Shopify Block Dates & Blackout Rules
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Why Cut-Off Times Matter for Shopify Stores.
Why Cut-Off Times Matter for Shopify Stores.
Why Cut-Off Times Matter for Shopify Stores.
Most Shopify stores offer next-day or fast shipping — but customers often place orders after your team’s production or dispatch cut-off. When that happens, Shopify still shows the next available date… even if your warehouse or kitchen is already closed.
This creates problems:
Orders arrive too late to fulfil
Customers expect next-day delivery when it’s not possible
Support teams deal with frustrated “Why isn’t my order here?” messages
Last-minute manual rescheduling creates chaos
Shopify doesn’t support true rule-based cut-off times across products, locations, or shipping methods — so brands are forced to hack together workarounds or handle mistakes manually.
Most Shopify stores offer next-day or fast shipping — but customers often place orders after your team’s production or dispatch cut-off. When that happens, Shopify still shows the next available date… even if your warehouse or kitchen is already closed.
This creates problems:
Orders arrive too late to fulfil
Customers expect next-day delivery when it’s not possible
Support teams deal with frustrated “Why isn’t my order here?” messages
Last-minute manual rescheduling creates chaos
Shopify doesn’t support true rule-based cut-off times across products, locations, or shipping methods — so brands are forced to hack together workarounds or handle mistakes manually.
Most Shopify stores offer next-day or fast shipping — but customers often place orders after your team’s production or dispatch cut-off. When that happens, Shopify still shows the next available date… even if your warehouse or kitchen is already closed.
This creates problems:
Orders arrive too late to fulfil
Customers expect next-day delivery when it’s not possible
Support teams deal with frustrated “Why isn’t my order here?” messages
Last-minute manual rescheduling creates chaos
Shopify doesn’t support true rule-based cut-off times across products, locations, or shipping methods — so brands are forced to hack together workarounds or handle mistakes manually.
How Flare Solves It.
Set cut-off times.
Missed
expectations.
Missed
expectations.
Define daily order deadlines for next-day or same-day dispatch.
Lead times, in stock & out of stock, blocked dates and cut offs make delivery promises hard to manage.
Lead times, in stock & out of stock, blocked dates and cut offs make delivery promises hard to manage.
Location or ZIP-based cut-offs.
Order management
& fulfillment pain.
Order management
& fulfillment pain.
Later cut-off for local delivery, earlier cut-off for nationwide — no custom logic needed.
Manual work to manage lead times and shipping logic creates risk and customer frustration.
Manual work to manage lead times and shipping logic creates risk and customer frustration.
Different cut-offs by product.
Fresh, frozen, custom-made or bulky items can all have different prep-time rules.
Shoppers want flexibility - delivery day, time window, but Shopify doesn’t support this out of the box.
Shoppers want flexibility - delivery day, time window, but Shopify doesn’t support this out of the box.
Dynamic by shipping method.
Lack of
checkout control.
Lack of
checkout control.
Next-day courier vs. standard shipping can follow different cut-off windows.
Native Shopify doesn’t allow rule-based delivery date options by ZIP code, method or product.
Native Shopify doesn’t allow rule-based delivery date options by ZIP code, method or product.
Benefits for You.
Delivery in Furniture is Complex. Flare Makes It Simple. More sales. Better customer experiences.
Common Challenges.
Reduce late orders & refunds.
Missed
expectations.
Missed
expectations.
Ensure customers only choose delivery dates you can actually fulfil.
Lead times, in stock & out of stock, blocked dates and cut offs make delivery promises hard to manage.
Lead times, in stock & out of stock, blocked dates and cut offs make delivery promises hard to manage.
Fewer support tickets.
Lack of
checkout control.
Lack of
checkout control.
Stop “Where is my order?” or “I expected delivery today” messages.
Native Shopify doesn’t allow rule-based delivery date options by ZIP code, method or product.
Native Shopify doesn’t allow rule-based delivery date options by ZIP code, method or product.
Increase next-day accuracy.
Guarantee next-day availability only before your real operational cut-off.
Shoppers want flexibility - delivery day, time window, but Shopify doesn’t support this out of the box.
Shoppers want flexibility - delivery day, time window, but Shopify doesn’t support this out of the box.
More orders before dispatch deadline.
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Shoppers want flexibility - delivery day, time window, but Shopify doesn’t support this out of the box.
Shoppers want flexibility - delivery day, time window, but Shopify doesn’t support this out of the box.
See Real Examples.
44 Farms.
Cut-off times, available dates by shipping method and ZIP-based transit rules.
Read case study
Who This is For.
Used by 700+ Shopify brands across categories like:
How to Setup.
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FAQs.
Furniture Delivery FAQs on Shopify.
Furniture Delivery FAQs on Shopify.
Can I set different cut-off times for next-day vs. same-day delivery?
Can cut-off times change by ZIP code or region?
Can cut-offs work with subscription orders?
Can I manage seasonal cut-off times (e.g., Christmas, Valentine’s)?
Can I set different cut-off times for next-day vs. same-day delivery?
Can cut-off times change by ZIP code or region?
Can cut-offs work with subscription orders?
Can I manage seasonal cut-off times (e.g., Christmas, Valentine’s)?
Can I set different cut-off times for next-day vs. same-day delivery?
Can cut-off times change by ZIP code or region?
Can cut-offs work with subscription orders?
Can I manage seasonal cut-off times (e.g., Christmas, Valentine’s)?