AliExpress Launches Hourly Delivery Service in the UK

AliExpress Launches Hourly Delivery Service in the UK

For consumers, AliExpress’s hourly and local delivery options mean faster delivery on many products, including furniture, large lighting, garden accessories, kitchen gadgets, and more.

AliExpress, the international online retail marketplace of Alibaba International Digital Commerce Group, is launching an hourly UK delivery service for household products, food, and beverages.

Customers in Greater London can order via the AliExpress app and get same-day delivery. The service is set to expand to other UK cities this year.

Hungry Panda, a Grocer and Delivery Service, is the first to launch its product range on AliExpress. A curated collection of daily essentials, drinks, snacks and cupboard staples is now available for hourly delivery, including Coca-Cola, instant noodles and toilet paper. 

AliExpress has also announced that the platform is now open for local suppliers and businesses to join, supported by a streamlined onboarding process, one-to-one operational support and a discounted commission fee. 

For consumers, this means faster delivery on many products, including furniture, large lighting, garden accessories, kitchen gadgets, and more. Orders shipped locally can be delivered within three days at the earliest.

“Local businesses and suppliers can connect with millions of shoppers on AliExpress and consumers can get faster shipping on a wider range of products,” said Bonnie Zhao, General Manager at AliExpress UK.

“This move reflects our commitment to provide upgraded service to consumers and our mission to support local businesses.”

All products marked “Local+” are delivered from local warehouses. AliExpress says that, over the past year, locally delivered orders have increased sharply, with items like bicycles, consumer electronics, portable power stations, and power tools among the top sellers.

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