John Lewis are one of the biggest names on the high street and online as as well. Their website is becoming ever more popular because if offers so much choice, and has very unique ranges of high quality goods. John Lewis is one of the fastest growing retailers in recent years along with the littlewoods catalogue and they continue to do well this year. John Lewis has earned its reputation over many years by giving customers good value and diversity. The online shopping site has all the things you will find at the main high street stores, but it makes it a lot easier to get your hands on these goods because they are all laid out in front of you.
At the site you can request a catalogue if you feel like a good browse around the pages, or you can use the website to find your things. It is a very clean and user friendly set up, so you will not have too many problems. All the different departments can be found from the home page with one click. You choose from home and garden, mens and womens sections, furniture, toys, sports goods and equipment and electrical items. There are also many online only deals, and this has helped to bring more customers to their online shopping site. The competition is very fierce in the home shopping sector, but John Lewis seem to be doing better than most at present. The reason is because they have a very strong brand name and tradition behind them. The name is regarded with quality and value, and that is exactly what you get.
The prices are higher than most other catalogue shops, but john lewis cater for the more affluent shopper, and always have done, this is their niche market. For example, the televisions start at £590 and go on to over £1700, you don't see this at most other department stores. All the top brands are here too, and only the top models are chosen for the store. The televisions have some vey good bundle offers with them, such as cash back offers and free dvd blue ray players with selected models. All have a free 5 year guarantee thrown in for good measure. Computers and laptops are on sale, as well as cameras and mobile phones. The laptops are all new items, john lewis don't sell refurbished laptops or cheaper made goods, if you are after this kind of service you are better off looking elsewhere.
The womens department has clothes galore from top fashion brands like Ted Baker, Farhi and Barbour, as well as the john lewis own brands that are extremely popular. You have a style and fashion buying guide to help you choose the perfect look, full of tips and hints. You can also shop with the magazine or from the latest tv adverts. There is a separate section for these items and it allows you to find the advertised products much easier than before. There are many accessories as well such as hats, scarves, gloves and lingerie in the womens section.
The special offers department is very popular as you can imagine and in here you will find the most discounted items. Again, these are still not cheap, but they are much less than the regular price. As an example, the cheapest chair in the collection comes in at almost £450. All the sale items come from each department so there is a good choice in there.
Delivery is free on all orders over £30, which is the case for most of the larger goods. You can also pick up your order from your nearest store for free, and a time that is more convenient for you. Next day and express delivery is also an option for a bit extra, and you can even specify morning or afternoon times. Bigger items like furniture may take a little bit longer, but you will be notified when you buy.
You can use your john lewis partnership credit card to earn reward points every time you buy anything, and the APR is very low compared to other cards, so it is well worth having a closer look at. On the main site you can also use the store locator to guide you to your nearest store. Overall, john lewis uk offers top quality products, and has exclusive ranges that are the envy of other retailers. The facts show that they are growing every year, so shoppers are satisfied with the goods they receive. The online site is also popular because it is so easy to use. Shop by brand, price, size or department, everything is there for you to enjoy browsing through.
Saturday, 24 October 2009
Saturday, 17 October 2009
Tesco Direct Clothing Range
Tesco direct have recently launched an entire clothing range for their online catalogue. This is the final piece in the jigsaw and will see them compete directly with the likes of littlewoods and the other big name players. They already have a successful and growing non food catalogue, and the addition of a clothing line puts it one step ahead of their bitter rivals, argos, who do not sell clothes. As you can imagine, tesco will not stop until they have dominated the catalogue shopping market, so the others better beware.
The clothing catalogue has a mens and womens department, and the focus is on affordable clothes, not designer labels, although there are some to choose from such as Nike, Calvin Klein and Timberland in the sports section. It seems tesco have bucked the trend and are offering something a bit different to the others. Cheap clothes will sell in the current economic times, of that there is no doubt.
At the moment the selection is pretty small, and not as extensive as the other retailers, but just like with their direct catalogue, this will grow in the coming months and years. It will take time to build up the stock and source it from their suppliers. The tesco brand is already very strong, so this will help them out, and their intention is to become the leading clothing provider in the UK.
