Alternate delivery locations

About Via.Delivery

Via.Delivery offers D2C brands alternative delivery method - pick up at brick and mortar locations like grocery stores, pharmacies etc.

Why your clients would want it:

• Competitive commercial rates vs residential alternatives
• Zero porch piracy
• Discrete pick-up option for niche products
• Eliminates 2nd or 3d attempts for industries where adult signature is required
• Sustainability: we deliver to one location in bulk
• Just choice! Since the pandemic hit clients want more choice and flexibility in their shopping routine

How it works:

• Install Via.Delivery Shopify plugin.
• At checkout when home address is entered, Via.Delivery calculates with our API 3-5 pick-up locations at brick and mortar (sorted based on distance).
• Orders are transmitted to carriers for scheduled pick-ups.
• The carrier contracts are with Via.Delivery. Shipper of record remains brand’s responsibility.
• Via.Delivery notifies end customers when packages are ready to be picked up along with the number of days that remain to pick up the package.
• Billing: brand pays Via.Deivery according to shipping rates provided.

Coverage:

• Via.Delivery has thousands of pick-up locations across the US in brick-and-mortar stores.
• Pick up locations (Walgreens, Dollar General and others) calculated via API are often within walking distance. Pick up process takes place at the cash register marked as "pick-up zone" and doesn't take more than 2 min.

Additional features:

• Automated tender for scheduled pick-up.
• Free tracking and notification.
• Ability to customize the solution for regions or types of commercial locations.
• Ability to customize based on customers' shopping cart.
• Age/ID verification, adult signature.