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Wales Online
08-05-2025
- Business
- Wales Online
New supermarket to hit the UK with next-day delivery that will take on Tesco and Amazon
New supermarket to hit the UK with next-day delivery that will take on Tesco and Amazon China's largest retailer by revenue, has launched a trial website in London, with plans to roll out nationwide by the end of 2025 A new supermarket is coming to the UK - and it could rival the heavy hitters (Image: Getty Images ) Chinese online retailers like Temu, Shein, AliExpress, and TikTok Shop have already carved out a place in the UK with their low prices and slick shopping apps. Now, another heavyweight is stepping into the spotlight — and this one could change the game. China's top-grossing retailer serving over 600 million customers, is launching its first UK venture via a new platform: This London-based trial site is turning heads with its promise of next-day delivery throughout the capital — a direct challenge to Britain's biggest supermarket names. Food policy expert Gavin Wren weighed in via TikTok, calling Joybuy "a brand-new supermarket that could challenge the biggest retailers in the country." Gavin also noted that shoppers can expect an "fascinating range" of items, from different food sections to various other consumer goods. Going into detail about the product selection available, he said: "There's lots of food - whether it's frozen or chilled or store cupboard.", reports the Liverpool Echo. He added: "There's also cigarettes, homeware and baby stuff too. JD is known as Jingdong in China and they have the largest fulfilment infrastructure - i.e. delivery network - of any e-commerce company in China, these are big numbers." Article continues below Further exploring the company's operational prowess, Gavin highlighted JD's exceptional delivery efficiency, with an extraordinary 90% of orders delivered to customers on the same or next day. "They've also partnered with Morrisons so they already have hundreds of Morrisons' own-branded products," he said. "So it's like Tesco - but with Amazon Prime delivery and they have some big-name retail executives working with them." Gavin went on to discuss the expected nationwide expansion of the trial site by the end of 2025. For money-saving tips, sign up to our Money newsletter here Joybuy's website proclaims: "Joybuy is European full-category online retail brand designed to bring customers a faster, more convenient, and cost-effective shopping experience. "Offering same-day and next-day delivery across the UK, Joybuy combines speed, reliability, and affordability to meet the needs of modern shoppers." In addition to the categories Gavin emphasised, the site also features a wide range of clothing, jewellery, makeup, and electronic goods. Significantly, AInvest pointed out JD's substantial £37 million investment in London office space, indicating their long-term intentions in the UK market extend well beyond a mere trial phase. On the topic of expansion strategy, AInvest commented: " recent acquisition of a London office building for £37 million marks a pivotal move in its global supply chain expansion, aligning with ambitions to dominate Europe's e-commerce and logistics markets. Article continues below "The purchase, while not revealing specifics about the location, highlights the company's commitment to establishing a solid infrastructure to back its Joybuy e-commerce platform and JD Logistics' ambitious growth plans."
Scottish Sun
07-05-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Massive new online superstore like ‘Tesco & Amazon Prime combined' with over 500m customers globally is launching in UK
The online retailer hosts an impressive range of goods AISLE BE THERE Massive new online superstore like 'Tesco & Amazon Prime combined' with over 500m customers globally is launching in UK CHINA'S biggest retailer is test launching an online supermarket in the UK, offering everything from furniture to food. The online Chinese supermarket is coming to the UK with an initial test launch being carried out in London. Advertisement 6 The grocer boasts over 600 million customers Credit: Getty 6 Inc. headquarters in Beijing China Credit: Getty The e-commerce site Jingdong, also called will come to the UK under the name Joybuy. It is currently China's biggest retailer by revenue with over 500 million customers globally. Priding itself on speedy delivery the site boasts that the majority of its deliveries are made same or next day. Offering everything from frozen food to furniture, tobacco products and big name brands the site hosts an impressive range of goods. Advertisement Joybuy will offer unique items imported from abroad including a variety of Lays potato chips flavours. 