Glovo Unveils its Third Micro Fulfillment Centre in Nairobi

As the firm grows its “Quick-commerce” branch, Glovo, one of the top players in global multi-category delivery, has opened its third micro fulfillment center in Nairobi, Kenya.

Customers can use Glovo to place orders from their preferred supermarkets and local shops thanks to Q-Commerce.

With the opening of the third micro fulfillment center, Glovo is looking to leverage their advanced affordability value proposition and offer affordable fresh and consumer packaged goods (CPG) to lower-middle-income earners. Customers can now also place orders from the third micro fulfillment center through the Glovo Market. The first micro fulfillment center was launched in June 2021, and the second was opened in June 2022.

Glovo Market ensures the fastest delivery times, with consumers receiving their orders in 20–40 minutes, by utilizing the most recent in-store digital technology and specialized resources.

“The opening of micro fulfillment centers was an impact during the COVID-19 pandemic, shifts to consumers buying groceries, other essential and convenience items from an app and website, rather than making such trips in person,” says Peter Abok, Q-Commerce Manager, Glovo Kenya. “Post-pandemic this has continued to be the trend, as more people have gone back to their daily routines, and traffic in Nairobi is a norm,” he adds. Glovo guarantees the quickest delivery times in Kenya, and we are thrilled to keep growing our selection as we establish the third micro-fulfillment center to serve additional areas.

Glovo Market is only available online or through the Glovo app, and it is not open to walk-in customers. Along with retail companies like Bulkbox, Diageo, EABL, Reckitt, Heshba, Mesora, Wrigleys, Pernod Ricard, Kimberly Clark, and Farmers Choice, to mention a few, Glovo collaborates with supermarkets like Carrefour and Naivas.

The retail environment has grown thanks to Glovo’s micro-fulfillment centers, which has various advantages. For instance, individuals and small businesses can continue to launch retail stores using Glovo’s micro-fulfillment center, selling products on the Glovo platform that are fulfilled by Glovo warehousing and logistics (last mile) services. By expanding MFC’s Glovo, distributors and retailers will have access to more sales channels in addition to job opportunities.