The Florida-based retailer announced that it is installing Amazon Hub Lockers in nearly 200 of its stores across 28 states. Amazon Hub Lockers are secure, self-service kiosks that provide customers of the online retailer an alternative delivery option to pick up and return their Amazon packages. 

“We are thrilled to offer this innovative delivery experience to Amazon customers while introducing new shoppers to Stein Mart”, commented Hunt Hawkins, Stein Mart’s Chief Executive Officer, adding: "Customer service and convenience are top priorities at Stein Mart, and the ability to give both to Amazon customers was a big factor in our decision to introduce this program.”

“Amazon will go where our customers are and deliver where and when they need us,” explains Patrick Supanc, Amazon Worldwide Director of Lockers and Pickup. “Rolling out Amazon Hub Lockers with Stein Mart is a great opportunity to provide a seamless shopping and delivery experience for our joint customers.”

Stein Mart announced this new method of shipping Amazon orders as a "easy, secure and available at no additional cost". The way it is going to work is straightforward: during checkout, customers will select a Locker at the nearest Stein Mart as their shipping address. Once their package is ready for pickup, customers will receive an e-mail along with a barcode that they’ll use to pick up their package during store hours. Lockers will be available by early June. 

This is not the first offline venture of the ecommerce giant. Kohl's is their partner for returns (READ ALL ABOUT IT HERE).

Stein Mart, Inc. is a specialty off-price retailer offering designer and name-brand fashion apparel, home décor, accessories and shoes at everyday discount prices. The company operates 283 stores across 30 states.