BluGate broadens delivery options
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Singapore startup Blu has introduced BluGate, a service that offers online shoppers more flexibility with deliveries.
It has a network of 49 BluPort Parcel Terminals where shoppers can opt to pick up their purchases. These are situated in shopping malls, office buildings, Cheers convenience stores and Esso petrol stations.
To use the service, shoppers sign up online for a BluGate account and buy BluTokens, available on demand or by plan. This gives them access to a virtual shipping address, corresponding to the parcel terminals.
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Q.What is BluGate and what problem does it aim to solve for online shoppers?
What is BluGate and what problem does it aim to solve for online shoppers?
BluGate is a new service from Singapore startup Blu, offering online shoppers more flexibility with deliveries. It allows customers to pick up their purchases from a network of parcel terminals, addressing issues with home delivery.
Q.Where are the BluPort Parcel Terminals located, and how many are there currently?
Where are the BluPort Parcel Terminals located, and how many are there currently?
There are 49 BluPort Parcel Terminals available for pick-up. These terminals are strategically situated in various public locations, including shopping malls, office buildings, Cheers convenience stores, and Esso petrol stations.
Q.How do shoppers access and use the BluGate service for their online purchases?
How do shoppers access and use the BluGate service for their online purchases?
To use BluGate, shoppers must first sign up for an account online. They then buy BluTokens, either on demand or via a plan, which provides them with a virtual shipping address corresponding to the parcel terminals.
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