Sainsbury’s has discontinued its Chop Chop rapid delivery app, merging its functionalities into the primary Sainsbury’s app. Introduced in 2016, Chop Chop aimed to deliver groceries within 60 minutes, albeit at a premium rate, and was accessible in 50 Sainsbury’s outlets.
Regular users of the service may have observed the removal of the standalone Chop Chop app, redirecting download attempts to the main Sainsbury’s app. Jim Banks, Sainsbury’s Head of Experience Design, announced the decommissioning on LinkedIn, emphasizing the consolidation to simplify the customer experience.
The integration received praise from Banks, acknowledging the collaborative effort of various teams in achieving the merger. He highlighted the move as a significant stride towards streamlining Sainsbury’s digital ecosystem, enhancing shopping convenience and user experience.
Chop Chop previously competed with Tesco’s Whoosh rapid delivery service, known for delivering food in as little as 20 minutes. In other supermarket news from the UK, Co-op disclosed plans to open 18 new or revamped stores within the first quarter of 2026.
The inaugural Co-op store of 2026 is set to launch in Willowbrook Park, Didcot, Oxfordshire, as part of a new neighborhood development. Additionally, several stores, like the convenience store in Eastern Green, Coventry, and a franchise-operated site in Ealing, London, are scheduled for reopening following refurbishments.
Kate McCrae, Co-op Operations Director, emphasized the brand’s focus on creating local community hubs that cater to residents’ needs, offering quality products and promotions tailored to shopper preferences. The expansion strategy aims to establish Co-op’s footprint in various high streets and communities nationwide.
Furthermore, Co-op unveiled plans to generate thousands of new apprenticeship opportunities over the next few years. Through a £70 million investment via its Levy Share program, the company aims to create 7,000 matched apprenticeships by 2030.