Locally Expands Affiliate Marketing with AWIN, CJ, and Ascend by Partnerize

Locally is excited to announce the integration of three new affiliate marketing platforms: AWIN, CJ, and Ascend by Partnerize. This expansion enhances Locally’s best-in-class Online to Offline shopper experience tools provided to brands, and retailers, and utilized by more than 55,000,000 shoppers each month. The new affiliate platforms offer larger-scale retailers a simple and easy way to join the platform, in addition to direct connections enjoyed by more than 35,000 retailers.

Locally supports: Rakuten, Avantlink, Impact Radius, FlexOffers, AWIN, CJ, and Ascend by Partnerize affiliate networks.

Buy It Locally / BOPIS

Locally’s “Buy It Locally” service revolutionizes the shopping experience by allowing consumers to purchase products online and pick them up in-store (BOPIS). This service enhances the shopper's experience on leading brand sites, allowing them to buy products online but conveniently pick them up at their local retailer.

Joining the Platform

Stores on AWIN, CJ, and Ascend by Partnerize can now join Locally by enabling BOPIS referrals. Retailers need to:

1. Connect your stores’ inventory.

2. Set Up BOPIS: Configure their websites to accept BOPIS orders. This involves setting up the necessary checkout processes to manage these orders effectively.

3. Register on Locally: Retailers should create an account on Locally’s platform, linking their existing affiliate marketing accounts to enable seamless integration.

By joining Locally, stores can leverage a broader marketing reach while providing their customers with the convenience of local pickup options. This integration not only drives traffic to physical stores but also helps in boosting sales through multiple affiliate networks.

For more detailed steps on how to join and set up BOPIS referrals, retailers can refer to Locally’s support guide.