16 Stores Offering Buy Online and Pick up in-Store or Curbside
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- With holiday shipping delays and COVID-19 concerns still looming, many retailers are offering in-store pickup.
- This option is typically faster than shipping and could help you snag last-second gifts in time for Christmas.
With shipping deadlines looming, in-store and curbside pickup can be a lifesaver for last-second Christmas gifts. It’s a handy feature to take advantage of during the holiday season, and many stores are offering it for a handful of reasons.
First and foremost, store pickup eliminates shipping wait times when purchasing items that are in stock. In the interest of social distancing, curbside pickup is also a good way to keep contact to a minimum, and avoid long checkout lines.
While the basic premise of “Buy Online, Pick Up in Store” is similar across retailers, 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. Keep in mind, some stores still require a face covering to enter.
Pickup options:
What to do after you place your order: Wait until you receive a pickup notification email before you go to the store to pick up your item.
What you need at the store: A photo ID and order number.
If you’d like someone else to pick up the order: Select “Someone else will pick up these items” at checkout. This new person will need to bring a photo ID and the order number.
How long your order will be held at the store: 14 days. You will get reminder emails every week until the 21st day, at which point Apple will cancel your order and refund your purchase.
Pickup options:
What to do after you place your order: Wait until you receive a pickup notification email before you go to the designated location at the store to pick up your item.
What you need at the store: A photo ID and a copy of the notification email.
If you’d like someone else to pick up the order: During checkout, an alternate person for pickup can be designated — you’ll just need to provide their email at that time.
How long your order will be held at the store: Four days. If your order isn’t picked up after this time period, your order will be canceled. If you need more time, contact the store to request an extension.
Pickup options:
What to do after you place your order: Wait until you receive a pickup notification email before you go to the Store Pickup counter at the store. Keep in mind that your order confirmation is not the same thing as a “Ready for pickup” email.
What you need at the store: A photo ID, the credit card used at checkout, and the order number.
If you’d like someone else to pick up the order: You can designate an alternate pickup person during checkout by providing their name, email address, and phone number. This person needs to bring their ID and order number. If you’d like to change the person picking up your order, select Make Changes in your order details.
How long your order will be held at the store: Five days. If your order isn’t picked up after this time period, your order will be canceled and you’ll be refunded your payment. You can extend your pickup window by checking your order details for extended pickup options.
Pickup options:
What to do after you place your order: Wait until you receive a pickup notification email or text before you go to the store to pick up your item.
What you need at the store: A government-issued photo ID a copy of your pickup notification email — it includes an important barcode they’ll need to scan.
If you’d like someone else to pick up the order: Identify the alternate pickup person at checkout. They will need to bring a photo ID and copy of the notification email.
How long your order will be held at the store: Seven days. If your order isn’t picked up after this time period, your order will be canceled and you will be issued a refund.
Pickup options:
- Same day pickup: Order at least two hours prior to your store closing to pick up your order on the same day.
- Curbside pickup: Park in the designated area to have them place your order in your trunk or backseat.
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What to do after you place your order: Wait until you receive a pickup notification email before you go to the designated location at the store to pick up your item.
What you need at the store: A photo ID, the credit card used at checkout, and the order number.
If you’d like someone else to pick up the order: You can designate the alternate pickup person when ordering, and they will receive the notification email. The new person needs to bring a photo ID and the order number.
How long your order will be held at the store: 10 days. If your order isn’t picked up after this time period, it will be canceled and you’ll be refunded your payment. If you need more time, contact the store to request an extension.
Pickup options:
What to do after you place your order: Wait until you receive a pickup notification email before you go to the Customer Service desk at the store to pick up your item.
What you need at the store: A government-issued ID and the pickup confirmation email.
If you’d like someone else to pick up the order: Add an alternate pickup person to the Pickup Option section during checkout. This new person will need to bring a photo ID and a copy of the notification email. You can edit or add an alternate by going to the Manage Order page in your account history.
How long your order will be held at the store: Seven days. If your order isn’t picked up after this time period, your order will be canceled and you’ll be refunded your payment. If you need more time, contact the store to request an extension.
Pickup options:
What to do after you place your order: Wait until you receive a pickup notification email or call before you go to the store to pick up your item.
What you need at the store: A photo ID that matches the credit card used to make the purchase and a confirmation of your order.
If you’d like someone else to pick up the order: Identify the alternate pickup person at checkout. They will need to bring a photo ID and copy of the notification email.
How long your order will be held at the store: Seven days. If your order isn’t picked up after this time period, you will be contacted about getting a credit.
