pandamart, the online grocery shopping brand of German food delivery company Foodpanda, is expanding in Laos with its so-called “dark stores,” small warehouses from where groceries can be ordered online-only from customers.
The company is now operating four warehouses across Vientiane and says it is able to deliver the goods as fast as in 25-30 minutes or less to any customer across the capital. It calls the concept “quick commerce” or “q-commerce” at a time when competition among food delivery companies is speeding up.
Foodpanda says it has invested heavily in creating such a quick delivery service as it understands it to be the “next-generation of e-commerce.” As the name suggests, it is all about being fast compared to traditional e-commerce which usually has waiting times of three to five days for domestic deliveries by mail or parcel services.
“Next generation of e-commerce”
“The concept of q-commerce has revolutionised how we order online today – it brings small quantities of goods to customers conveniently and fast, whenever and wherever they need them,” Foodpanda says.
In mid-February, Foodpanda opened Pandamart warehouses at four strategic locations in Vientiane. The fast delivery mainly relies on managing a large number of independent delivery drivers and preparing and packing goods for customers in a short period of time at the stores.
Further expansion in Laos on the radar
The company says it uses state-of-the-art technology and sophisticated systems for calculating locations, distances and an online convenience store where it manages its own inventory, with a systematic layout and strategic location of multiple warehouses in the city. A wide range of products are on offer, including local and imported goods, beverages, condiments, personal items, household goods, ready-to-eat and frozen foods.
In 2022, the company plans to expand with Pandamart to major provinces such as Luang Prabang, Savannakhet and Champasak and is expected to create much-needed jobs for locals.
Foodpanda is currently among the most popular food delivery service in Laos and competes mainly with Easy Delivery, but also smaller domestic companies including Chomp-A Delivery, Meal Temple or MyDelivery.
[caption id="attachment_38269" align="alignleft" width="300"] Pandamart opened four warehouses in Vientiane[/caption] Pandamart, the online grocery shopping brand of German food delivery company Foodpanda, is expanding in Laos with its so-called “dark stores,” small warehouses from where groceries can be ordered online-only from customers. The company is now operating four warehouses across Vientiane and says it is able to deliver the goods as fast as in 25-30 minutes or less to any customer across the capital. It calls the concept “quick commerce” or “q-commerce” at a time when competition among food delivery companies is speeding up. Foodpanda says it has invested heavily...
Pandamart, the online grocery shopping brand of German food delivery company Foodpanda, is expanding in Laos with its so-called “dark stores,” small warehouses from where groceries can be ordered online-only from customers.
The company is now operating four warehouses across Vientiane and says it is able to deliver the goods as fast as in 25-30 minutes or less to any customer across the capital. It calls the concept “quick commerce” or “q-commerce” at a time when competition among food delivery companies is speeding up.
Foodpanda says it has invested heavily in creating such a quick delivery service as it understands it to be the “next-generation of e-commerce.” As the name suggests, it is all about being fast compared to traditional e-commerce which usually has waiting times of three to five days for domestic deliveries by mail or parcel services.
“Next generation of e-commerce”
“The concept of q-commerce has revolutionised how we order online today – it brings small quantities of goods to customers conveniently and fast, whenever and wherever they need them,” Foodpanda says.
In mid-February, Foodpanda opened Pandamart warehouses at four strategic locations in Vientiane. The fast delivery mainly relies on managing a large number of independent delivery drivers and preparing and packing goods for customers in a short period of time at the stores.
Further expansion in Laos on the radar
The company says it uses state-of-the-art technology and sophisticated systems for calculating locations, distances and an online convenience store where it manages its own inventory, with a systematic layout and strategic location of multiple warehouses in the city. A wide range of products are on offer, including local and imported goods, beverages, condiments, personal items, household goods, ready-to-eat and frozen foods.
In 2022, the company plans to expand with Pandamart to major provinces such as Luang Prabang, Savannakhet and Champasak and is expected to create much-needed jobs for locals.
Foodpanda is currently among the most popular food delivery service in Laos and competes mainly with Easy Delivery, but also smaller domestic companies including Chomp-A Delivery, Meal Temple or MyDelivery.
