Woman This Month - October 2013

www.womanthismonth.com 87 October 2013 This premium supermarket takes its ‘fresh and friendly’ shopping experience online. Say goodbye to long queues at the cashier with a fast and efficient system. One of the island’s popular supermarket chains, Alosra, has launched an ingenious web portal that brings a substantial ease and efficiency to your shopping experience. You no longer have to mark the calendar or leave early from work for a grocery errand. At www.alosraselect.com, you can shop and have the goods delivered anywhere in Bahrain, at just a click of a button. Surf through their list of local and international premium products, while sitting in the comfort of your own home. Virtual aisles The website has a clean and interactive layout. It’s divided into various categories for easy navigation. These include home and kitchen, grocery, toys and games, personal care, baby care and special deals. With a growing portfolio that boasts over 7,500 products, Alosra aims to display a much larger variety of goods online. “We are committed to sourcing new, innovative and premium products to satisfy the needs of all our loyal customers,” says Pavlos Babiolakis, Alosra’s buying manager. Once you log in and your details are saved in the system, your checkout time is lessened when you visit again. Friendly service “By offering this online service, the website further enhances Alosra’s focus on the best customer experience, providing greater convenience and a tailored service,” adds Pavlos. “Gone are the days of walking aimlessly around a store, waiting in line to pay for your purchases and then hauling them to your car, only to realise that you have forgotten to pick something up!” The supermarket chain focuses on enhancing its service standards and delivering greater customer satisfaction. A team of service agents is available on the phone to ensure you have a smooth and enjoyable experience. “If you cannot find what you are looking for or if you have a special product you would like us to source, our team will go the extra mile to try and accommodate your needs,” he explains. The website uses an interactive delivery calendar, available at checkout, where you can choose a convenient delivery time. A number of safety precautions have been put in place to ensure that products remain safe and fresh while being transported. Refrigerated delivery vans are used to carry all items. Customers may pay online with debit or credit cards or choose to pay on delivery with either cash or cards. The delivery is free for all orders above BD15. Call 17 739-515 or visit www.alosraselect.com. For the Busy Shopper ALOSRA SUPERMARKETS

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