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Click and Collect

UK In-Store Pickup Demand Surges Ahead of Christmas Holiday
UK In-Store Pickup Demand Surges Ahead of Christmas Holiday
December 18, 2022  |  Retail

As Christmas nears, U.K. shoppers are turning to in-store pickup to beat the Christmas rush. Whether it’s gifts for loved ones or holiday grocery shopping,...

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Click-and-Collect Sparks In-Store Sales In Australia
Click-and-Collect Sparks In-Store Sales In Australia
May 25, 2022  |  Shopping

In-store and curbside pickup — also known as “click-and-collect” options — are helping Australian merchants boost their bottom lines. Not only did roughly three in...

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Amazon Unveils Package Pickup Counters In Europe
Amazon Unveils Package Pickup Counters In Europe
May 14, 2019  |  Retail

With the popularity of click-and-collect offerings in Europe, Amazon is rolling out the option for shoppers to pick up their packages from staffed counters at...

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Can Click-And-Collect Innovate Pharmacy’s Last Mile?
Can Click-And-Collect Innovate Pharmacy’s Last Mile?
January 11, 2019  |  Retail

The last mile of prescription refills remains a frustrating, friction-filled experience. Pharmacy apps make the act of refilling a breeze. Text prompts offer reminders that...

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Bell And Howell CEO: Why Next Gen Click-And-Collect Isn’t Just About Convenience
Bell And Howell CEO: Why Next Gen Click-And-Collect Isn’t Just About Convenience
January 07, 2019  |  Retail

When Bell and Howell (BH) first examined how it could compete in the automated, self-service delivery kiosk and locker space a few years ago, it was because two things...

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Zara Introduces Robots To Speed Up Online Order Pickup
Zara Introduces Robots To Speed Up Online Order Pickup
March 05, 2018  |  Retail

To solve for fashion retailer Zara’s customers facing long lines to pick items up in its stores, the company is turning to a high-tech solution for...

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Confectionery Companies: The Other Unintended Casualty Of Self-Checkout
Confectionery Companies: The Other Unintended Casualty Of Self-Checkout
August 09, 2017  |  ResTech

Things aren’t so bubbly for chewing gum companies and confectioners. The impulse buy is dead, and self-checkout lanes may be to blame. Customers who scan...

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British Grocers Get A Boost From Brexit
British Grocers Get A Boost From Brexit
July 07, 2017  |  Retail

The fallout of Brexit has been pretty sobering for Britain. Prices are up, wage growth is down, and both of those have dealt a blow...

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