shoezone targets parents panic buying back to school supplies with launch of next day delivery service

Online and in-store footwear retailer, shoezone, is offering free next-day delivery on all orders (and no minimum spend), seven days a week, to help parents make sure their kids are ready for the start of the new school year. 

Shoppers can choose school shoes, bags and plimsolls from a selection of own and name brand styles, including Kickers, Skechers and Hush Puppies.

They can also take advantage of free next-day delivery in-store; should their size be out of stock in a particular style, they can place their order in person for free delivery the following day.

A spokesperson for shoezone says: “We want to ensure all parents have quick access to affordable footwear - no matter how last minute. It can be difficult for many to visit in-person stores before kids go back to school, so it’s our responsibility to make sure parents are able to shop stress free online and take advantage of our free next-day delivery, which is also available through our new app.”

2025 RTIH INNOVATION AWARDS

Next-day delivery will be a key focus area at the 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards.

The awards. which are now open for entries, celebrate global tech innovation in a fast moving omnichannel world.

Our 2024 hall of fame entrants were revealed during an event which took place at RIBA’s 66 Portland Place HQ in Central London on 21st November, and consisted of a drinks reception, three course meal, and awards ceremony presided over by comedian Lucy Porter.

In his welcome speech, Scott Thompson, Founder and Editor, RTIH, said: “The event is now into its sixth year and what a journey it has been. The awards started life as an online only affair during the Covid outbreak, before launching as a small scale in real life event and growing year on year to the point where we’re now selling out this fine, historic venue.”

He added: “Congratulations to all of our finalists. Many submissions did not make it through to the final stage, and getting to this point is no mean feat. Checkout-free stores, automated supply chains, immersive experiences, on-demand delivery, next generation loyalty offerings, inclusive retail, green technology. We’ve got all the cool stuff covered this evening.”

“But just importantly we’ve got lots of great examples of companies taking innovative tech and making it usable in everyday operations - resulting in more efficiency and profitability in all areas.”

Congratulations to our 2024 winners, and a big thank you to our sponsors, judging panel, the legend that is Lucy Porter, and all those who attended November's gathering. 

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