Jumbo: "Jumbo Mobile" Virtual Shelves, Santiago, Chile
Jumbo Customers Scan QR Codes Which Take them to the Mobile Friendly Website
While virtual shelves began with Tesco’s Korean subsidiary Homeplus, Chilean subway riders are now being offered a similar opportunity inspired by the Home plus system. The Chilean initiative, branded Jumbo Mobile, is currently being trialed in two subway stations in Santiago.
The idea is to target the location where busy people have the most downtime. So,while waiting for their train to arrive, smartphone owners can browse photos of over 100 products that they would usually need to purchase in-store. When they see an item they like, they scan the QR code and add it to their basket. When satisfied with their selection, they simply pay and go via their smartphone.
How Does Jumbo Mobile Work (4 Steps)
- Either download a QR scanner, and scan the QR code on the virtual shelf which will take you to the mobile site – OR – go directly to Jumbo Mobile’s mobile friendly website – www.jumbomobile.cl.
- Once on the site, add more products to your cart by entering the 4 digit numeric code below your desired product on the board – OR – browse and choose from the categories displayed on the mobile friendly website.
- Enter your information (name/address/credit card) and send the order.
- Enter your information (name/address/credit card) and send the order.
Wait for a confirmation call from Jumbo Mobile which you should expect within 30 minutes of placing your order.(Call hours between 8am and 10pm)
Jumbo’s delivery charges are $1,990 CLP (Approximately $3.90 USD, or £2.85 today) per order, unless the order sums to over $20,000 CLP (Approximately $39 USD, or £28.65 today) in which case consumer is provided free delivery.
The Biggest Differences Between the Tesco Homeplus and Jumbo
While the two retailers’ have employed very similar concepts, there are some key differences.
(1) Unlike the Jumbo system, where customers enter a 4 digit numeric code to identify the desired items, the Home plus system requires users scan unique QR codes below each product.
(2) The Jumbo system offers free delivery with orders over $20,000 CLP, whereas the Homeplus system’s delivery charges range from 1,000 won to 4,000 won depending on the time of the day.
Drawbacks & Benefits: Retailer
Drawback: Retailers will take a big hit in terms of sales associated with impulse purchases
Drawback: Inventory management, and on-time delivery become difficult with scale
Benefit: Increased sales through availability, and ease-of-purchase
Benefit: Increase in brand awareness due to location of virtual shelves
Via: http://instoretrends.com (30.9.2011).