There is also a girls and boys section, and they will cater for school uniforms and other related clothes. Most of the clothes are tesco's own labels, and these have sold well at some of their larger stores. The UK online fashion market is huge, and tesco has been very slow to join the rest, probably losing out on a lot of money in the process. ASOS has led the way, with unbelievable sales growth over the last year, despite the current financial problems. By selling own label clothes it is hoped that the tesco range will appeal to budget shoppers. It is just a way of getting these products in front of more potential buyers, so it makes a lot of sense.
The clothing catalogue has a mens and womens department, and the focus is on affordable clothes, not designer labels, although there are some to choose from such as Nike, Calvin Klein and Timberland in the sports section. It seems tesco have bucked the trend and are offering something a bit different to the others. Cheap clothes will sell in the current economic times, of that there is no doubt.
At the moment the selection is pretty small, and not as extensive as the other retailers, but just like with their direct catalogue, this will grow in the coming months and years. It will take time to build up the stock and source it from their suppliers. The tesco brand is already very strong, so this will help them out, and their intention is to become the leading clothing provider in the UK.
There is also a girls and boys section, and they will cater for school uniforms and other related clothes. Most of the clothes are tesco's own labels, and these have sold well at some of their larger stores. The UK online fashion market is huge, and tesco has been very slow to join the rest, probably losing out on a lot of money in the process. ASOS has led the way, with unbelievable sales growth over the last year, despite the current financial problems. By selling own label clothes it is hoped that the tesco range will appeal to budget shoppers. It is just a way of getting these products in front of more potential buyers, so it makes a lot of sense.
Friday, 16 October 2009
Tesco Direct Catalogue Shopping
The tesco direct catalogue has been around for a few years now, and is a direct attempt from the mighty tesco to challenege the established non food market. This means going after the likes of argos and littlewoods. The tesco catalogue is not quite as big as some of the others just yet, but it will not be long before they catch up. They have the resouces to put the fear of god into anyone and anything when they put their minds to something. Tesco buy in bulk, and lots of it, so they have a very powerful set up that enables then to compete on price with the rest. They have obviously seen a market for the non food items and have done something about it.
The tesco catalogue can be delivered to your home, which is what they have already started doing, you can pick one up when you go shopping at one of their stores, or you can go online and browse through it there. The main tesco.com website is where you can do your food shopping over the internet, and use the direct catalogue, or you can go to direct.tesco.com and find the catalogue there as well. The point here is that you will have no problems finding it.
When you to the site you will find it is set up like most other catalogue websites, with the departments available as small tabs at the top of the page. Underneath is the latest offers and deals, placed in big graphics to catch the eye. On the right hand side are even more special offers, and the category pages. It is is simple and effective at the same time, if a little bit dull in colour.
At the moment they seem to have a voucher deal going on that is very similar to what argos do with their voucher schemes a few times a year. Delivery of items is also comparable to what argos charge, in fact tesco make a point that their delivery costs are in fact lower than argos, so they have already started challenging them directly and are not afraid to higlight it.
Within each department you are greeted with the lowest priced item on sale, so if you go to the computing and phones section you get the best deal right in front of you, with a clear and accurate picture of the products. In fact you will find many pictures of all the products, more than with the argos site. It is a very visually orientated website, and this is what people like to see, it helps them form a decision early on in the buying cycle. Everything is easy to find and well laid out for you.
The real bonus are the prices though, which are very cheap, and you can bet they will be watching the other catalogue retailers to see what their prices are, and tailoring their prices to suit, much like they do with the food shopping operation. Tesco also have the ready made reputation and this makes a big difference when it comes to selling things. People will buy from tesco direct just because they already shop with tesco. They know what they are about, and like the customer services and prices, so they will be inclined to buy electronics, appliances and all the rest of the stuff in the catalogue. Tesco also has a huge customer base already, as they are by far the most popular food store in the UK at the moment.
If we look at the phones section, then there is a massive choice of mobile phones to choose from, and this is handy for tesco because they operate their own mobile phone network. They have their fingers in many pies, so you wil get a good deal if you buy a phone on the tesco mobile network. They can do almost everything for you in one place, and this makes it more convenient for customers.
