Same-day delivery is not just on the rise in the US, it's becoming a more integral part of e-commerce worldwide. From China to Europe, companies are pursuing to get their products to the customer's doorstep faster. UK-based Lenstore is one company that has its' sights on this concept to grow.
Contact lense online retailer Lenstore has just announced they will be the first online store to offer same-day delivery of contact lens in London. The company is making this service option available after recognizing the high demand for contact lenses being needed quickly by customers. Contact lenses, for those who may not have an additional pair, are crucial for someone to have them right away. This is important also if they are lost. It made a lot of sense to take their online retail business in this direction. This is a move Lenstore hopes to result in a competitive advantage and make the company a clear leader in the contact lens industry.
Lenstore stated in the YahooNews report that same-day delivery services will be offered in most of the Central London area right now. The service option may have a few stipulations, in regards to the delivery location and the availability of the specific prescription. There may be some exceptions, but Lenstore states most of customer prescriptions will be in stock. The key is even with this in mind, the optical giants of the industry like Specsavers and Boots, are not that competitive at all when it comes to real same-day delivery.
E-commerce is a world business market and same-day delivery is a better way to service the consumer. Global online companies, such as Amazon and eBay, have both grabbed hold of being able to offer same-day delivery and have strategies in motion. Online sales are up in 2012 by 16 % worldwide and are expected to continue to increase with the attractive appeal of "mobile commerce", via smartphones and iPads. Shopping is being made easier and easier. It is no coincidence that Lenstore has made the personalized item a part of their e-retail delivery niche.
The question is where will Lenstore go from here. Will the company expand into other markets? 32 million people in the US wear contact lenses. This would be a tremendous market enter into for a growing company like Lenstore. With this being a solid online retail company already, they have the make up to be able to reach other countries. In London, there are millions of prescriptions to fill as well, so they have their hands full. However, we can expect to hear more from Lenstore in the years to come.
Companies like Lenstore is just an example of the surge to offer the convenience of same-day delivery. This can be any company seeking to grow online. The best option to help you provide same-day delivery is by using a courier. Courier services such as A-1 Express can help meet all of your delivery needs. Any e-retail company can partner with this nationwide courier and have their products delivered quickly. The boom in e-commerce does not have to pass any business by. A-1 Express will assist your expansion into new markets and develop a courier solution just right for you.
References: 9.10.12, YahooNews, Lenstore Introduces Same Day Delivery for Contact Lens Wearers