Souq.com introduces same day delivery in Saudi Arabia

Becoming the first e-commerce company in the kingdom to offer such a service, Souq.com will now provide customers with same day delivery for “Fulfilled by Souq” (FBS) products in both Riyadh and Jeddah, said a statement from the company.

Saleem Hammad, general manager, Souq.com – Saudi Arabia, said: “At our comapny, we are always focused on the customer and giving them the easiest, fastest and most convenient shopping experience.”

“We are delighted to bring our new same day delivery service to customers in Riyadh and Jeddah, so they can now have their favourite ‘Fulfilled by Souq’ (FBS) products delivered to them within hours of ordering,” he said.

“We believe that deploying innovation that allows for same day delivery is a significant step forward for the region, allowing customers to choose from a large assortment of products and categories at the quickest turnaround. This coupled with the ease of use on our app and website further make our customers’ online shopping experience even more seamless and enjoyable,” he concluded.

For only SR24 ($6.40) and no minimum order requirements, customers can enjoy the service if they order before 12pm. Souq.com is constantly innovating across its platform to keep up with online consumer trends and ensure its customers receive the best-in-class online shopping experience.

Amr Abdul-Aziz an entrepreneur and owner of Derma.KSA1, who sells his products on Souq, said: “Same Day Delivery means I can provide better service to customers as I am now able to get my products to them even faster. The guarantee to provide the customer with the purchased item on the same day also allows me to manage my inventory better.”

“In our fast-paced world, it’s great seeing that customers don’t have to wait for days to receive their favorite products. Customers can get what they want, when they want and, on their terms, all with Souq.com,” Abdul-Aziz added. – TradeArabia News Service