Foodpanda adds S&R warehouse groceries, opens orders to non-members

Foodpanda Philippines has added S&R Membership Shopping to its grocery lineup, allowing app users to order the warehouse retailer's products for home delivery even without an S&R membership, according to a report by Mindanao Times.

The report said the catalog includes S&R's house brand, Member's Value, which covers items such as meats, cheeses, pantry ingredients, laundry detergents and paper products. Imported beverages, snacks and party platters are also available. Non-members will pay a surcharge on their orders, while existing members can use the service for on-demand delivery.

Foodpanda presented the arrangement as a way for shoppers to try S&R products before signing up for or renewing a membership in-store. The rollout was timed for the holiday season, including Noche Buena preparations.

Joseph Wijesekara, director of Q-Commerce at foodpanda Philippines, said digital platforms help ease the load "especially during peak seasons when shoppers are juggling massive shopping lists and packed schedules."

Foodpanda is offering introductory discount vouchers for first-time and returning S&R buyers on orders with a minimum spend of ₱2,500, the report said.

S&R stores are listed under the "Shops" tab of the foodpanda app in serviceable areas nationwide. The source did not specify which cities, including Davao City, are covered.