6 The online supermarket will offer big name brands alongside unique imported items Credit: Alamy 6 Joybuy operates a shopping mall in China Credit: Getty Several Morrisons products are listed on the Joybuy site with an apparent partnership struck between the two supermarkets. Advertisement Food policy specialist Gavin Wren likened Joybuy to a hybrid of Tesco and Amazon Prime. The site will offer free shipping on customers first three orders, a slew of 'flash sales' and limited time discounts. A reduced to clear section of the website offers limited stock at massively reduced prices. The retailer offers competitive prices, beating out some of the UK's biggest supermarkets on big name brands. Advertisement How do Joybuy's prices compare to UK supermarkets? Bonne Maman Rasberry Conserve Joybuy - £2.99 Tesco - £3.30 Sainsbury's - £3.30 Waitrose - £2.70 Heinz Baked Beans Joybuy - £2.75 Tesco - £2.75 Sainsbury's - £2.75 Waitrose £3.50 Hellmann's Mayonnaise Joybuy - £3.40 Tesco - £2.80 Sainsbury's - £2.50 Waitrose - £3.00 Andrew Classic Clean Toilet Tissue Joybuy - £2.95 Tesco - £2.95 Sainsbury's - £2.95 Waitrose - £3.30 Despite the vast quantity of products on offer, the site currently doesn't appear to offer butter, milk or eggs. Fresh produce including some fruits and vegetables are also missing from Joybuy's digital shelves. The products that are available are priced competitively. Joybuy is only available for shopping in some parts of London but the company plans to expand after initial testing. Advertisement 6 Jingdong is China's biggest retailer by revenue Credit: Getty 6 The site doesn't appear to offer fresh fruit and veg currently Credit: Alamy The online retailers website states: "Joybuy is European full-category online retail brand designed to bring customers a faster, more convenient, and cost-effective shopping experience. "Offering same-day and next-day delivery across the UK, Joybuy combines speed, reliability, and affordability to meet the needs of modern shoppers." Advertisement Joybuy has been growing its presence globally with warehouses in the Netherlands, France and Poland. The Chinese retailer has been recruiting staff to fill several senior positions in London. Jingdong property, the property arm of the company, has bought up warehouses in Milton Keynes, Coventry and Preston. A spokesperson for Joybuy told grocery sales magazine the Grocer that Joybuy was: "Currently in a testing phase of its self operated business model." Advertisement They went on to say that there was a plan for an official launch "by the end of 2025."
The Sun
07-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Massive new online superstore like ‘Tesco & Amazon Prime combined' with over 500m customers globally is launching in UK
CHINA'S biggest retailer is test launching an online supermarket in the UK, offering everything from furniture to food. The online Chinese supermarket is coming to the UK with an initial test launch being carried out in London. 6 6 The e-commerce site Jingdong, also called will come to the UK under the name Joybuy. It is currently China's biggest retailer by revenue with over 500 million customers globally. Priding itself on speedy delivery the site boasts that the majority of its deliveries are made same or next day. Offering everything from frozen food to furniture, tobacco products and big name brands the site hosts an impressive range of goods. Joybuy will offer unique items imported from abroad including a variety of Lays potato chips flavours. 6 Several Morrisons products are listed on the Joybuy site with an apparent partnership struck between the two supermarkets. Food policy specialist Gavin Wren likened Joybuy to a hybrid of Tesco and Amazon Prime. The site will offer free shipping on customers first three orders, a slew of 'flash sales' and limited time discounts. A reduced to clear section of the website offers limited stock at massively reduced prices. The retailer offers competitive prices, beating out some of the UK's biggest supermarkets on big name brands. How do Joybuy's prices compare to UK supermarkets? Bonne Maman Rasberry Conserve Joybuy - £2.99 Tesco - £3.30 Sainsbury's - £3.30 Waitrose - £2.70 Heinz Baked Beans Joybuy - £2.75 Tesco - £2.75 Sainsbury's - £2.75 Waitrose £3.50 Hellmann's Mayonnaise Joybuy - £3.40 Tesco - £2.80 Sainsbury's - £2.50 Waitrose - £3.00 Andrew Classic Clean Toilet Tissue Joybuy - £2.95 Tesco - £2.95 Sainsbury's - £2.95 Waitrose - £3.30 Despite the vast quantity of products on offer, the site currently doesn't appear to offer butter, milk or eggs. Fresh produce including some fruits and vegetables are also missing from Joybuy's digital shelves. The products that are available are priced competitively. Joybuy is only available for shopping in some parts of London but the company plans to expand after initial testing. 6 6 The online retailers website states: "Joybuy is European full-category online retail brand designed to bring customers a faster, more convenient, and cost-effective shopping experience. "Offering same-day and next-day delivery across the UK, Joybuy combines speed, reliability, and affordability to meet the needs of modern shoppers." Joybuy has been growing its presence globally with warehouses in the Netherlands, France and Poland. The Chinese retailer has been recruiting staff to fill several senior positions in London. Jingdong property, the property arm of the company, has bought up warehouses in Milton Keynes, Coventry and Preston. A spokesperson for Joybuy told grocery sales magazine the Grocer that Joybuy was: "Currently in a testing phase of its self operated business model." They went on to say that there was a plan for an official launch "by the end of 2025."
