Below is some helpful information for shoppers to know about delivering from Norton’s Florist.
How do Delivery Only orders from Norton’s Florist work?
Delivery Only orders from Norton’s Florist are time-flexible, which means shoppers can pick up and deliver the order anytime between its "ready for pickup" and "deliver by" times. The "Early OK" label will also display on the order card to help shoppers identify it is okay to deliver early.
- Time-flexible orders will be offered to shoppers who are on the schedule for that day regardless of scheduled delivery windows, and shoppers can decide how best to fit them into their schedule.
- For optimal order success, it is recommended for shoppers to plan on picking up a time-flexible Delivery Only order when they will be able to deliver it right after leaving the store to avoid order misplacement or damage.
- Since these orders can be delivered at any time, shoppers should send an On the Way message to notify the customer their order will be delivered shortly.
To learn more about time-flexible Delivery Only orders, click here.
When should shoppers arrive?
Shoppers should arrive at the store 15 minutes before the delivery window begins and get to the customer’s delivery address on time. To determine the amount of time required for pickup and delivery, shoppers should check the drive time to and from the store.
How do shoppers pick up orders from Norton’s Florist?
Shoppers should park in an available parking space and select Arrived at store in the app.
Shoppers should then go inside and give the customer name and retailer order number to a store associate.
Once shoppers have received the order from the store associate, they should select Mark as picked up in the app prior to leaving the store.
What should shoppers do with the receipt?
Receipts for Delivery Only orders should be passed on to the customer since they are ordering directly from the retailer and not through Shipt. Shoppers may place the receipt in one of the bags if it is handed to them at pickup.
What do shoppers do if the customer isn't home?
Orders delivered from Norton’s Florist will have the green “Drop-Off” label indicating that they can be dropped off outside the door of the delivery location instead of handing off face-to-face.
Some tips to consider for Drop-off orders are:
- Check the Order Notes section on the Order Details screen to see if a specific drop-off location* was requested or delivery instructions were provided.
*Note: Orders from this retailer can include items like flowers and chocolate. Please leave items in a shaded area if possible to prevent damage and wilting. - Continue to communicate with customers as you normally would for each order prior to delivery — for example, sending the On the Way message to prepare them for delivery.
- After placing the bags at the drop-off location, you may send the customer a message informing them their order has been successfully dropped off including a photo of the order at the member's door for proof of delivery.
Shoppers can also choose to knock on the door to notify the customer that their order has been delivered prior to walking away and sending a drop-off delivery confirmation message.
If delivery cannot be made, shoppers should notify Shipt HQ and return the order to the Norton’s Florist location it was picked up from.
What should shoppers do if a customer has a problem with their order?
Shoppers are responsible for maintaining item quality during transportation for Norton’s Florist.
Shoppers may politely direct the customer to contact Norton’s Florist if faced with questions about the following:
- Item selection
- Add on items
- Substitutions
- Wrong or missing items
- Order bagging