Apple this week began a new Reserve and Pick Up purchasing program across its retail stores in the US, UK, Australia and Canada. The service allows customers to select and reserve products for purchasing and pick-up from a selected retail store.

With Reserve and Pick Up, you can make sure the top things on your list are definitely under the tree. Reserve an iPod or Mac online today and it will be waiting for you to pick up and purchase at an Apple Retail Store from December 15 to 24. You can even have many products wrapped. It’s just another way we make it even easier to get through the holiday crowds — and your gift list.

Apple is also offering gift wrap into “special gift boxes” for $5 for iPods, MacBooks and MacBook Pros.