Daily Mirror
07-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Mirror
New supermarket that is 'like Tesco but with Amazon delivery' is launching in UK
A new online supermarket that has been described as 'like Tesco but with Amazon Prime delivery' is launching in the UK. Chinese retailer Jingdong or is running a new trial in London under the name Joybuy. The supermarket sells everything from food to furniture and clothing, with brands including Heinz, Walkers, Cadbury and Dolmio. You'll also find imports with rare flavours, including Lays Wasabi flavour crisps and Oreo Ice Cream and Matcha flavour. We compared a few prices today to see how they matched up to other supermarkets. Joybuy is listing a 44-wash box of Daz for £6, which is the same price as what you can find in Tesco. We also found a 400g tub of salted caramel Haagen-Dazs for £5.19 on Joybuy, but you can get a 460ml tub for £3.75 in Iceland. However, there are some incredibly cheap items listed in its reduced to clear section. Joybuy is listing packs of Nongshim Shin Ramyun Spicy Chicken for just 39p, as well as a five-pack of Cadbury Creme Eggs for 75p. The retailer has nearly 600 million customers globally and offers same-day or next-day delivery. Speaking in a TikTok video about Joybuy, food policy specialist Gavin Wren said: 'They've got the largest delivery fulfilment infrastructure, i.e. delivery network, of any e-commerce company in China. 'These are big numbers and they get 90% of their orders to customers either same-day or next-day. It's like Tesco but with Amazon Prime delivery.' It comes after Which? named its cheapest supermarket for April 2025 - and once again Aldi has taken the crown. Which? compared the price of 79 items this April, and the total cost at Aldi was an average of £135.95 across the month. Waitrose took the crown for the most expensive grocer last month with an average price of £184.19, which is a whopping £48.24 more expensive than Aldi. Rival discounter Lidl took second place, costing just 69p more with the supermarket's loyalty scheme Lidl Plus, and 70p more without, with an average of £136.64 and £136.65 respectively. Asda was placed third with a basket price average of £150.06, followed by Tesco 's Clubcard at £151.11 and then Sainsbury's Nectar Card at £152.57. Tesco without Clubcard prices was next at £152.59, then Morrisons with loyalty at £157.15, Sainsbury's without was next at £158.49, and finally Morrisons without at £158.61. Ocado takes second-to-last place ahead of Waitrose with an average basket price of £170.98. Alongside this smaller shop, Which? also compared the price of a larger shop with 200 items. This month's winner was Asda, which beat Tesco (with a Clubcard) and retained its place as one of the UK's cheapest supermarkets. Aldi and Lidl are not included in this comparison as they have a smaller range of branded products than the other supermarkets.
Edinburgh Live
06-05-2025
- Business
- Edinburgh Live
Tesco and Amazon face tough competition from supermarket chain arriving in UK
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info The UK retail scene is witnessing a noticeable influx of Chinese retailers, such as Temu, Shein, Ali Express, and TikTok Shop, drawing consumers in with their wallet-friendly prices and user-friendly platforms. Now China's biggest retailer by revenue which serves a customer base exceeding 600 million, is set to challenge the British market. Food policy expert Gavin Wren provided his take on what this new entrant could mean for the industry. "A brand new supermarket that could challenge the biggest retailers in the country has just launched a trial website in London," he announced in a TikTok video. With the roll-out of JD's initial venture into London, the stakes are raised with next-day delivery being an option throughout the city. Gavin says that shoppers can expect a "fascinating range" of merchandise, spanning various food types to a broad selection of non-food items. "There's lots of food - whether it's frozen or chilled or store cupboard," he continued. "There's also cigarettes, homeware and baby stuff too. JD is known as Jingdong in China and they have the largest fulfilment infrastructure - i.e. delivery network - of any e-commerce company in China, these are big numbers." Explaining their business strategy, Gavin revealed that JD guarantees a remarkable 90%of its orders reach customers on the same or next day. "They've also partnered with Morrisons so they already have hundreds of Morrisons' own-branded products," he explained. "So it's like Tesco - but with Amazon Prime delivery and they have some big-name retail executives working with them." The expected nationwide rollout of trial site by the end of 2025 is generating mixed reactions among UK consumers. A concerned shopper commented, "My worry would be that if they are that big, they'll be selling at a loss for a while to force out the domestic competitors. Then, when they are the only player left they can raise the prices." Meanwhile, another person pointed out: "The UK grocery market is pretty crowded already. Odd place to compete." In contrast, one TikTok user endorsed the idea: "Anything that challenges the monopolies of current supermarkets price gouging us is good. Force them to lower prices." Similarly, another individual supported the move, saying, "Fine with me. China is a far more reliable trading partner than the US ever was."