You will also see some low priced televisions on sale, with all the top name brands. The prices are very diverse, and you have a good selection of cheap and functional, to very high spec and expensive. This is true for all the departments in the catalogue. Other departments include a garden section which has all the gardening equipment you could ever wish for, the home electrical department has all the kitchen appliances like fridges, cookers, freezers and washing machines. You have a gifts and toys department with loads of products in these ranges to choose from.
The tesco direct online catalogue is value for money, and one of the best around even now. In the future it will probably be the biggest and best because tesco always wants to be number one in whatever it does. It has the ability to take over any market it ventures into, and the resources to make this happen in a very short space of time. They have the consumer confidence and the reputation in their brand name, and the buying power to get products and services cheaper then the rest. The onine catalogue is clean and simple, and very user friendly. You can find what you want in a matter of minutes, and the delivery is one of the cheapest, with a wide variety if options at your disposal. Watch out for huge growth in the coming year as they increase the ranges. Tesco direct is here to stay.
The tesco catalogue can be delivered to your home, which is what they have already started doing, you can pick one up when you go shopping at one of their stores, or you can go online and browse through it there. The main tesco.com website is where you can do your food shopping over the internet, and use the direct catalogue, or you can go to direct.tesco.com and find the catalogue there as well. The point here is that you will have no problems finding it.
When you to the site you will find it is set up like most other catalogue websites, with the departments available as small tabs at the top of the page. Underneath is the latest offers and deals, placed in big graphics to catch the eye. On the right hand side are even more special offers, and the category pages. It is is simple and effective at the same time, if a little bit dull in colour.
At the moment they seem to have a voucher deal going on that is very similar to what argos do with their voucher schemes a few times a year. Delivery of items is also comparable to what argos charge, in fact tesco make a point that their delivery costs are in fact lower than argos, so they have already started challenging them directly and are not afraid to higlight it.
Within each department you are greeted with the lowest priced item on sale, so if you go to the computing and phones section you get the best deal right in front of you, with a clear and accurate picture of the products. In fact you will find many pictures of all the products, more than with the argos site. It is a very visually orientated website, and this is what people like to see, it helps them form a decision early on in the buying cycle. Everything is easy to find and well laid out for you.
The real bonus are the prices though, which are very cheap, and you can bet they will be watching the other catalogue retailers to see what their prices are, and tailoring their prices to suit, much like they do with the food shopping operation. Tesco also have the ready made reputation and this makes a big difference when it comes to selling things. People will buy from tesco direct just because they already shop with tesco. They know what they are about, and like the customer services and prices, so they will be inclined to buy electronics, appliances and all the rest of the stuff in the catalogue. Tesco also has a huge customer base already, as they are by far the most popular food store in the UK at the moment.
If we look at the phones section, then there is a massive choice of mobile phones to choose from, and this is handy for tesco because they operate their own mobile phone network. They have their fingers in many pies, so you wil get a good deal if you buy a phone on the tesco mobile network. They can do almost everything for you in one place, and this makes it more convenient for customers.
You will also see some low priced televisions on sale, with all the top name brands. The prices are very diverse, and you have a good selection of cheap and functional, to very high spec and expensive. This is true for all the departments in the catalogue. Other departments include a garden section which has all the gardening equipment you could ever wish for, the home electrical department has all the kitchen appliances like fridges, cookers, freezers and washing machines. You have a gifts and toys department with loads of products in these ranges to choose from.
The tesco direct online catalogue is value for money, and one of the best around even now. In the future it will probably be the biggest and best because tesco always wants to be number one in whatever it does. It has the ability to take over any market it ventures into, and the resources to make this happen in a very short space of time. They have the consumer confidence and the reputation in their brand name, and the buying power to get products and services cheaper then the rest. The onine catalogue is clean and simple, and very user friendly. You can find what you want in a matter of minutes, and the delivery is one of the cheapest, with a wide variety if options at your disposal. Watch out for huge growth in the coming year as they increase the ranges. Tesco direct is here to stay.
Argos Extra
Argos extra stores are the largest stores you will see on the high street or on the retail parks, which is where you find most of them. They are a pretty new type of store and offer the biggest range of goods, around an extra 2500 to be precise. Argos are building these stores at quite a rate these days, and they are identified by the extra logo on the front. If you shop online at the main argos website then all the extra goods will be displayed, and this means you can pick them immediately from the argos extra stores.
