catalogues & department stores links & info

What they say:

"QVC is the UK’s favourite TV shopping channel. Our online department store, qvcuk.com, with over 15,000 products online, means customers are spoilt for choice. From jewellery to beauty treats to the latest electronic gadgets, qvcuk.com is sure to have an item for everyone.

Today's Special Value - we have daily offers on a range of fantastic products that make the QVC experience even more enjoyable. These Today’s Special Value items are unmissable products at one-day-only prices, so keep your eyes peeled for these."

What they say:

"From exclusive brands such as Kenneth Cole and Linea to fashion renowned brands such as Diesel, Hugo Boss and Ted Baker, as one of Britain’s leading premium department stores, House of Fraser has thousands of products, ranging from designer clothes for women, men and children to luxurious homeware and electricals."

What they say:

"British Home Stores, or Bhs as it’s more commonly branded, is a widely recognised and extremely popular name in retail. Bhs is known for its commitment to providing stylish fashion ranges and homewares at prices that represent outstanding value. Although Bhs opened its first store in 1928, it has just recently delved into making its products available online.

Highlights of our new website include:
• A wide range of womenswear
• The latest in menswear
• The tammy line for 8 -16 year old girls with ever changing ranges
• Cool and cute childrenswear including sleepwear and schoolwear
• A wide range of homeware – indoor and outdoor furniture, lighting, accessories, beds and bedding, kitchenware, dining, bathroomware and curtains
• Weddings with bridalwear, lingerie, bridesmaid dresses, menswear, accessories and shoes.

Bhs offers a standard 3 day delivery option for £3.50 for most items. Large items such as furniture have a £25 delivery charge. Delivery is free for all orders over £200. Please note delivery can only be made to mainland UK."

What they say:

"Tesco brings you Tesco.com one of the UK’s leading online retailers. Categories include: Grocery, Books, Entertainment, Tesco Jersey (the discount CD and DVD store), Wines, Flowers, Contact Lenses, DVD Rentals, eDiets, Duel Fuel, Gas Switch, Electric Switch, Digital Downloads.

Exciting changes will be taking place to the Tesco.com site over the next few months. We are expanding the number of non-food products available through our website and will be re-designing parts of the site so that they are better than ever for customers."

What they say:

"iBOOD.com is Europe's leader in 'one offer a day'. We offer a daily product to 19 countries in Europe. Goods are allways Quality AAA goods, no refurbished. Discounts allways in the range of 50% below CURRENT online price. We ship more than 10.000 goods daily."

What they say:

"Matalan Online offers up to the minute Ladies, Mens, Kids and Homeware at prices up to 50% below the equivalent High Street price. Matalan offer affiliates a fixed rate of 5%, free returns in store and free delivery on orders £50 and over. "

What they say:

"We offer thousands of top brand products in a variety of categories including clothing, footwear and accessories, childrenswear, sportswear, products for the home and garden, home entertainment, toys, games, gifts and jewellery"

What they say:

"Trueshopping.co.uk, the shop that never shuts, is truly number 1 for internet shopping providing a diverse range of good quality, competitively priced products.

Our products include exclusively manufactured ranges plus top branded named products allowing us to offer the best possible prices backed by a fast, efficient delivery service and excellent customer care. From bathrooms to beauty, household to hand tools, power tools to plumbing, luggage to lighting, security to sport plus lots more - we've got it covered."

What they say:

"johnlewis.com offers a wide selection of products from John Lewis' home, gift and technology range. John Lewis has established itself as a leader in the online market place and its brand is now synonymous with quality. We have a whole range of great products from textiles and furniture to wine, flowers and electricals."

What they say:

"Be-direct.co.uk have been trading online since 1997 and in the real world for over 50 years. We sell thousands of electrical products from all of the top brands such as Sony, Samsung, AEG, Toshiba, Hotpoint, JVC and Zanussi. Our business has been built around providing the very highest levels of customer service both before and after sale.

We operate and own our 80,000 square foot warehouse and purpose built call centre based in West Wales.

We do not sell "grey import" or "graded" products, only new items sourced directly from the manufacturer in the UK."

What they say:

"A Mail Order specialist for Tools, Electronics, Hardware, Gardening, Car Accessories, Farming and more for 85 years. Fast shipping and extensive service are also part of the Westfalia philosophy."

What they say:

"Marks & Spencer are one of the UK's top department stores with a substantial range of products available online. All M&S clothing and home products are available through www.marksandspencers.com , as well as some online exclusive products, totalling over 20,000 items.


Since the launch of the new site in April 2007, customers benefit from an improved search facility allowing searches by size, colour, price and style, plus enhanced imagery with zoom functionality allowing details such as stitching and fabric to be viewed.

Product lines include, Womenswear, Menswear, Lingerie, Kidswear, Home & Furniture, Flowers and Gifts, Food and Wine, Entertainment, Travel and Technology."

What they say:

"With over 40000 quality products to choose from across a wide range of categories including electrical, clothing, sportswear, home and leisure, furniture, home entertainment, jewellery, and clothes, Littlewoods have something for everyone.

What's more, they offer 1 years interest free credit on orders over £60 and have a range of flexible payment terms.

As if that weren't enough, they are giving 15 pounds off first orders of 25 pounds or more."

Delivery within the uk only.

What they say:

"Great Universal offers 20% off all first online orders, plus free delivery for all standard delivery items! As well as this Great Universal offers great value on thousands of fantastic products – from great fashion including sportswear and kidswear to great homeware and household appliances, electrical goods and garden products, Great Universal has it all!

1000s of top brand products in a variety of categories including clothing, footwear and accessories, childrenswear, sportswear, products for the home and garden, home entertainment, toys, games, gifts and jewellery."

