Tesco is launching a limited-time promotion on its Whoosh rapid-delivery service starting June 11, just in time for England's first FIFA World Cup match. The supermarket chain will waive delivery fees on orders over £25 for one week, from Thursday, June 11, to Wednesday, June 17.
How the Promotion Works
Customers using the Whoosh service during this period will automatically receive free delivery when their basket total reaches £25. The discount will be reflected at checkout and on the order receipt. The offer is valid from 6am on June 11 until 11:59pm on June 17.
Whoosh is Tesco's on-demand grocery delivery service, offering a range of items from local stores in as little as 20 minutes. The promotion is designed to help customers stock up for the World Cup, including England's Group L opener against Croatia on June 17.
Growth of Whoosh
Tesco has not released exact customer numbers for Whoosh, but previously reported that sales increased by nearly 50% year-on-year over the 19 weeks to January 3, with over 250,000 new customers added. This suggests hundreds of thousands of shoppers could benefit from the free delivery offer.
Francesca Jones, head of Whoosh, said: "We know there are times when customers need groceries and household essentials quickly, whether that's a last-minute top-up, forgotten essentials for hosting, or snacks for a big week of football. By offering free delivery on orders over £25 for a limited time, we're making it even easier for customers to enjoy the great value they expect from Tesco, with the speed and convenience of Whoosh."
World Cup Context
England's first match in Group L is against Croatia on June 17, the final day of the promotion. The Three Lions will then face Ghana on June 23 and Panama on June 27. Should they advance, knockout rounds will follow in July. Manager Thomas Tuchel will aim to end England's 60-year trophy drought, having last won the World Cup in 1966.
