Ryman – The Stationer in London offers 90 minute delivery of ink and toner.
Newsagents who pitch being local and offering local services as a point of difference should take a look at this and consider copying the idea to the extent of their local delivery capabilities.
Fast delivery of online purchases is the next big move in online retail. Amazon is leading the push in the US with same day delivery planned for several large US cities.
Newsagents can offer this now – in a structured way around a unique selling proposition.
This is one of the examples I offered in the Newsagency of the Future series. It’s a tip I’d encourage regional and rural newsagents to consider.