Briefing
Save A Lot to Open Micro-Fulfillment Center in Brooklyn
The discount grocer is partnering with Fabric and Uber to further expand its on-demand delivery operations in New York City.
Published on October 15, 2024
Peyton Bigora
Staff Reporter
Briefing:
- Save A Lot has announced the opening of a new micro-fulfillment center in Brooklyn through its partnership with Fabric and Uber. Fabric will provide automated fulfillment solutions, while Uber will support on-demand delivery.
- The facility aims to assemble grocery orders within minutes, streamlining order processing, inventory management, and supply chain efficiency.
- This collaboration marks Save A Lot’s first foray into the realm of online grocery fulfillment warehouses with on-demand capabilities, part of a larger expansion plan in New York City.
Insight:
Save A Lot’s new micro-fulfillment center continues to strive for affordable and convenient grocery options for customers.
According to the press release, Fabric’s cube robot storage system and automation solutions can assemble orders of up to 50 items in 6-8 minutes, making 30-minute pickup and delivery possible.
The micro-fulfillment center in Brooklyn will process online orders initiated on the Uber Eats app, furthering the relationship between the two companies since their announced partnership in June.
The announcement states that the discount grocer plans to continue strengthening its last-mile delivery options in New York City but did not provide a specific timeframe for expansion.
“Our collaboration with Fabric and the expansion into micro-fulfillment will simplify operations, allowing us to offer convenience at competitive prices wherever our customers are,” said Bill Mayo, Chief Operating Officer of the company, in a statement.
Save A Lot is not only planning to expand its fulfillment and e-commerce business. Earlier this year, the company announced plans to triple the number of stores it operates over the next few years. Currently, Save A Lot has approximately 750 stores operating across 32 states.
Source: Supply Chain Dive
