- Even with the variety of speedy shipping options available these days, sometimes you want to go into a store and pick up a product yourself. Whether it's to check out the product in person or because you need it right away, buying a product in a store has a lot of perks - though you may not always have time for a shopping adventure.
- Luckily, for those situations when you need a gift, or a product for yourself, as soon as possible, there's the "Buy Online, Pick Up in Store" option.
- This handy service provided by some of your favorite department stores and retailers lets you browse and purchase products online, then pick them up in the physical store as early as the same day.
Other than decreasing your stress over whether you'll get what you need in time for when you need it, the "Buy Online, Pick Up in Store" option is also useful for:
- When you don't want to deal with other shoppers or long checkout lines
- When you'd like to $4 but keep it discrete
- When you live close to a local store, and it's more convenient to just pick it up
While the basic premise of "Buy Online, Pick Up in Store" is similar across stores, there are some subtle differences that are important to note, especially regarding return, hold, and charge policies.
For each store below, we've broken down the different pickup options, what to do after you place your order, what you need at the store, what to do if you'd like someone else to pick up the order, and how long your order will be held at the store.