You can also choose to have them delivered to your home if you wish, so the way you can get hold of these items is much the same as any other item in the catalogue. You could always check and reserve them, and argos will deliver them to your nearest store. This could even be a local pick up point, because you have the choice of picking the goods up from a variety of convenient places that argos has access to. It all helps to give their customers the best service, and perhaps leads to repeat custom.
The main difference between the argos extra stores and the normal stores is the bigger range, that is the gist of all of this. So if you live near one then you will have access to everything that argos sells. They make it more convenient, and that is what shoppers like the best. If you don't live near the extra store then you can still have these items delivered to your local shop, it just takes about 3 working days for it to arrive, so it is not that much of a burden is it?
Argos has a handy store locator on its website to help you find the nearest store to you. Although you can hardly miss one if you live near it, they are growing in size every year. The floor spaces are huge, and they are a much more pleasant place to shop than the crowded city centre locations. The queues are much shorter as well, and they are better all round. The argos extra idea is a good one, because the stock levels will keep on rising and rising as they source new stock items from as yet unused suppliers. This will lead to more stores opening in the future no doubt. So now you know where to go if need the most hard to find items in the argos catalogue, happy shopping.
You can also choose to have them delivered to your home if you wish, so the way you can get hold of these items is much the same as any other item in the catalogue. You could always check and reserve them, and argos will deliver them to your nearest store. This could even be a local pick up point, because you have the choice of picking the goods up from a variety of convenient places that argos has access to. It all helps to give their customers the best service, and perhaps leads to repeat custom.
The main difference between the argos extra stores and the normal stores is the bigger range, that is the gist of all of this. So if you live near one then you will have access to everything that argos sells. They make it more convenient, and that is what shoppers like the best. If you don't live near the extra store then you can still have these items delivered to your local shop, it just takes about 3 working days for it to arrive, so it is not that much of a burden is it?
Argos has a handy store locator on its website to help you find the nearest store to you. Although you can hardly miss one if you live near it, they are growing in size every year. The floor spaces are huge, and they are a much more pleasant place to shop than the crowded city centre locations. The queues are much shorter as well, and they are better all round. The argos extra idea is a good one, because the stock levels will keep on rising and rising as they source new stock items from as yet unused suppliers. This will lead to more stores opening in the future no doubt. So now you know where to go if need the most hard to find items in the argos catalogue, happy shopping.
Saturday, 10 October 2009
Very Catalogue Online
The Very catalogue is the new name for littlewoods direct. They have changed their name in a big marketing exercise. What was wrong with the old name i have no idea, but very is the chosen replacement. You still have the main littlewoods catalogue that retains its name and has not changed just to make things a little more confusing. Completely changing a well known brand name is a bit of a risk that littlewoods are prepared to take, so perhaps they just wanted to keep their main name separate from their other business.
So what do you get in the very catalogue that is different from the old one? Not a lot by the looks of things. It still seems to have all the same departments and products in there. You have a very well laid out format that has all the things you need with just a few clicks from the homepage. The site is very good at grabbing your attention, with colouful pictures and images. The only clue that things have changed is the title obviously, and just a little mention that very catalogue is the new name for littlewoods direct. This is shown just below the main logo in an understated way.
Most people who look for the old catalogue will still search for it under the old name, but very.co.uk comes up instead of littlewoods. Customers will hardly notice the difference. Because littlewoods deals exclusively on the internet, this re-branding will not have cost that much money to do. This is a big advantage that their rivals cannot do. It was a bold move to move online but it has certainly paid off for them big time, so good luck to them.
The new catalogue has ten departments ranging from mens and womens sections, electricals, homeware, toys and sports and leisure. The womens department has many good features like the best sellers, the hot items, the top ten products, and fashion guides and advice from top designers and celebrities. Very is big on clothing and fashion, so this side of the catalogue is packed with items and goods to suit all wallet sizes and tastes. The good thing is that the prices are very reasonable, and are usually amongst the lowest on the internet. Another good feature is the "new in" section, where you quickly find all the brand new clothes and must have items. The style guides are also very helpful, and give a good insight into the latest trends and fashion ideas. The celebs section has all the goods endorsed by the recruited celebs who have their own ranges out. This is a fairly new thing, and is a unique way to sell more stuff that littlewoods are the pioneers of. Very clever marketing indeed.
