Italian coffee company illycaffè recently announced an expansion of its e-commerce business into Canada, the 14th country to have a direct-to-consumer sales of illy products. The Canadian eShop, accessible in both English and French, sells the full line of illy products including coffee in a variety of formats including single-serve. The platform also offers espresso machines, illy Art Collection cups, accessories, Dammann Frères tea, and more. Monthly coffee subscriptions are coming soon.
Consumption of quality coffee has grown over the past 10 years. Sales of espresso-based drinks alone have jumped 10% among adults since 2014, according to the Coffee Association of Canada.
"This expansion is a win-win to offer Canadian customers a convenient new way to shop and enjoy our products," said Barry Sheldon, president and c.o.o. for illycaffé North America. "Canada has warmly embraced our brand over many years, which is a testament to our leadership in creating quality and innovative products, and to upholding the highest standards in sustainability and ethics."
illy launched its first eShop in 1999, according to a company statement, making it easy for coffee lovers to find illy products and enjoy the convenience of delivery to their doors. Each illy eShop is tailored to local preferences and plays a strategic role with other points-of-sale including more than 250 illy-owned and -franchised brick-and-mortar shops and cafés located in 43 countries around the world.
For more information, visit illy.com/canada or illy.com/canada-fr