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Chapter 4.2: Case Studies
Name: Pop Market
Country: Greece
Starting Year: 2021
Ongoing: Yes
Description of case study
Pop market is a startup which was designed with goal to offer online grocery delivery in just 15 min
from the time of the order. There are also other well-known companies in the market but the
competitive advantage of this startup and the app, is the fast delivery that promises and the low fee
of one euro for the delivery services. In this day and age, people love to spend as less time as possible
to complete daily tasks that require much of their time and energy. With the hectic schedules and
quick pace of life it is really relieving to know that with the press of some buttons, your vegetables,
supermarket essentials or food will arrive to your door, without even having to step outside. People
can invest the time that they would spend by going to the stores on other more productive actitivies.
Up to now, Pop Market covers the areas around the center of Athens with higher goal to expand
their services to all the neighbourhoods of Athens. In order to achieve the quick delivery, many dark
stores have been created in different areas. Deliveries take place from 8am till midnight. As payment
method, only option is the online payment in order to diminish the time of the interaction between
the purchaser and the person who completes the delivery. The person behind the start up, had also
created 2 start ups in London in the field of the supermarket delivery. After gaining all the knowledge
and experience, he has now started the third business Pop market, which goal to offer quick and
high-quality service.
Motivating factors
Real life examples can serve as a source of inspiration to young people. Comparing to some years
ago, nowadays people have access to the Internet and many tools that they can use to their favor.
World is now digitally connected, and societies are open to new ideas. Experienced people are
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