The mens department does not appear to have any celebrity endorsements as yet. I imagine this will change in the future, or perhaps men just don't really follow fashion celebs as much as women do. They may not really care who is promoting a certain style and may not be interested in that sort of thing. Anyway, the mens section has a load of decent brand name gear in it at cheap prices.
The furniture department has over 1000 products in it, and is very comprehensive to say the least. You can shop by brand, price or by the different types of furniture such as bathroom, bedroom, living room or garden. It is all laid out in a user friendly way to make shopping at the very catalogue about as easy as can be. There is also a buy now pay next year offer, which is good marketing with the busiest time of the year fast approaching. It also helps to spread the cost of these expensive items. A good feature is the trend report and the latest looks, where you will find some valuable information from interior designers. This can help you sort your house out for free, or at least give you some handy tips before you start out. The improve for less ideas are also very good. The very catalogue gives you good information on how to save money by doing things yourself with diy products, or by how to redesign what you already have to create a fresh look that does not need to cost much money. Perfect for these times when money is a bit tight.
The electricals department has all the most popular things like mobile phones and ipods heavily featured. There are over 230 different kinds of mobile phones in the catalogue, so you are bound to find something you like. All the games consoles are included in this section like xbox, playstation and wii. The games for them are to numerous to mention, and you can even pre order the most popular games before they come out, just to make sure you get your hands on them first. You will also find hundreds of cameras and camcorders, computers and audio equipment. The games section has one of the biggest choices on the internet, with almost 1000 to browse through. Other good deals are the bundle packages, where you can save money by buying a new gaming console with a selection of top titled games thrown in for good measure. This offer has been very popular, especially as a gift for family members and friends.
The very catalogue has a massive appliances section, where you find every conceivable kind of appliance known to man. Shop by brand name or by price, the choice is yours. This is where you will find some of the biggest discounts, especially on kitchen appliances such as kettles, toasters and microwaves. All the latest gadgets that make life easier are in here, and this is a good way to pick out unique gifts for people. You also get monthly deals on the best items, so you will not miss a good deal when it comes around.
The home section has all the bed linens, table cloths, curtains, cushions, rugs and towels. Style guides will help you match these items to your current colour scheme in your rooms, and tell you what stlyes are hot right now and in the future. You will be spoilt for choice and ideas in here. Very comprehensive and detailed which is what people love. The home section also comprises all the garden furniture and accessories as well. Sheds, conservatories and out houses are in here, as well as gardening tools such as rakes and spades. Again the selection is huge and one of the best around. You can even get gardening tips and tricks from experts.
The gifts and jewellery psrt contians watches, rings, bracelets, perfumes and exciting gift ideas and novelty gifts. If you are struggling to find the perfect gift them the experience days are a great option. All sorts of experiences can be bought from driving sports cars to luxury spa breaks. You will never be short of ideas with the very catalogue online that's for sure.
The kids are taken care of with a huge toys department that will keep them entertained for hours on end. All the best known puzzles, games and learning toys are contained in the pages. To make things easier you can shop by age range or by price range. The latest upcoming toys are listed too, so you can keep ahead of the game and get things early for them.
The sports and leisure items have their own department, and you will find everything from weights to trainers, rowing machines to hooded tops. Shop by brand name or price, or find out what is hot at the moment. The prices for the sports gear are some of the lowest around, so littlewoods must be buying in big quantities from their suppliers. The customers benefit in the long run with beter deals and prices.
All in all the new very catalogue from littlewoods is full of good deals and huge variety of products. The prices are low and there is a good mixture of branded items and less expensive things. It will cater for all people and tastes, and whilst the name has changed, the bargains are still there, and it will become ever more popular with online shoppers in the UK.
