![]() Panera has also implemented geofencing for its curbside pickup process, which suggests there’s a future for it in the restaurant industry, especially with dining rooms closing again and off-premises still being the major lifeline for business. Walmart’s system simply knows when you’ve arrived and alerts the staff so they can bring out your groceries. There is no number to call, no “I’m here” button to hit. ![]() My colleague Chris Albrecht has tried a bunch of them and found that Walmart’s is the fastest and simplest because of the geofencing technology the company adds to the pickup process. “It’s carryout, delivered,” Dennis Maloney, Domino’s senior vice president and chief innovation officer, said in today’s press release.īut could it be simpler? Over in the grocery sector, major retailers like Safeway and Walmart have seen demand for their versions of carside pickup spike during the pandemic. Upon arriving, they can hit the “I’m here” button on the Domino’s Tracker app and a staff will bring their pizza out. Customers also note where they want the order placed: trunk, back seat, etc. ![]() Customers order and pay for their pizza, and also give their vehicle color, make, and model, which Domino’s will use to identify them when they arrive at the store. It works only for those ordering via the Domino’s mobile app, right now between the hours of 4 p.m. The carside delivery option functions just as you would expect. “Domino’s Carside Delivery” is now available across the U.S., according to a company press release. Mega pizza chain Domino’s today launched yet-another way for mobile order customers to retrieve their pies.
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