Schnucks Introduces Party Planning Order Ahead to 59 Stores

St. Louis-based Schnuck Markets is expanding its fresh and convenient selections for customers by offering party planning order ahead via the Schnucks Rewards app and on the company's website for pickup at 59 store locations across the Midwest.

The company said options include party platters, sandwiches, sides, soups, salads, appetizers, entrees and select bakery items.

“Customers at more than half our locations can now order what they want, when they want for their parties and family gatherings simply by using their smartphones, tablets and computers,” said Chace MacMullan, Schnucks senior director of digital experience, in a statement. “To save customers time and hassle, orders are paid for in advance, and ready for pickup at the deli counter so there is no need for customers to wait in line at the checkout.”

The company said to place an order from the app, customers set their “home store” to one of the locations listed below and then tap the “shop” option. To order from the Schnucks website, the company said customers should visit the party planning section and enter their ZIP code to find a location near them. Orders should be placed at least 72 hours in advance of the desired pickup time. The company said in a statement: “As an added bonus, first-time party planning order ahead customers will earn an extra 250 Schnucks Rewards points.”

Customers can download the Schnucks Rewards app in the App Store or Google Play.

Working to expand options for ordering ahead, Schnucks also recently added the option for customers to place their deli orders via the retailer's mobile app or at in-store kiosks.

“The kiosks offer a simple, convenient, and pain-free alternative to fulfilling orders placed at the deli counter,” said MacMullan in a statement last month. “This is one of the many ways we are providing customers best-in-fresh solutions while also making it easier for teammates to manage orders at the deli counter.”

Family-owned Schnucks, founded in 1939, operates 111 stores in Missouri, Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin.