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Curbside pickup and delivery roundup, shout-outs

Curbside pickup and delivery roundup, shout-outs

Adam

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Adam
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Curbside pickup and delivery roundup, shout-outs
11/20/2020 at 9:11 AM

With the new changes in effect today and the busiest shopping time of the year upon us, curbside pickup is about to become as big a part of folks’ lives as it might ever be.

In pandemic early days a lot of businesses had to scramble to put together pickup or delivery options, leading to growing pains for staff and customers alike. Between improvements that stores have made and new stores that have started to offer pickup or delivery I thought we were well overdue for a look at what the options now are.

Wont pretend this is much more than the tip of the iceberg, but a few off the top of my head based on personal experience...

Toymasters. Their new website has tons of stuff avail for each purchase. Curbside runs very smoothly.

Canadian Tire- an order I placed last month was ready for pickup at the store approx a half hour after I made the purchase online.

Rona. Free delivery anywhere in Brandon with no min order value. Delivery options outside of town too.

Christie’s. Both curbside pickup and delivery.

Michael’s. Order submitted earlier this month was ready for pickup in less than an hour.

Grocery. Heritage Coop recently launched online purchasing and order pickup, run alongside their tried and tested phone-in order system. Both Sobeys, Walmart, Superstore also of course offer varying pickup and delivery services.

Stores have been adapting throughout the pandemic and will be interesting to hear how that continues to be the case over these next few weeks.

Please share others you’re aware of or your own personal experiences or advice when it comes to places aready mentioned.... and don’t be shy if you’re a business owner or employee to toot your own horn in this particular thread!
JM3030
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JM3030
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11/20/2020 at 9:36 AM

Staples also has curb side pick up. They're usually ready within an hour.

Once upon a child is doing video calls to shop. Theres a link on their Facebook page, or you can probably call them, to set up a time.
Abbysmum
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Shout outs
11/20/2020 at 9:42 AM

I've used Canadian Tire in the past too - it was pretty good!

So far this week, I've picked up at Michael's. It was easy!

The guy at Ted Good helped me pick what I wanted over the phone, and I'll go pick it up today when I'm out and about doing other pickups.

The great lady at Momma Bear is putting together a package for me to make a lap quilt when I explained I wanted to make one but I'm still a beginner and terrible at cutting fabric. It should be ready today.

I will probably do Fabricland this weekend, and Toymasters next week.

I have major social anxiety and I find in-person shopping difficult the best of times. I get easily overwhelmed by choice and find it hard to function at times. I've been really happy with the level of service I get from local businesses and it helps me make a selection as I'm not overwhelmed because they can narrow it down for me.
MUAH
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Just ordered
11/20/2020 at 12:16 PM

Doing curbside at Canadian Tire. Ordered this morning and it said it was ready to be picked up about 30 minutes after I ordered. Did my grocery shopping online this morning at Walmart with a pick up later today. Delta 9 delivering later today right to the house. Everything done and don't have to step foot in a store. Great start to the weekend. Stay safe everyone!!
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Superstore
11/20/2020 at 12:37 PM

I have used Superstore delivery twice.
They are good at having what I order not having to replace this with that.
They have been bang on with the delivery hours being fast and listen to instructions about grocery drop off well.
It is a little more expensive then going to the store but in my mind is worth it because then I am not in the store that is very very busy.
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Smitten &; B.O.B. Hq
11/20/2020 at 1:29 PM

Neighbors Smitten & B.O.B. are both open for curbside pickup and shipping out orders as well. Both businesses are being super accommodating with ways to shop (phone, web, social media) and payment options are super flexible as well.
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Super Thrifty Pharmacy
11/20/2020 at 2:41 PM

Super Thrifty has curbside and through pickup. They have their flyer out right now too with some great gift ideas.
JM3030
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JM3030
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Silly question
11/20/2020 at 3:30 PM

I've never done curbside pick up with Canadian tire... I'm assuming my only options are the products labeled for in-store pickup on the website, not everything thats in stock in the store?
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11/20/2020 at 3:35 PM

JM3030 said "I've never done curbside pick up with Canadian tire... I'm assuming my only options are the products labeled for in-store pickup on the website, not everything thats in stock in the store? "
I think you are correct. My only issue with CT was when the store has clearance pricing for that particular store (yellow price tags saying clearance for the item) and you order it online you pay the higher online price. At least that is my experience with them. After I found that out I won't buy online from them anymore.
Adam

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Curbside and/or delivery
11/20/2020 at 4:18 PM

Some more...