Friday, 9 October 2009
Choice Catalogue Online
The Choice catalogue has seen some huge growth over the last few years, which is probably down to its owners, the shop direct group, who have taken over the mail order catalogue business in the UK. This has allowed choice catalgoues to broaden their ranges extensively and become more successful in the process. The actual catalogue is an online only operation, much like Littlewoods are now, so the prices are much lower than they were a few years ago. With the competition so fierce in the retail sector, the likes of choice, littlewoods, additions and the others are all owned by the same company, will be the one's who survive. It hardly seems fair does it.
At the moment you can buy now and pay in a years time if you start an account with choice. You have to spend over £100 though, but the enticemnt deal is what draws customers in for the first time. You will also usually see £20 or £30 off your first order deals as well. It is a god way of doing business, and has been tried and tested over many years. The catalogue company hopes that you will stay with them for many years and this initial bonus will be made back, and then some.
The choice online catalogue is packed with many products from a wide variety of departments such as clothing lines with some top designer names, electricals, homeware, furniture, sports equipment and garden products. This goves a very broad range of goods and services to choose from. The prices are very competitive and you will find heavily discounted items on sale all year round.
Choice also gives you the option of collecting your items from their network of collection stores. There are over 3000 of these stores around the country and they are local covenience shops and retailers who are part of the set up. The reason is that they offer an alternative to waiting in all day for your parcel to arrive, which is a great idea, and is very customer focused. This is what keeps shoppers happy and means they will continue to shop with you.
The homeware section has every kind of home item you can think of. The goods are arranged in the different sections such as bathroom, kitchen, dining room and so on. You can also shop by price or by brand. This makes it very easy to see what you want, and find the things you are really after in quick time. Each section has its own special offers, and these are always on view from the main category page. The items that choice is really ushing are advertised in big bold pictures so you have no doubt about seeing them clearly. Every product has a picture with it and the price under or next to it.
There are also men and womens sections, where you will find all the clothing and accessories. The womns section has lingerie, bridal wear, shoes, jewellery, coats, hats and loads of other things. Likewise the mens section has hundreds of goods, and many gifts as well. For the kids there is a toys and games department with thousands of toys to keep them occupied for hours on end. All the latest computer games, and the big name consoles like the PS3 and Xbox are in here, with some great bundle offers such as discounts for buying a few games with any new console.
The appliances department has all the fridges, freezers, cookers, washing machines and other kitchen appliances you will need. You will also find many power tools and home improvement goodies as well. Another feature of the choice catalogue is the store card and rewards offers. If you keep on shopping with choice then you will be rewarded with even bigger discounts and money off your next purchases. The more spend the bigger the benefits, and many catalogue retailers use this option. It keeps customers coming back for more. The store card can be a good way of geting your hands on interest free shopping, but only if you use it wisely. You have to ba ware of the large interest payments if you fail to pay off your balance by the end of the next month. All big companies have these cards and they generate huge amounts of money with them.
Choice is no different, and on every page there is a link to interest free shopping, and to their store card. They push this like crazy because they want you to get in debt to them, this way they can make even more cash from the things they sell. Think about it, if you have a £100 fridge and sell it for £100 you will only make the profit on what you originally bought it for. Lets say choice got this fridge for £60, so they make a £40 profit on it. If the customer buys it using the store card and fails to pay the £100 balance, then the interest starts to kick in. This way choice could make a lot more profit on the fridge. You may end up paying an extra £20 or so pounds for it. This adds up to a large amount of money over hundreds of items every day.
Product insurance is another way for the catalogues to make more money. The manufacturers warranty is usally for one year and this is genrally enough for most people, but these companies push the aextra warranty protection like crazy. Most of them are not worth it, and this practise has been heavily criticised in the past, so you are better off staying clear of these types of offers.
Back to the actual catalogue, and it is one of the best on the internet by a long way. More and more customers are signing up and spending their money with choice online. The big attraction with all catalogues is that you have everything under one roof so to speak. It is a simple and efficient way of doing your shopping, and most items are only a few clicks away. The ease of use of the layout is a winning formula that helps retain the loyal customers, and the deliver is very good and prompt. You have to really focus on customer saisfaction in this sector or you will lose them. The competition is very fierce, and there are many other retailers who will do the job just as well if given the chance. This is why the choice catalogue is doing so well, and will continue to grow every year, offering bigger and better deals.
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