CHESHIRE Oaks Designer Outlet will launch a new handsfree shopping service this week.
McArthurGlen is teaming up with digital app Dropit to take away the hassle of carrying bags by offering visitors "a new level of convenience" during their trip to the popular Ellesmere Port shopping destination.
The service will be launched on Thursday, September 10 with Cheshire Oaks being the first location worldwide to offer Dropit’s new ‘collect on site’ feature.
All stores at Cheshire Oaks are participating in the scheme, meaning shoppers can 'drop as they shop' and enjoy a bag free retail experience.
A Dropit ambassador will be notified of when a bag has been dropped at a store and they will then collect and collate them on behalf of the shopper.
Guests can choose to have bags delivered to a preferred location at a time convenient to them, with delivery to homes, hotels and workplaces nationwide, plus same day delivery options to addresses within the Wirral, Chester and Runcorn areas.
Shoppers also have the option to collect their bags at the end of the day.
Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet.
Kenny Murray, general manager at Cheshire Oaks, said: "By offering Dropit’s innovative hands-free shopping solution, we will enable our guests to make the most of the extraordinary value available and help our stores to provide the finest possible customer experience."
Karin Cabili, founder and CEO of Dropit, added: "Cheshire Oaks is one of the largest outlets in Europe and we are delighted to be partnering with McArthurGlen, a leader in outlet retail, to bring Dropit to another new location.
"We are committed to giving shoppers the power to choose how their experience unfolds in a safe and considered way and to working closely with our partners to deliver the future of retail.
"We're thrilled by the enthusiasm from the retailers on-site and look forward to working with them to bring a new level of convenience to shoppers, whilst helping them to drive sales in-store."
- The Dropit app is free to download, with services priced at £10 for handsfree shopping for collection on-site and £15 for handsfree shopping with nationwide delivery (subject to shopping location). Either option allows an unlimited number of bags to be dropped and delivered throughout the day. Dropit offers comprehensive insurance for guest purchases, live in-app tracking and also accessible customer support through the app or email. For more information visit mcarthurglen.com/outlets/en/uk/designer-outlet-cheshire-oaks/whats-on/DropIt/
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