We are now in the time period where most of the things are bought online ranging from groceries to personal care utilities. However, even though online shopping is relatively quicker and easier, a lot of us still don’t have time to wait for our orders to arrive. Therefore, more and more basic utility companies, especially grocery supplying units in the United Kingdom, are providing the facility of “click and collect”.
This option enables you to order food items from the online website first and then allows you to collect the items from the respective store near you. Isn’t that simple and much more convenient? Read on further to know the entire process of availing the facility.
Shopping Made Easier With Click And Collect
Two of the leading companies in the United Kingdom, Debenhams and Next have also started the Click and collect services in the country. It is quite simple, convenient and saves a lot of time since you no longer have to wait for your order as you can simply walk in the store and collect the items you have ordered online already.
How To Use Debenhams Click and Collect Service
- You
need to first visit the Debenhams official website, select and add the items to
the cart that you wish to buy. However, you need to make sure that only the
items with “click and collect icon” are eligible for the debenhams click
and collect Service.
- Once
the items are added, while proceeding to checkout, you will be asked to choose
a delivery option. You need to select the “click and collect” option from the
four options listed below.
- Once
you choose to opt for Debenhams Click and Collect Service, you will be required
to choose a nearby store. You can also use the “store finder” option which
provides a list of nearby stores based on the address provided by you. Your
order will be ready to be collected by 2pm in two working days. At times, it
might get delayed due to unforeseeable circumstances. However, Debenhams will
send an email when your order is ready to be collected.
- As
soon as the store is chosen, the last step in using the Debenhams Click and
Collect option is the payment window. Once the payment is done, you will
receive a confirmation message soon after.
- There
are certain documents that you need to keep handy before collecting your order
such as a Photographic ID, Confirmation mail received, debit/credit card and
American Express Card if you made the transaction using it.
How to use Next Click And Collect Service
- To
begin with, choose your desired products from the company’s website and add
them to the cart.
- Once the cart is ready, proceed to checkout and select the “Next Day to Store” option. This will allow you to avail the next click and collect service where you can go and collect the items from a nearby store in three working days.
- You
will now have to choose a store nearby from across 500 Next stores in the UK.
You can also search for a nearby store by using the “Store Locator” tab which
is present at the top of the homepage window. You have to choose a store before
proceeding to payment if you want to use the Next Click And Collect service.
- Once
the above steps are completed, the final step is to do the payment. Once the
payment is done, you will receive the booking confirmation either on text or
email. The confirmation will contain your order details, reference number and
expected delivery date and time.
- While
receiving the order placed under Next Click And Collect service keep your
photographic ID, Confirmation mail or text message received, debit/credit card
and your Next account information handy.
To Conclude
Click and Collect services are quite faster and much more convenient. They help in providing many online items that we might not find in our regular nearby stores.