| It's Friday. Poll time. The pickup-only grocery model is picking up steam lately, with the first brick and mortar stores from both Addie’s (on the east coast), and JackBe in Oklahoma. --
So we asked: Pick-up only: Is this a viable model?
And you answered: No, shoppers like in-store (60%) Yes, it saves overhead (33%) Other, tell us in the comments (7%) -- You also said:
Melissa Demaine, Manager of Customer Service at Hannaford Supermarkets
I believe a mix model is the way to go. As much as just offering pick up does save overhead…you lose out on impulse sales. Would this model only offer the staples or would they also offer convenience items like 20oz sodas and candy bars typically found at the check out? I personally am an in person shopper. I like to pick out my own produce and meats Steve Marlin, Meat and Seafood Professional
I know for me I want to lay my eyes on the meat that I’m buying. Brad Guldemond, Supply Chain | Business Intelligence | Gorillas
A non-customer facing store to pick orders for both pickup or delivery is the correct approach IMO Scott Stahl, Senior sales representative for Frito Lay, retired
You'll find that pick up grocery is huge with moms that have small children, and busy urban professionals. In the Oregon metro area, most major grocery stores, if not all, offer this service. ** Have another thought? Weigh in on our LinkedIn poll here, or email SN Executive Editor Chloe Riley at chloe.riley@informa.com. And have a great weekend. WHAT DO YOU THINK? | 