Pet Lovers Warehouse does curbside pickup along with Mon-Fri delivery within town. Call the store to order

Lady of the Lake offering free local delivery and pickup.. shop online or call the store. https://www.ladyofthelake.ca

Zekes. Doing both curbside pickup and free delivery in Brandon. Shop online or Call the store to arrange to see what’s avail... http://www.zekesjewellersbrandon.com/

Shoppers Mall has a list of stores offering curbside pickup... I count 31 as I type this:
https://www.shoppersmallbrandon.com/pages/shoppersmall-curbside-pickup
Adam

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Couple more
11/20/2020 at 6:07 PM

Brandon Source for Sports. Phone orders or email (orders@brandonsource.com) or virtual shopping over FaceTime. Curbside pickup or Delivery in Brandon.

Green Spot. Phone orders or email (retail@greenspotbrandon.com). Curbside pickup or delivery in Brandon can be arranged.
Adam

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Stream N Wood
11/20/2020 at 7:33 PM

Store itself is open for winter wear (jackets, pants, mitts, socks and underwear) and bike repair. All other product avail by curbside or free delivery in brandon. Website is up to date with stock at http://www.streamnwood.com
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website
11/20/2020 at 7:33 PM

says in store shopping is limited to essentials, then says to shop more products, pick up or have delivered to home.

As far as i know,-and the website backs this up-Canadian Tire will sell anything in the store if you are doing curbside pick up.
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Marv
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Delivery
11/20/2020 at 9:30 PM

I would really like to give a shout out to the Canada Post carriers, UPS, FedEX, Purolator and any other delivery agents that have been delivering all our stuff. I’m sure all of them will be getting even busier with these new restrictions and with Xmas coming up.
librarygirl
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librarygirl
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Curb side pickup and online shopping
11/20/2020 at 9:40 PM

Teen Thrift has shopping online on Facebook. Some great deals and a great way to help support Teen Challenge
Donna
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Donna
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Hedley's Health Hut
11/20/2020 at 9:51 PM

Hedley's were great to deal with. I ordered over the phone and then called when I was outside the entrance for pick up.

Kudos to all businesses making the effort to help shoppers and to shoppers who accept this is the way to be safe.
Adam

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Adam
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Stores
11/21/2020 at 11:36 AM

Fishin Guy said "I think you are correct. My only issue with CT was when the store has clearance pricing for that particular store (yellow price tags saying clearance for the item) and you order it online you pay the higher online price. At least that is my experience with them. After I found that out I won't buy online from them anymore. "
That’s strange, I’ve had a couple of great curbside deals on clearance stuff. Really caution against pigeonholing any business small or large based on one experience... Stores will be continuing to tweak systems, processes and staff and what their offering us one week might have evolved by the next week!
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Gorgeous poinsettia plant
11/21/2020 at 12:23 PM

Just picked up the most beautiful poinsettia plant at Alternative Landscaping. I am supporting local and glad I did.
curlysister
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Faders
11/21/2020 at 12:26 PM

Faders Music is also doing curb side pick ups, as well as online ordering.
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I Agree, Abbysmum!
11/21/2020 at 2:01 PM

Abbysmum said "I've used Canadian Tire in the past too - it was pretty good!

So far this week, I've picked up at Michael's. It was easy!

The guy at Ted Good helped me pick what I wanted over the phone, and I'll go pick it up today when I'm out and about doing other pickups.

The great lady at Momma Bear is putting together a package for me to make a lap quilt when I explained I wanted to make one but I'm still a beginner and terrible at cutting fabric. It should be ready today.

