IN other countries, having groceries delivered efficiently and promptly is very common. Although I’m the type who would rather go to a supermarket or a store to check out what I’m going to buy, I do appreciate deliveries sometimes, particularly when I’m too busy to go to the supermarket.
My daughter, who is 21, is very different. She orders everything, from milk tea to burgers, using her smartphone, paying for it with a debit or credit card. I wish I was like that but I’m not. I enjoy food and grocery deliveries but I do like going to the stores and restaurants most of the time. But let me tell you about one time that I appreciated a delivery more than going to a physical store.
Honestbee, which lays claim to being Asia’s leading online concierge and delivery service, helps you shop for groceries and basic household needs in the comfort of your own home, with its all-in-one, easy-to-use platform. Launched in the Philippines in 2017, honestbee is a service that many of my younger friends use a lot and to be honest, I wasn’t that into it until recently.
So what changed my mind?
Honestbee recently launched its partnership with S&R Membership Shopping and the best thing is that you don’t need to be a member to access S&R’s fresh produce, high-quality wines and spirits, baked goods and other international products. Not only that, you may also avail yourself of their famous New York-style pizza, chicken and churros through their app.
I’ve been an S&R member a number of times but I feel it’s wasted on me. I hardly go to the stores as I don’t have a car, so it’s difficult to lug around stuff. So the honestbee-S&R partnership is just perfect in that it allows me to shop at S&R without needing to be a member and actually going to the store.
“We are always looking for establishments to partner with to deliver your favorite food and grocery items straight to your doorstep,” said Crystal Gonzalez, managing director of honestbee Philippines. “We’re happy to have found one in S&R, which allows you to enjoy its world-class and high-quality products and the freshest seafood, meats and vegetables to you with just a press of a button.”
Honestbee takes pride in bringing convenience with their promise of fast and reliable on-demand services. Currently in contact with nine S&R branches around Metro Manila to cater your orders, honestbee plans to expand to more stores in the coming weeks.
There are in-store concierge “shopper bees” to ensure that items in your shopping cart are carefully handpicked, in good condition and with suitable expiration dates. Products are packed properly and transported by nearby “delivery bees” straight to you.
Aside from groceries, honestbee also offers a food delivery service which includes S&R as one of its many partner food merchants. So when you’re craving for New York-style pizza or when it’s time to stock up your pantry, just honestbee.
We tried honestbee’s S&R service twice and were very happy with the results. We were told that the delivery would be late because of the bulk of orders but it came in about an hour. They actually told us that the only available schedule for our area was at night. The groceries, including the meat and frozen items, arrived in perfect condition.
Download the honestbee app for free on the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and sign up for an account now. All first-time users can enjoy P500 off with a minimum purchase of P2,500. Visit www.honestbee.ph for more information.
S&R branches are at Bonifacio Global City, Congressional, Alabang, Aseana-Baclaran, Shaw, Imus, Nuvali, Commonwealth and Parañaque.