Post by jax2 on Sept 13, 2018 8:38:53 GMT
Another post mentions John Lewis, but it would appear all the big British department stores are struggling to keep their heads above water. Commentators put this largely down to a change in how consumers shop .... I was just wondering whether you have noticeably changed your own shopping habits in the last few years.
I used to love a browse round the shops each weekend, but I just don't find that pleasurable these days (the hassle of paying to park, not wanting to part with my hard earned cash etc) and it's rare that I do actually go into a shop - when I do it tends to be a specific visit to a shopping centre or out of town store with a particular purchase in mind.
I have several brands of clothing which I like and have registered on their websites so they alert me in advance when they've got a sale, or offer discount codes, so I tend to have my eye on things that I want and then keep my fingers crossed they've still got my size available when there's a discount to be had. Sometimes I'll go to a department store to try on these clothes to see their fit/style with absolutely no intention of buying them until there's an offer.
The 'click & collect' service is brilliant for me, if I do see something I like on the JL website, I get it delivered to my local Waitrose store then if I don't like it, I can return it the same way. Same with M&S, I don't buy much there these days (apart from underwear) but I order & pay online then dash in to collect it the next day.
Do you do most of your shopping online? Are you brand loyal? Any tips for canny shopping?
I used to love a browse round the shops each weekend, but I just don't find that pleasurable these days (the hassle of paying to park, not wanting to part with my hard earned cash etc) and it's rare that I do actually go into a shop - when I do it tends to be a specific visit to a shopping centre or out of town store with a particular purchase in mind.
I have several brands of clothing which I like and have registered on their websites so they alert me in advance when they've got a sale, or offer discount codes, so I tend to have my eye on things that I want and then keep my fingers crossed they've still got my size available when there's a discount to be had. Sometimes I'll go to a department store to try on these clothes to see their fit/style with absolutely no intention of buying them until there's an offer.
The 'click & collect' service is brilliant for me, if I do see something I like on the JL website, I get it delivered to my local Waitrose store then if I don't like it, I can return it the same way. Same with M&S, I don't buy much there these days (apart from underwear) but I order & pay online then dash in to collect it the next day.
Do you do most of your shopping online? Are you brand loyal? Any tips for canny shopping?
hope we are all enjoying a brill weekend, will catch up later xx
who is going through the mill at the mo, wishing you a very speedy recovery Trisha big luv 
storm brewing, must get me cauldron out 
