Jisp | Bubbles

About Jisp | Bubbles

Jisp is a UK-based retail technology company founded in 2020 by CEO Julian Fisher, operated by Bubbles. Fisher has a long history in technology, having launched the UK's first internet exhibition in 1994. His experience in technology, payments, and new media has been pivotal in shaping Jisp's mission to merge the digital and physical shopping worlds. The company, headquartered in Alton, Hampshire, was born from the evolution of a previous venture called Bubbles, which focused on a personal-shopper engine. Jisp aims to empower small businesses and independent retailers by providing them with technological capabilities to compete with larger corporations.

Jisp operates primarily in the retail and hospitality sectors, serving independent convenience stores, wholesalers, and major brands. The company's business model is centered around its mobile app, which offers a suite of services for shoppers, retailers, and brands. For consumers, the primary offering is "Scan & Save," a free mobile app that provides exclusive, brand-funded discounts on products. Shoppers can scan product barcodes in-store to collect digital vouchers, which are then redeemed instantly at the till. This system provides an immediate saving, differentiating it from cashback models. The app also features "Scan & Win," a gamified experience allowing shoppers to win prizes by scanning specific product barcodes, often without a purchase requirement.

For retailers, Jisp provides a platform to increase footfall and sales through these promotions. The company offers solutions for home delivery and click-and-collect services, and its technology can integrate with existing in-store processes. Jisp also provides a wholesale loyalty platform, allowing wholesalers to offer digital promotions and rewards to their retail customers. For brands, Jisp offers a direct-to-consumer marketing channel called Jisp Media. This platform enables brands to run targeted digital campaigns, gather transactional and behavioral analytics, and launch or trial new products in a network of convenience stores. Revenue is generated through a cost-per-acquisition (CPA) model, where brands pay a flat fee for each redeemed discount, ensuring they only pay for acquired shoppers. Jisp has partnered with major brands like Kellogg's, Mars Wrigley, Heineken, and Red Bull, and works with leading UK wholesalers such as Bestway Wholesale and Booker Group.