Store2Door to Launch South African Liquor Delivery Platform
The service connects retailers with delivery riders through a new partnership with electric vehicle manufacturer Agilitee.
Updated on Oct. 23, 2026 in Motocycles
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Store2Door is launching its new liquor delivery platform in South Africa on 28 October 2026. The service aims to support small retailers by connecting them with customers and local delivery networks.
Why it matters
The initiative seeks to provide new income opportunities for unemployed individuals while helping small retailers increase their reach. By integrating delivery services, the platform provides a comprehensive digital infrastructure for local business owners.
Delivery riders can access financed electric scooters from Agilitee without the need for a deposit or collateral. Retailers are expected to utilise their own homes as stockholding points for the service beginning on 1 November 2026.
The players
Store2Door
This company is a retail technology platform based in Johannesburg that manages connections between sellers, suppliers, and delivery services.
Agilitee
This electric vehicle manufacturer partners with delivery platforms to provide financed transportation solutions for gig economy workers.
The details
The platform functions by allowing retailers to list products and receive customer orders directly through the system. Delivery riders then collect these purchases from the retailer and transport them to the customer, streamlining the supply chain.
Timeline
The new liquor delivery platform is set to launch on 28 October 2026.
Retailers will be permitted to use their homes as stockholding points starting 1 November 2026.
Expansion into Kenya and Nigeria is scheduled for the second quarter of 2027.
Roadmap
The integration of electric vehicle financing into logistics platforms reflects a broader shift toward sustainable, asset-light delivery models in the South African gig economy. This strategy positions the company to compete by lowering the cost of entry for delivery riders.
Unemployed individuals can participate as delivery riders by securing financing for electric scooters without needing a deposit. Small liquor retailers will gain access to a digital sales platform, potentially increasing their volume through improved distribution channels.
The takeaway
This platform demonstrates how digital connectivity and accessible vehicle financing can lower barriers for small business owners and delivery workers. Residents looking for flexible income or expanded retail options should monitor the platform's rollout following the October launch.
What happens next
Retailers will begin using homes as stockholding points on 1 November 2026, followed by the company's planned expansion into Kenya and Nigeria in the second quarter of 2027.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Capital FM Kenya.
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