Locally Signs New Retailers Enabling 55 Million Monthly Shoppers to Gear Up for Fall at Nearby Stores

Syndicated from Retail Dive

NEW ORLEANS (September 16, 2024) – Locally, the leading technology provider bridging online and offline retail serving 1,000 brands and over 47,000 retailers, today announced three new retailers joining its network making it easier for consumers to gear up for fall: Anton Sport, Pro Bike+ Run, and West Marine. These strategic partnerships give consumers access to real-time inventory making it easy to find and purchase products from their favorite brands at their local retailer. 

Joining forces with Locally enables retailers to drive more traffic to their stores and enhance their customer service by providing potential buyers with accurate, up-to-date information on product availability, thereby improving sales and customer satisfaction.

“Adding new retail partners like Anton Sport, Pro Bike+ Run and West Marine is significant for Locally and its customer base, especially in advance of fall when consumers are looking to gear up for their favorite activities,” said Mike Massey, founder and CEO at Locally. “Now, customers looking to purchase products locally have an even wider retail base to choose from. The retailers benefit with more in-store foot traffic and their brand partners have a higher sell-through. It’s a win-win.”

As retail continues to evolve, such collaborations are crucial for enhancing customer experience and meeting consumer needs in real-time. For loyal customers of these retailers and their partner brands, this new service promises a more connected and efficient shopping experience, making it easier to track down the products they need. 

“This partnership between West Marine and Locally enhances the shopping experience for customers by providing convenient local pickup options and ensuring that they have access to a wide range of high-quality products,” said Jim Heidelberg, SVP of marketing for West Marine. “Whether you’re an avid boater, fisherman, a kayaker, or someone who simply loves being on the water, this collaboration ensures that consumers can get the gear they  need quickly and efficiently from their  local West Marine store.”

Locally’s outdoor, sporting goods, and specialty retailers include Dick’s Sporting Goods, Guitar Center, Fleet Feet, Paragon Sports,PGA Superstore, REI, and Road Runner Sports, among others. Locally also works directly with premier brands such as Big Green Egg, Crocs, Hoka, Taylor Quality Guitars and YETI. For more information, visit: https://join.locally.com/