Member Spotlight: TradeKart
At Department, we’re always thrilled to support members who make life easier for local communities. This month, we’re spotlighting TradeKart from our very own Bonded Warehouse – a company that’s bringing the convenience of delivery platforms like Deliveroo to the building trade, giving tradespeople fast access to the materials they need. Here’s what makes TradeKart a real game-changer for the industry and how it’s helping contractors and merchants alike save time and hassle.
About TradeKart
Founded in 2021 by Alistair McAuley, TradeKart was built to solve a common frustration in the trades: the time and energy lost when workers have to leave their job sites just to pick up materials. Alistair, formerly of AkzoNobel, saw a big opportunity to make sourcing supplies smoother and simpler for the trade industry.
As he says, “There was a gap in the market for a Deliveroo-type service for tradespeople. The idea behind TradeKart is to connect tradespeople directly with local merchants.”
Today, TradeKart offers over 50,000 trade products, including everything from plumbing parts to decorating supplies, all available for delivery in as little as an hour. TradeKart is here to save time, cut costs, and give tradespeople back their most precious resource: time on the job.
Delivered by TradeKart
If you’re a merchant, contractor, or even a solo tradesperson, Delivered by TradeKart could be your new favorite service. Delivered by TradeKart gives anyone access to the TradeKart fleet, letting you schedule deliveries exactly when you need them. Just choose your collection address, delivery address, time slot, and vehicle size, and hit the “Get Price” button for an instant delivery quote. You can choose same-day, next-day, or even delivery for next week—whatever works best for you.
The entire delivery is tracked in real-time, so you’ll know exactly where your order is at every step. It’s a win-win: merchants can use this fleet instead of investing in their own vehicles, and contractors can arrange materials to be moved from site to site seamlessly. If you’re interested in Delivered by TradeKart, get in touch with their team to learn more.
TradeKart Concierge
TradeKart Concierge is the solution for those hard-to-find materials that aren’t on the app. Even with 50,000 products, sometimes tradespeople need something a bit more specialised. If that’s the case, TradeKart Concierge is here to help.
Just call the Concierge line, and TradeKart’s team will track down the items for you by connecting directly with Merchant Partners. Once they find what you need, they’ll push it through the app for delivery—sometimes within just one hour. This service makes it simple to get exactly what you need, when you need it.
Merchant Partnerships: The Power Behind TradeKart
Merchants are at the heart of TradeKart’s service. Chloe, TradeKart’s Head of Merchants, describes her role as working closely with merchants to keep TradeKart stocked with the products that tradespeople need, while also introducing new products and promotions to keep things fresh. From building close relationships with local merchants to ensuring efficient and reliable deliveries, Chloe and her team work hard to make TradeKart’s partnerships as valuable as possible for both sides.
“Merchants are fundamental to TradeKart because they’re our connection to tradespeople and their needs,” Chloe says. “We work hard to make sure products are available and ready to go when people need them. Being part of this team is amazing; everyone’s passionate about our mission to make life easier for tradespeople.”
Why TradeKart Matters
In just a short time, TradeKart has made it possible for tradespeople to focus more on their work and less on logistics. Not only does the app bring convenience to tradespeople, but it’s also a valuable resource for merchants looking to reach more customers without needing their own delivery fleet.
If you’re interested in finding out more about TradeKart, want to give their Concierge service a try, or need help moving materials, check out the app. You can download TradeKart on iOS and Android, or visit www.tradekart.com.
At Department, we’re proud to have a member like TradeKart who’s dedicated to helping the trades work more efficiently and effectively. Here’s to more time saved, more jobs finished on time, and stronger connections between tradespeople and local merchants!