I will probably do Fabricland this weekend, and Toymasters next week.

I have major social anxiety and I find in-person shopping difficult the best of times. I get easily overwhelmed by choice and find it hard to function at times. I've been really happy with the level of service I get from local businesses and it helps me make a selection as I'm not overwhelmed because they can narrow it down for me. "
I can relate to you and think all these new curb side options will continue and be good for a lot of people - those with anxiety or not!

Ted Good's deserves another shout out... they've always been awesome that way, every time I've been in over the last 30 odd years. I'm from out of town, and when I phoned one time to see if they had a certain piece in stock, not only did they have it, they even offered to transpose it!

Way to go locals!

Edited by routledgeroadgirl, 2020-11-21 14:02:49
Wiseguy850
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*****
11/21/2020 at 3:32 PM

Michael's: Ordered online this morning. They emailed about an hour later - ready for pick up.

Extreme Electronics: Curbside pickup. Awesome service!
Mater
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Mater
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11/21/2020 at 4:38 PM

M&M was good today.

Ordered online and it was ready in an hour. When I got to the store, just gave them a call and they brought everything out and paid on the spot with their debit machine. Very simple and quick. I'm not 100% sure but I think they do phone orders too.
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Confused
11/21/2020 at 8:06 PM

So I bought a new home stereo today at one of the well known stores. I found it online and bought it for curbside pickup. So I go down there, walk in the store and go to customer service and interact with about 3 staff while paying using cash. I then had to go outside to my truck while they wheeled it out and loaded it in my truck. I'm really confused how this is somehow slowing the spread by me not just going in the store and buying and taking it out myself. However I'm thankful for the 2 employees that loaded it for me instead saved my bad back!

Edited by BiG Mack, 2020-11-21 20:08:51
DLynn
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Two Farm Kids Natural Foods
11/21/2020 at 10:30 PM

You can phone in orders, email, get curbside pickup, in store pickup, delivery and mail outs same day.
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Shoppers Drug Mart
11/21/2020 at 10:44 PM

They have been awesome. They have been delivering my prescriptions. Which is great for the elderly and one with compromised immune systems. <3
Adam

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Curbside
11/23/2020 at 8:56 AM

Thanks for all the posts everyone, it’s really helped to turn this thread into a good resource.

A few more...

George Strange Book Mart. Contact the store to arrange curbside pickup from their 40,000+ book inventory

KDL Furniture. You can either drive up to be greeted by staff who will help facilitate a curbside purchase, or phone the store for the same. Also booking video chat tours.

Just to expand on Extreme Electronics... Online, phone, video chat shopping available with curbside and local delivery avail. In-store shopping on essentials (appliances, cell boosters).
Adam

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Mall
11/23/2020 at 10:15 AM

And just further to Shoppers Mall, I see that on their store listing page they have a really handy and user-friendly labelling system that marks each store based on current status... eg “curbside,” “Temporarily closed:”
https://shoppersmallbrandon.com/stores
Abbysmum
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Sobey's West
11/23/2020 at 11:09 AM

I haven't used this option yet, but it's there for those who need/want it.

Some helpful instructions to make pick up and delivery orders easier for you. We can also provide floral orders on all pick up and delivery orders. Call or email for more details. pic.twitter.com/viGhVGqM6O
&mdash: Sobeys Brandon West (@bdnsobeyswest) November 23, 2020
Adam

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Hickory Farms
11/23/2020 at 1:35 PM

For anyone that hadn't caught this in the classifieds, Hickory Farms on top of their curbside is also doing free home delivery in Brandon:
https://ebrandon.ca/itemview.aspx?item_id=2418996
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Shout out to Walmart Staff
11/23/2020 at 7:56 PM

Shout out to the very busy people filling pick up orders at Walmart. I waited in a very long line that ran way behind Micheals in addition to the 8 stalls for 35 minutes for my online order. The guy who brought out my order was friendly and took care loading my car. Staff at these places are working hard to keep everyone else safe.