The internet has made shopping very easy. In the past, shoppers would have to wait days or weeks for items to ship; however, many online retailers are speeding up their services with same day delivery options.
Many big box stores are finding it easier to offer large online inventories. Stores such as Target offer almost anything you can think of online. Bedding, bath décor, toys, and essential items could be delivered to your door as soon as one hour.
According to RetailMeNot, “more than half of retailers offer same-day delivery, and 65% plan to offer it within a year.” Here are a few other stores that allow you to get items faster than ever with their delivery services.
Barnes and Noble
Barnes and Noble is a bookstore that also offers a $25 membership program. Barnes and Noble already offers free shipping to all member orders over $35. You don’t have to become a member to take advantage of same day options. If you live close to a retail location, you can also opt for in-store pickup. Qualified items are also eligible for same-day delivery options.
Walmart Groceries
Like Target, Walmart’s website offers a variety of delivery options available. According to the experts at Coupons.com, “Walmart offers same-day grocery delivery service that can drop off yummies at your door in as little as three hours. This service gives you a full supermarket of selections, including produce, dairy, fruits and vegetables, pantry, and general grocery items— you name it—that can quickly be scheduled for same-day delivery from their website or app.”
Groceries are an exception. No one wants to wait for food that should be refrigerated to arrive. While there are several apps that connect you to local shoppers who can do your shopping for you, Walmart Grocery eliminates the middleman. Delivery fees will vary, and you will need to reserve a time for your groceries to be delivered, so you should plan ahead.
Vons Delivery
Vons Delivery uses the Instacart platform to make shopping fast and easy. The grocer offers fast delivery on every item you would typically find at a supermarket. Like Walmart’s services, delivery fees can vary. The typical delivery fee for the service is $9.95 with a minimum order of $30.
Best Buy
Best Buy also has same day delivery available. Whether you need a new computer or you need to replace the power supply for any of your devices, Best Buy is here to help. Same-day delivery is $5.99 per order and you can easily track the status of your order in real time. The only downside is that services are only available in select areas.
Third-Party Apps
Most local stores that offer fast delivery services require you to book times in advance. This can be problematic, especially around the holidays when there are no times available. If this is the case, try using a same-day delivery service such as Dolly, Deliy, Google Express, Postmates or Instacart. Simply sign up for the app of your choice and use their platform to place your order. Keep in mind that some apps have contracts with retailers, so you may be restricted on where you shop if you use one of these services.
Online shopping has never been easier. Whether you need something last minute or you want the convenience of fast home delivery, shopping with stores that have fast delivery times is a must.