Pickup options:
What to do after you place your order: Wait until you receive a pickup notification email before you go to the designated location at the store to pick up your item.
What you need at the store: Your notification email — it has a barcode in it to verify it’s you.
If you’d like someone else to pick up the order: Forward the notification email to them to take to the store along with their photo ID.
How long your order will be held at the store: Seven days. If your order isn’t picked up after this time period, your order will be canceled and you’ll be refunded your payment.
Pickup options:
- In-store pickup
- Curbside pickup
- FedEx pickup: Shoppers can select “FedEx Pickup Location” under delivery options during checkout. You will receive an email when your items are ready to pick up and must be retrieved within five days.
What to do after you place your order: Wait until you receive a pickup notification email before you go to the store to pick up your item.
What you need at the store: A valid, government-issued photo ID and your “ready to pick up” email.
If you’d like someone else to pick up the order: Only the person who placed the order or the recipient can pick up the order.
How long your order will be held at the store: Seven days. If the order is not picked up within a week after receiving the confirmation email, the order will be canceled and the method of payment refunded.
Pickup options:
What to do after you place your order: Wait until you receive a pickup notification email before you go to the store to pick up your item, or in some locations, have an employee bring your order directly to your car.
What you need at the store: A photo ID.
If you’d like someone else to pick up the order: Contact the store directly to update the pickup information for the new person.
How long your order will be held at the store: Seven days. If your order isn’t picked up after this time period, your order will be canceled and you’ll be refunded your payment.
Pickup options:
What to do after you place your order: Wait until you receive a pickup notification email with specific instructions before you go to the store to pick up your item.
What you need at the store: A photo ID and copy of the notification email.
If you’d like someone else to pick up the order: Forward the notification email to them to take to the store along with their photo ID. REI also suggests contacting the store directly to let them know someone else will be picking up your package.
How long your order will be held at the store: It depends on your order; you can find out your specific date in your email notification.
Pickup options:
What to do after you place your order: Wait until you receive a pickup notification email before you go to the Guest Services counter at the store to pick up your item.
What you need at the store: A photo ID.
If you’d like someone else to pick up the order: You can add or change the pickup person on the order details page or when you receive your email notification for pickup. The individual will also need to bring a valid photo ID. This feature is also available for Drive Up — just edit the Pickup person in your Target App.
How long your order will be held at the store: Three days. If your order isn’t picked up after this time period, your order will be canceled and you won’t be charged. You can extend your pickup window by one day by signing into your online account or visiting your order details page.
Pickup options:
- Curbside pickup: All stores (except for the Manhattan location) default to curbside pickup, but you can still opt to go inside and pick up your order.
What to do after you place your order: Wait to receive an order confirmation email or text with detailed directions for picking up your order. You can choose to pick up in-store as well.
What you need at the store: The order confirmation number.
If you’d like someone else to pick up the order: All they need to do is bring the order confirmation number to the store.
How long your order will be held at the store: 30 days. If your order isn’t picked up after this time period, your order will be canceled and you’ll be refunded your payment.
Pickup options:
What to do after you place your order: Wait until you receive a pickup notification email or text before you go to the designated area in the store or parking lot to pick up your item.
What you need at the store: A photo ID and a copy of the notification email.
If you’d like someone else to pick up the order: You can designate an alternate pickup person during checkout. This person needs to bring their ID, order number, and notification email.
How long your order will be held at the store: Seven days. Orders not claimed after that will be canceled and you’ll be refunded your payment.
Pickup options:
When you search by “Free pickup + discount,” you can even get a discount on select items if you choose to pick up in-store. This discount will be automatically applied when you complete your order.
What to do after you place your order: Wait until you receive a pickup notification email before you go to the pickup desk at the store to pick up your item.
What you need at the store: A photo ID and an email or text with your order number. Bringing your notification email barcode can help expedite your pickup process.
If you’d like someone else to pick up the order: You can designate a pickup person during checkout or edit it later in “Order details.” It may take up to four hours for the new pickup person to update. This new person needs to bring a copy of your Ready for Pickup email.
How long your order will be held at the store: Four days. If your order isn’t picked up after this time period, your order will be canceled and you’ll be refunded your payment.
Pickup options:
What to do after you place your order: Wait until you receive a pickup notification email or text before you go to the store to pick up your item.
What you need at the store: A photo ID and the order number.
If you’d like someone else to pick up the order: Call the store to let them know the name of the alternate pickup person. The new person will need to bring a photo ID and copy of the notification email.
How long your order will be held at the store: Five days. If your order isn’t picked up after this time period, your order will be canceled and you’ll be refunded your payment. If you need more time, contact the store to request an extension.