What they say:

"ASDA, the UK’s second largest supermarket, presents ASDA.com offering a wide range of products and services including: CDs, DVDs, Games, Contact Lenses and even Wide Screen TVs."

What they say:

"Sainsbury's Supermarkets is the UK's longest standing major food retailing chain, having opened its first store in 1869. Sainsbury’s stands for great products at fair prices and with a simple objective: to serve customers well. The Sainsbury's brand is built upon a heritage of providing customers with healthy, safe, fresh and tasty food. Following the same principles upon which Sainsbury’s Supermarkets is built, Sainsbury’s have developed a non-food range to offer quality, value and innovation. Sainsburys.co.uk will offer the widest choice of Sainsbury’s non-food products including kitchenware, tabletop, home electronics, furniture, bathroom suites and accessories, luggage, toys and games and sports equipment from leading brands including Apple, Sony, Jamie Oliver, Christy Towels and Le Creuset, as well as Sainsbury’s own Tu and Different by Design ranges. Standard delivery - £4.95 3-5 working days. Next day delivery - £6.95. We deliver to mainland UK and Northern Ireland addresses."

What they say:

"J D Williams is the UK's leading direct home shopping company, operating over 20 successful catalogue brands, with over 2 million customers.

Our websites offer a huge selection of clothing and other products for all ages and sizes. All our clothes are designed to provide the best fit at the best possible value, and we are specialists in the area of larger size womenswear.

# www.jdwilliams.co.uk - Fashion for sizes 12 - 34
# www.fashionworld.co.uk - Fashion collections in wide ranging fittings
# www.houseofbath.co.uk - Products for bedroom, bathroom and home
# www.naturallyclose.co.uk - Lingerie in sizes 32 - 50, A - G cup
# www.vivaladiva.co.uk - High street, boutique and couture shoes
# www.petfoodnstuff.co.uk - Pet foods and accessories
# www.crazyclearance.co.uk - Bargain basement clearance"

What they say:

"Studio is an established and reputable mail order catalogue business that has been in operation for over 40 years now, having been set up originally in 1962.

Studio is now able to provide an extensive product offering, and the catalogues now include a wide variety of goods including cards and wrap, innovative gifts, gadgets, toys, confectionery, household and electrical goods. Other areas of expertise include the provision of hundreds of exclusive products that can be personalised at no extra charge.

In addition to the product offering, customers who shop with Studio are able to obtain credit on their account, enabling them to shop with confidence and allowing them to spread the cost of their purchases.*"


* = N.B. New Customers first order is limited to £150 value so that a credit check can be completed

What they say:

"Woolworths.co.uk brings shoppers the convenience of everybody’s favourite high street store to their fingertips. With a fantastic selection of entertainment products (CDs, DVDs and games) and a great selection of Toys, Outdoor furniture and Outdoor Toys you will be sure to find that ‘perfect something’ for all the family. With great special offers and features available every day it is the well worth visiting Woolworths.co.uk!"

What they say:

"Freemans is one of the leaders in the UK catalogue market. Our main focus is the latest women's fashion, with exciting name brands and own ranges. Men's fashion also plays a big part, and there is a large selection of interiors, electrical goods, outdoors? everything you would expect from a 'big catalogue'."

What they say:

"Additions Direct is a successful and reliable home shopping business. We offer thousands of products including top brand fashions, footwear, electrical appliances, home entertainment, sportswear & equipment, toys, homeware and garden products."

Grattan is one of the leaders in the UK catalogue market. Our main focus is women's fashion, with an emphasis on style and high quality. Men's fashion also plays a big part, and there is a large selection of interiors, electrical goods, outdoors? everything you would expect from a big catalogue.

What they say:

"We offer thousands of top brand products in a variety of categories including clothing, footwear and accessories for men, women and children, sportswear, exercise equipment and home styles.

Best of all, abound allows customers to buy with confidence, offering a 14 day returns policy."

What they say:

"MutualPoints is the UK's leading rewarded shopping portal, members earn points every time they shop online with over 700 of the UK's top high street retailers including M&S, Lastminute, Boots and Ebay, once members accrue 3000 points we send them a cheque for £20!"

UK residents only.

What they say:

"SHOP.COM organises thousands of products from hundreds of retailers into a single location, allowing customers to conveniently manage all of their shopping needs. Customers can choose products from Choices UK Movies & Games, F Hinds, Bunches, Firebox, IWant One of Those, Robert Dyas and many more."

What they say:

"Tchibo is one of Germany's largest internationally active retail enterprises. Tchibo's slogan "A new experience every week" is reflected on their website. The site is regularly up-dated with new product ranges, each comprised of approx. 25 products, i.e. a total of 1,300 products every year.

Customers can be assured of excellent value - however only for a limited time period. This system of selling in phases is unique worldwide."

What they say:

"Over the past six years we have grown tremendously and expanded our range to include sports nutritional supplements, fitness equipment, swimming pools, trampolines, BBQ's, camping accessories, including tents, airbeds and sleeping bags. On top of our summer range we also sell personal care products, health monitors, games tables, musical instruments, great gift ideas and much, much more

You will struggle to find anyone who can offer top quality products at these unbeatable prices."

What they say:

"We offer thousands of electrical items for sale with the great added consumer benefit of 10 Simple Interest FREE Payments. We know consumers love, easy interest free monthly payments but not one single electrical website has offered this until now. Our prices are benchmarked against the high street retailers such as Tesco, Argos and Currys etc (where more than 90% of electrical goods are still purchased). Every price is shown on Bigfatzero is shown as an easy monthly payment amount."