IKEA to offer click and collect service at Tesco Ayr as Swedish giant makes move into town
IKEA has teamed up with Tesco to help take some of the pain out of DIY.
The Swedish firm has joined forces with Tesco Extra, in Ayr, to offer home improvement enthusiasts the chance to pick up their goods nearer to home.
Those who purchase goods from Ikea's stores can save on the petrol mileage - and pick up their gear from a secure lock-up on Whitletts Road - if plans are approved.
It's all part of a planning application, lodged with South Ayrshire Council, seeking permission for IKEA 'Pick-Up' Lockers at Tesco Extra, Whitletts Road.
It's designed to create a more 'accessible shopping experience' for IKEA customers.
A supporting statement said: 'In response to IKEA's growing market demand and the popularity of online retail, IKEA has partnered with Tesco to allow IKEA orders to be collected from within Tesco car parks, creating a more accessible shopping experience for its customers.
'There has been a mobile pick-up point operating at the site for IKEA collections over recent months. The pick-up point has proved successful, and the proposals aim to provide a permanent, secure and attractive service for customers, with items available for collection at any time.'
The proposed pick-up lockers will be located to the west of the Tesco Ayr car park, positioned on an existing area of hardstanding which is currently used for 12 car parking spaces. The positioning of the pick-up lockers will have 'minimal impact' on the operation of the existing access routes, according to the application.
The planning statement continues: 'The lockers will be a contemporary design, with the colours consistent with the IKEA brand (i.e. blue and yellow) to assist customers in identifying the location of the lockers.
'The varying sizes of lockers allows the facility to accommodate a range of order from home accessories and homewares to furniture.'
If approved, then integrated LED lighting and an overhead canopy will ensure customers can safely access their goods. Customers will be able to collect their order once they receive a 6-digit code which will open the appropriate locker.
The statement continues: 'Online sales have increased across the IKEA business and so it is necessary to extend its Click & Collect services to meet such demand.
'The lockers build on the existing partnership between IKEA and Tesco, which has seen over 100 mobile pick-up points launch at Tesco stores across the UK.
'While the mobile pick-up points allow products to be collected during certain time windows, with the new lockers, items can be picked up at any time, providing more flexibility and improved accessibility for customers.'
The statement adds: 'The proposals will enable IKEA to meet their growing market demand via locally accessible means and make efficient use of space within the Tesco Extra car park.'
The proposals are listed as 'pending consideration' on South Ayrshire Council's online planning portal and a decision on them is expected in August.
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