Jim Murphy’s offering free delivery for six bottles or more
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Jim Murphy’s offering free delivery for six bottles or more…
It feels like the end of days. Also, it feels like a mighty good time to open a bottle of wine.
Canberra’s largest independent family-run liquor retailer Jim Murphy’s is making things easier. It is now offering free delivery for any six or more bottles of wine, fortified wine or spirits to anywhere in Canberra or Queanbeyan.
Jim Murphy’s son AJ, who now runs the businesses, said, “We aim for same day dispatch for all orders received before 2 pm, and local customers in Canberra and Queanbeyan will usually receive their delivery on the day of despatch.”
Customers can still take advantage of the Click and Collect service, where purchases can be picked up in-store at Jim Murphy Market Cellars or Jim Murphy Express.
Jim Murphy Market Cellars in Fyshwick.
AJ said it had been a difficult start to the year but there had been a small rise in sales in recent weeks as people sought to prepare for weeks and/or months of self-isolation.
“At least if people start to stockpile wine, it will improve with age!” he laughed.
While Jim Murphy’s has always offered a delivery service with a van on the road five days a week since the early days of their 40 years in business, it recently reduced the minimum order for free drop-offs.
“We are now offering contact-less delivery and have reduced our minimum order from 12 to six bottles to make the delivery service more accessible—and safe, given the current climate,” AJ said.
“I love a beer at the pub or a good wine with a meal in a restaurant so if we are told to stay at home, I couldn’t imagine getting through that without some good bottles.”
He noted that the store normally delivered 9 am-6 pm Monday-Friday but are happy to do weekends upon request. Most of the stock could be perused online, except the beer range.
“But making recommendations is our strength and we will be able to do this over the phone or email, whatever is easier for our customers.”
The Cork & Glass store in Yarralumla has a focus on rare and aged wines.
Meanwhile, for those who still want to browse the shelves for that stand-out bottle, AJ said all stores are regularly sanitising all counters, fridge doors, trolleys, shopping baskets, EFTPOS machines…basically anything customers or staff touch. Staff are washing hands often and maintaining safe distances where possible.
He hoped the delivery service would be a benefit to many.
“More than anything we want our existing regular customers to use our delivery service if they need it. As an independent we give people the option to shop local whilst being highly competitive with the multi-nationals. We have many friends in business here in Canberra. Liquor store owners, restaurateurs and shop owners.
“I hope the Canberra community engages the regular places they visit, and gets in touch to see what services might still be available. Shop local, even if it is not with us. We are all in this together.”
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Email fyshwick@jimmurphy.com.au or call 1300 033 618 (9am-6pm)
Jim Murphy’s Market Cellars
19 Mildura Street, Fyshwick
Open 9am-6pm seven days
This is a sponsored post, presented in partnership with Jim Murphy’s.
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