Chapter 2: Embrace Contactless Engagement
While 69% of shoppers have done buy online pickup in-store (BOPIS) in the past, 23% are using it more than usual because of the pandemic. This will likely continue, especially for shoppers who may not yet feel comfortable returning to your store. As a result, there will likely be continued demand on logistics channels and a strain on delivery services.
Turn your store into a distribution center to give shoppers options. The Quick Start for Curbside and Store Pickup solution is designed to help you ramp up in-store and curbside pickup quickly with convenient and safe online ordering and inventory visibility. To fulfill orders at the store, the simple tools maximize associate productivity and help you eliminate “last mile” shipping costs.
Make sure to set a dedicated area in your store for pickup with clear signage near the store entrance. For curbside, reserve select spots for pickup. Another consideration is turning certain store locations into dark stores. This way, only associates go inside and retrieve packages for curbside pickup.
When it’s time for shoppers to retrieve their orders, communicate instructions clearly on their preferred channels — customers, on average, use eight different channels to communicate with companies. Send an alert through email, SMS, or push notifications with details on where and how to pick up their items. Give clear instructions with the type of identification needed (e.g., license plate number for curbside), store details, directions with a link to maps, and support channels should shoppers have questions.
Enable inventory agility and visibility
Offer contactless checkout and returns
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