Case Study: Metcash helps vulnerable Australians access essential supplies with WP Engine

Metcash launches essential grocery site in 7 days with WP Engine

Metcash, Australia's leading wholesale distributor, faced the challenge of rapidly launching an online grocery and delivery service for its network of independent retailers. This urgent initiative, spurred by a government request, was needed to help elderly and immunocompromised Australians safely access essential supplies during the Covid-19 pandemic. They turned to WP Engine for a solution.

WP Engine implemented a headless WordPress site integrated with WooCommerce for online sales. This solution allowed Metcash to build and launch the critical site in just seven days. The project was a major success, providing tens of thousands of vulnerable Australians with secure access to food and essentials, with over 30,000 people registering for the service.

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