Disclosure: I am a P&Gmom ambassador. As part of my affiliation with this group I have been compensated to test the Loblaws Click & Collect service. The opinions on this blog are my own.
Recently I chatted with you about how to survive grocery shopping in the suburbs. You all had some amazing tips, and now it’s my turn! I’m eager to introduce you to the Loblaws Click & Collect program. What is this program? Just the greatest thing ever! It affords the grocery shopper the opportunity to select their grocery items online, then pick up their order up at their convenience by scheduling a time that works of them. It saves you precious time, and for me, money whenever you shop!!
Here’s a little bit about my experience. Setting up my Loblaws Click & Collect account was simple. Even better, now that my profile is set up, my information will be remembered for future shops. After I was all set up, it was time to shop!
You can shop by aisle.
Shop by brand.
And after you’ve used the service once, you an even use Quick Shop to shop using your previous purchases.
The entire process is simple and straightforward.
Things I love:
- It helps with menu planning for the week by allowing you to double check that shopping list before you buy. Menu planning saves me time and money!
- Helps control those impulse purchases. When I shop on-line I stick to the plan, when I wander through the store I throw in extra bags of chips, chocolate and ice-cream. (Not that there is anything wrong with that, but it is bathing suit season!)
- Can be done anywhere! You can shop from your backyard while you supervise a playdate, while you have that morning coffee in the morning, or watching the Young and The Restless. Ha! Saving those valuable Mommy Minutes and making me feel like a multi-taskng genius. Winning.
- That little grocery cart in the corner helps you to keep a running total as you shop. So smart.
- Need inspiration for dinner this week? You can click though the flyers and deals section to see what’s on sale this week!
Once you’re done, you can schedule your pick-up time. Yes, you read that right. You pick your location and the time you want your groceries to be ready. They will be bagged, or if you have green boxes, binned and waiting for you at the appointed hour. Then all you have to do is pull into the dedicated parking spots. Follow the easy call in instructions to let them know you have arrived, and those groceries are put right into the back of the car for you. It’s service that makes you over the top happy! A little giddy really. I spent about 5-7 minutes in total waiting for those groceries to land neatly in the back of my car. Far less than it would have taken for me to check out myself. I used those minutes to answer some e-mails; multi-tasking again! I can’t wait to try this service when we get ready to head to the cottage! What an incredible way to create a list of everything we need, and then pick it up on the way up north. Click & Collect, where have you been all my life! Those saved Mommy Minutes are really starting to add up! This may be the best grocery shopping hack ever.
Have you ever ordered groceries on line? I can’t wait for you to try it and tell me what you think!
The other day I saw signs at Wal-Mart for pickup, and before I even had a chance to learn what they were for, I came across your article. Thank you for the information about Loblaws doing this as well! I can see this being extremely convenient and helpful for many.
You’re so welcome Kathy! I hope you find the service as fantastic as I do!
This would be am amazing service for some people! Thanks for the info, I’m going to look into it further!
You’re welcome!
How haven’t I heard of this before?! Definitely checking it out!
Game. Changer. 🙂
I think I’ve just got to get used to the idea that someone else will pick out my stuff. I mean, my husband does the grocery shopping already so “someone else” already picks out my stuff but he knows what I like. 😀
If you follow the link and have a peek you will see it is a very specific process. The only items that might concern you are fruits and veggies but my experience has been nothing but fabulous. They seem to find better produce then I do!
I would totally use this. No more car seats to buckle and unbuckle.
Yes! And in the winter! You don’t have to fight with all of those snow suits and hats and stuff.
I just found out our local store does this! It’s so intriguing except I’m very picky when it comes to choosing my veggies, meat and bread and don’t trust others to do it
I was just telling a girlfriend that this was one of my concerns. As for my experiences; I really feel like I get the “cream of the crop” so to speak. They really take the time to pick out the best veggies. Fresh bread I can’t speak to as I have not ordered that.
Are you serious? So i can order my groceries online, pay for them online, and then select a time that is good for me and they will be ready to be picked up? this is pure genius!!!!!
You nailed it. That’s exactly what it is, and it will change the way you shop! Enjoy!
When I was a young kid Safeway actually had this and you could call in an order and pick it up, there was no internet or color TV, hehe it’s terrific, this sounds incredible!
I know! It’s service the old fashioned way, but with a new “internety” twist! LOL
menu planning and the cost of items in one app – too handy.
Brilliant right!
sounds convenient but I still like to pick my own fruits/vegetables etc.
I understand that. Today I needed to stock up on flour, coffee, peanut butter, rice. All the HEAVY things. LOL It was brilliant to pick up my staples this way without lifting a finger 🙂 So if you desired you can use the service for just staples too.
I think I would really love this, actually.
No temptation to pick up all the chocolate when shopping. 😉
Is the program rolling out across the country or is it still in the pilot stage?
Very cool!
I’m going to find out for you!
This is a great tool! I believe walmart has something similar to this in which you can shop for your groceries online. I personally prefer to go the grocery store, I enjoy it actually 🙂
Sometimes grocery shopping can be a break (or just get you out of the house) but I do have to tell you shopping from the couch is pretty fabulous 🙂
This is so awesome, this is even better than when Zehrs loaded the groceries for you, I remember buying and going through cash and then you got a ticket for your cart, then you drove your car up and they put the groceries in for you, but this way is even better, love it and I definitely would use it!!
I remember those days too, and I missed them. This new service is fantastic and so needed! I wish it had been around when my girls were small.
Sounds handy but I still prefer to go into the grocery store and pick out my own food, especially when it comes to meat and produce.
I felt that way too. At first! But I must confess, so far, I seem to be getting the cream of the crop when it comes to fruit and veggies. (and I must add that my Loblaws did not know I was writing about them. They just take a lot of care when picking out your groceries for you.)
that sounds so handy. especially for busy families that are always on the go or are unable to spend a long time in the grocery store. I hope this slowly rolls out across other grocery stores in the future
I hope this program stays forever. I LOVE it!