A complete local pickup workflow for WooCommerce
ALP PRO extends WooCommerce’s default Local Pickup shipping method into a broader click-and-collect workflow. It is built for stores that need more than a basic pickup option, bringing locations, customer notifications, appointment scheduling, curbside collection, and fulfillment tools into one process.
The workflow begins when a customer selects local pickup during checkout. Your team prepares the order, marks it as Ready for Pickup, and the customer receives pickup information. After collection, staff can mark the order as Picked Up. ALP PRO adds tools for managing this process across multiple pickup points and different collection preferences.
Multiple locations and pickup choices
Manage unlimited pickup locations, with separate addresses, opening hours, instructions, and contact details for each one. Location-specific information can be used in customer communications, helping shoppers understand where and when their order can be collected.
Each location can support its own business hours by day of the week and holiday blackout dates. Per-location inventory control lets you offer pickup where an item is actually in stock. Customers can also be offered curbside pickup at locations where that mode is enabled.
Curbside and QR code handoff
With curbside pickup enabled, customers can choose curbside at checkout and enter their vehicle make, colour, and licence plate. When they arrive, they can tap “I’ve Arrived,” allowing staff to respond to the collection request.
Every pickup order generates a unique QR code in the customer’s order confirmation. Staff can scan the code to confirm handoff using the mobile admin scanner. The process includes an audit trail containing the timestamp, staff member, and location, giving your team a clearer record of completed collections.
Appointments and fulfillment management
Pickup appointment scheduling allows customers to select a date and time slot during checkout. Configure slot lengths of 15, 30, or 60 minutes for each location. A dedicated Today’s Pickup Board shows pickups scheduled for the current day, helping staff organize preparation and handoff activity.
ALP PRO also supports a full fulfillment dashboard for managing the pickup workflow. Pickup status notifications can be sent automatically by email and SMS at each step. Ready for Pickup emails can be sent from the location handling the order and include that location’s details.
Customer emails and WooCommerce integration
Custom email templates provide additional control over pickup email styling and layout. The plugin supports WooCommerce Block Checkout and is compatible with WooCommerce High-Performance Order Storage. It also works with email customizers including Kadence WooMail, YayMail, and WP HTML Mail, plus SMS for WooCommerce and WPML as listed compatibility options.
ALP PRO is suitable for restaurants, cafés, bakeries, grocery stores, farm shops, florists, boutiques, electronics retailers, hardware stores, and other WooCommerce businesses offering collection. It can support same-day collection, scheduled appointments, location-based preparation, and in-person handoff according to your store’s process.
Installation and setup
Install and activate ALP PRO alongside your existing WooCommerce setup. Configure the local pickup method, then add your pickup locations, addresses, hours, instructions, and contact details. Enable the pickup options your business uses, such as appointments, curbside collection, QR handoff, and location-specific inventory control. Review the email and SMS notification settings, customize templates where needed, and test the checkout, preparation, notification, and collection workflow before making it available to customers.
