More retailers are now offering same-day delivery — here’s a list
Big Lots, Fresh Thyme and many more are striving to meet consumer demand during the coronavirus pandemic.
Last Saturday, Big Lots announced that it will start offering same-day delivery from 1,100 stores across the US in 300 markets. It’s partnering with a logistics partner called PICKUP to roll this out over the next month. The home goods store has seen record growth in its e-commerce business so far in 2020, with a 70% increase in website traffic and a conversion rate three times higher than last year, according to an announcement.
This move by Big Lots reflects a trend in the e-commerce space, with retailers working to offer customers contactless and quarantine-friendly delivery options due to COVID-19. A report from Technavo predicts a 20.39% growth in the same-day delivery market for 2020, with an incremental growth of $9.73 billion.
Some retailers are opting to partner with a third-party delivery service like Instacart to offer same-day delivery. For example, Fresh Thyme grocery stores announced a partnership with Shipt in early July, offering same-day delivery to over 10 million households in 30 metro areas across the US.
The catch with same-day delivery is that it’s usually only available in select markets and for specific products from each retailer. You’ll want to confirm whether or not a retailer offers same-day delivery to your ZIP code before filling up your cart.
Here’s where you can get same-day delivery
These companies offer same-day delivery to select markets in the US:
| Comapny | Cost | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon | $12.99 per order with a Prime membership |
| Learn more |
| Best Buy | From $5.99 |
| Learn more |
| Big Lots | TBA | TBA | Learn more |
| The Container Store | From $20 for 3-hour delivery |
| Learn more |
| CVS | Free for prescriptions through August 2020 |
| Learn more |
| FTD | From $5 |
| Learn more |
| Kohl’s | From $9.95 |
| Learn more |
| Macy’s | $10 for orders that qualify for free standard shipping |
| Learn more |
| Office Depot and OfficeMax | $15 |
| Learn more |
| Sam’s Club | From $8.99 on orders of $35 or more |
| Learn more |
| Staples | $9.99 |
| Learn more |
| Target | From $9.99 |
| Learn more |
| Walmart | From $7.95 — though it can vary by location |
| Learn more |
| Whole Foods | Free for Prime members |
| Learn more |
If the retailer you want to order from doesn’t offer same-day delivery, check to see whether curbside or in-store pickup is available. Many retailers are offering this free of charge during the pandemic.
Same-day delivery from third-party services
Apps like Instacart and FreshDirect will do your grocery shopping for you at hundreds of local grocery stores nationwide. If you need to order household goods — from keyboards, computers and TVs to batteries or fluffy slippers — check out Postmates or Shipt.
Photo: PickUp
