Product Review: Hurry
Everything you’re looking for at a store nearby
Disclosure: I am a strategic advisor to Hurry, but more importantly, I am a merchant and shopper who shares their mission and vision, and fully support the pain point and unmet need their platform addresses.
For all its lauded perks, online shopping can be a real hassle.
Deliveries get damaged or delayed. Porch pirates pilfer packages. Incomplete orders arrive with incorrect items.
Then there’s the returns process: a frustrating and tedious endeavor, with funds held up for weeks through cascades of banks, platforms, and balances.
The real kicker?
Essentially, ecommerce is beholden to Amazon’s “Everything Store”, an effective monopoly and walled garden ecosystem, which depresses vendor profits, punishes competition, stifles innovation, and ultimately costs customers and the planet.
What if there was a better option? Something local, logical, safe, and sane?
Enter Hurry.
Hurry helps you shop closer, faster, cheaper, at over 10,000+ stores.
With free same-day pickup at local stores, you save shipping, time, and money. Many retailers even offer delivery, giving you even greater flexibility with orders. With simple returns, you can shop without worrying about exchanges and refunds. And with an Earth-friendly lower carbon footprint, you can shop lean and green.
Hurry empowers customers and vendors — stores can finally compete again! With privacy a growing concern, Hurry protects shoppers and doesn’t track orders. Hurry is designed to help support small businesses and keep communities thriving.
🔍 How Hurry Works
Using Hurry is as easy as 1–2–3. Here’s how it works:
1. Install the Hurry browser extension: Hurry is available for Google Chrome. Just head over to Hurry’s website and follow the simple installation instructions.
2. Use Hurry’s search engine: When you’re searching for a product, simply use Hurry’s search engine, which prioritizes local stores that carry the items you’re looking for. It’s just like using any other search engine — but with a local focus.
3. Browse and shop: Once you’ve found the item you’re looking for, Hurry will link you to nearby store(s) which have the item(s) in stock. You can even order items for in-store pickup or home delivery, depending on the store’s offerings.
💼 Supporting Small Businesses
Choosing Hurry for your shopping isn’t just about speeding up your day; it’s about investing in your local surroundings. You know those friendly neighborhood shops you pass daily? They’re the lifeblood of your community, offering jobs and character to your streets. Shopping locally via Hurry isn’t just spending; it’s directly supporting those entrepreneurs, their dreams, and their families. It’s about building a community you’re proud to be a part of.
🌎 Reducing Your Carbon Footprint
Local shopping isn’t just good for your community; it’s good for the Earth. By choosing products close to home, you cut down on miles traveled, slashing the carbon emissions tied to your buys. In an age where our planet’s health is at the forefront, every responsible choice adds up. You’re not just shopping; you’re contributing to a greener future.
🏠 Strengthening Communities
Local stores aren’t just shelves and cash registers; they’re gathering spots, places where friends meet. Shopping locally is a handshake, a shared smile, a nod to community spirit. It’s these warm, familiar interactions that make your neighborhood more than a location; it’s a lively, distinctive place to call home.
With Hurry, you’re not just shopping; you’re bringing joy back into buying, making it closer, faster, and even a bit more thrilling. It’s more than a browser extension for Google Chrome; it’s a way to reconnect with your community. Give it a try today!
P.S. Hurry is LIVE on Product Hunt! Every upvote and comment counts! Your support is greatly appreciated. Much obliged and many thanks. 🎯🚀📈
