Amazon UAE rolls out automatic delivery service for household staples

Amazon UAE rolls out automatic delivery service for household staples

Amazon UAE has rolled out Subscribe & Save, an automatic delivery service for household staples on demand.The news comes as online shopping continues to grow and e-commerce firms are increasingly competing for market share in the region.The American tech giant's subscription programme was introduced in other markets in 2007. It allows shoppers to sign up for a system that automatically refills their orders and delivers items to their doorstep at the frequency of their choosing.Customers can schedule automatic deliveries for essentials they tend to consume regularly,  like coffee, water, soap, wipes, diapers and detergents.According to Stefano Martinelli, GCC retail director for Amazon, the automated service will help customers save time and money. One of the benefits being offered by the subscription programme is an upfront 10 percent discount on items