SM Markets unveils online grocery stores

Food retailer SM Markets said it is stepping into the online market game with the launch of its online store on Friday to enable customers to shop for groceries and other essentials in the “new normal.”

“Officially launching right before the Christmas season, SM Markets wanted to make sure customers are able to conveniently get what they need for themselves and for their loved ones and have a meaningful holiday amid the pandemic,” the company said in a statement.

SM Markets is the mother brand of retail formats SM Supermarket, SM Hypermarket and Savemore Market.

With an option for pick-up or delivery and cash or card payment, the new e-commerce site https://shop.smmarkets.ph is meant to be a one-stop platform for those who prefer to do their shopping online, it said.

The site will have all basic necessities as well as select premium or specialty items. The assortment ranges from fresh meat, poultry, seafood, fruits and vegetables to canned goods, bread, condiments, snacks, and beverages. Customers can also order baby needs, personal care items, household products, pet food, Tesco favorite and house brand SM Bonus. As the holiday season approaches, SM Markets said it will list more products in the e-commerce site and expand the service to more stores including provincial branches soon.

SM Markets online store is currently available in 21 SM Markets branches in Metro Manila, including those in Valenzuela, Fairview, San Mateo, Marikina, Masinag, Antipolo, North Edsa, Megamall, Pasig, Mandaluyong, Makati, Aura, San Lazaro, Mall of Asia, Southmall, Bicutan, Muntinlupa, Sucat and Bacoor.

There will be online-exclusive promos and other offers during the launch phase of SM Markets online store including a welcome treat of P100 discount with a minimum P3,000 spend from October 9-15, a one day “10.10 promo” of P100 off on at least P1,010 purchase of participating items and P50 off delivery charge with a minimum spend on select products. “SM Markets remains cognizant of how shopping trends have evolved in the new normal and its entry to e-commerce definitely takes food retailing to a whole new level, making grocery shopping experience more inclusive and diverse for its different market segment,” the company said.

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Article and Photo originally posted by Business Mirror last October 8, 2020 and written by VG Cabuag.