Re: Delivery to nearby locations

On 23/05/2015 03:06, Manu Sporny wrote:
> I'm unsure if the correct term is "dropshipping" or if there is a better
> term for this type of shipping activity.

I don't know whether there is a standard term, either.  Fwiw, John Lewis 
in the UK refers to this as "Click & collect" when you collect from a 
John Lewis department store or Waitrose supermarket.

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How to click & collect

Place and pay for your order online by 8pm today (2pm for Collect+ 
locations), and we’ll deliver it to your chosen shop for you to collect 
after 2pm tomorrow (Collect+ times may vary - we'll send you a text as 
soon as your order's ready to collect). You'll be offered the nearest 
options for collection in checkout, based on your delivery postcode.
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http://www.johnlewis.com/customer-services/information-about-delivery-methods-and-charges

they have another (paid) service called Collect+ that allows you to 
collect from other local stores.

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Collect+ shops - £3

For just £3 you can also collect from a convenient Collect+ local shop. 
Collect+ is a network of over 5500 local shops nationwide, and you'll be 
offered your closest options in checkout. The service to highland and 
island postcodes may take longer - please check the delivery exceptions 
section below
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same url

note that this typically involves you providing a mobile phone number 
and email address, so that you can be notified when the item is in store.

you may also have to produce an id or barcode



Marks & Spencer operate a similar scheme for pickup in store called 
"Store collection"
http://www.marksandspencer.com/s/delivery-and-collection#b



Argos and PC World operate similar, but not quite the same schemes where 
you can reserve online, then go to the store to collect.

Argos calls this "Check & Reserve"
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/StaticDisplay/includeName/Reserving.htm

note that these schemes include the following steps:
1. you need to check online for availability in a range of local stores, 
usually listed by proximity to your current location - you  provide a 
postcode or address and they tell you how many items each store holds, 
plus how to get there, opening hours, etc.
2. you need to print off or have sent to your mobile device a 
confirmation which you need to take with you to the store

you only pay when you arrive at the store


PCWorld run schemes that they refer to as Order & Collect, Reserve & 
Collect and Pay & Collect.
http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/order-and-collect-856-theme.html


hope that helps
ri

Received on Saturday, 23 May 2015 06:47:02 UTC