Effectively interacting with store employees is an important part of being a shopper with Shipt as it can lead to more efficient shopping and increase the overall success and growth of your business.

For example, prior to substituting an item that appears to be out of stock, consider asking a store employee if the item may be located in another area of the store or if there could be additional inventory of the item in the store's stockroom.

If you typically work the same hours and zones each week, you may start to recognize and become familiar with store employees who work around the times as you do. A best practice is to introduce yourself to store employees you see regularly to help establish a working relationship with them.