E-commerce, drop shipping, BOPIS, click and collect, last mile package delivery – there are all sorts of buzzwords surrounding online shopping, but this is no passing trend. For many consumers, buying products and services on their computers, tablets or smartphones is a regular part of day-to-day activities. So, is this the beginning of the end for traditional brick and mortar stores? Not necessarily. Today’s savvy retailers are using smart lockers for retailers to embrace the magnitude of e-commerce, improve the last mile delivery, bolster their omnichannel strategy and get their share of all that spending.
Let’s take Amazon for example. Since its inception in 1994, Amazon has grown to become an online shopping monolith with over 300 million users and 2 million sellers worldwide. It employs over 640,000 people and, in 2018 alone, the estimated Amazon sales topped $230 billion. This all adds up to a staggering amount of online spending, and highlights the need to improve costly and unreliable delivery services with smart solutions like Snaile parcel lockers for retailers.
Here’s how a brick-and-mortar store can use smart locker solutions to streamline or even eliminate last mile delivery, and cash in on the hot online shopping market:
Internet shoppers love the concept of buying online and picking up in store, without waiting days or even weeks for delivery. With parcel lockers for retailers available on site there are no last mile concerns, because the items are either already in stock, or they’re shipped by the manufacturer or warehouse to the retail outlet. Either way, there is no home delivery involved. The customer simply comes to the store to pick up their purchase from a secure automated locker system. There are no keys, no frustrating time limits, and no additional delivery costs for the consumer. Plus, with smart lockers located outside the store, customers are able to pick up their purchases whenever it suits their schedule, day or night, so to never miss a home delivery or have it stolen from the porch – called porch pirates.
From one-person start-ups to international chain stores, there are smart locker solutions for every type of retail location. It’s a brilliant way to securely store perishables such as flowers, groceries or even prepared foods until they can be picked up, and services like dry cleaners and repair shops can benefit from the ease and convenience of smart lockers. Pharmacies are now able to offer their patients privacy and the option to pick up their prescriptions in store without the long and sometimes uncomfortable wait.
Snaile parcel lockers for retailers are fully customizable to work seamlessly with your existing location. There is a range of sizes and colour options available, they can integrate with your existing security system and come with unbeatable 24-7 customer support.
"We have the Snaile lockers installed in my building. Love them!"
"The 1Valet and Snaile solution has changed how resident deliveries enter this building. ensures the seamless operation of the building for its residents. We have recorded zero incidents of theft and never see parcels or delivery cards lying around. This really is the way of the future"
"The lockers (Snaile) have been a welcomed addition by the tenants and delivery companies"
"I appreciate your speedy response to my email about the deleted text with my PIN! Thank you!"
"Our lockers are getting a lot of use, even more so since the pandemic."
"Thank you so much for everything! You (Snaile) are absolutely awesome to deal with"
"I am still receiving the positive feedback from tenants and couriers. Couriers are thrilled with the addition. Especially during this peak delivery season "
"We're very pleased with the new lockers, and getting some good feedback from the tenants. We also like the fact that we are using a Canadian company for this service."
"I was challenged to come up with new and more efficient ways of doing things when it came to accepting inbound and processing outbound packages, after much research, it was a no brainer to go with Snaile. The software is super user friendly and easy to navigate, and the support staff is also very helpful, friendly, and easy to deal with"
"You (Snaile) have been very supportive even though we have so many questions, we really appreciate your help"
"After evaluating parcel locker providers in Canada, Snaile demonstrated to us they have the right solution for the Canadian building industry."
"Collection of the package was flawless. Great system."
"Thank you (Snaile) kindly for all your support; you've been exceptionally efficient and helpful"
"I totally support the system and service. Especially so now, given the new rules with social distancing but also as the demand for home delivery continues to increase. I think Snaile is a valuable service, we all could benefit from it."
"Our Residents Love it!"
"We have had positive feedback from residents that it is a secure way to deposit packages. All packages have been received on a timely basis with no missing packages"
"We love the Snaile system. We currently have it in our 93-unit building in Guelph, Ontario and our 78-unit building in Breslau, Ontario."
"This is our 3rd year now with Snaile Parcel Lockers and it is my pleasure to highly recommend this great system. It is very convenient and secure for our Residents to accept their packages from all carriers even when they are not home. The Snaile parcel delivery system is an excellent business partner."
"Great customer service. Very much enjoy our partnership with Snaile! Julie and Kirstin thank you for your help and assistance through our onboarding process!"
"I used the Snaile Parcel Locker System while I stayed at Monte Kwinter Court Apartments in Toronto. They came in very handy through out the pandemic when purchasing online items. Texts with codes for sent immediately. Very easy to use system!"
"90% of our buildings have Snaile lockers installed in them. I know the CEO very well. We first met when the firm was doing the installation at Monde. I love your product. It makes life so much easier for our staff in terms of parcel management. I look forward to working with the Snaile team."
"We love your product and have it installed in a number of our communities both in BC and Ontario."
"We have two lockers installed now and a third one on its way.
These are better than sliced bread."
