UK supermarkets open Christmas delivery slots for pass holders

Major UK supermarkets have begun releasing dates for their Christmas delivery and click and collect bookings, with several chains offering early access to customers who subscribe to delivery pass schemes. Morrisons, Ocado and Waitrose have already opened priority booking windows for pass holders for deliveries in the key Christmas week, while Tesco, Asda and others have announced exact dates when general access will follow.

Morrisons said Delivery Pass holders can secure slots for deliveries between December 20 and 24, with bookings for other customers scheduled to open at 6am on Tuesday November 11. The retailer is offering two pass types: an Anytime pass for seven days a week and a Midweek pass covering Tuesday to Thursday. Prices start at £8 a month for Anytime and £5 a month for Midweek, with six month and annual subscription options. Morrisons requires a minimum order of £25 for festive deliveries. Charlotte Exell, Morrisons group online director, said opening slots earlier this year helps customers plan ahead and guarantees preferred delivery times.

Tesco will give early access to customers on its Anytime Delivery Saver and Click and Collect plans from 6am on Tuesday...