Review: Empire catalogue
Today catalogue shopping has become increasingly popular, with so many different catalogues on the market offering everything from fashionable clothing to furniture and even loans. There are many on offer, but we will be looking at empire stores and finding out what's on offer. Read this article to find more about empire catalogues.
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The pros
Home shopping has fallen in with the frantic pace of everyday living and made it a lot easier for us to sit down after a hard day's work and find what we're looking for, in the comfort of our own homes as opposed to trawling the High-Street.
Number three in home shopping association
Empire stores catalogue offers 24/7 online ordering, free delivery and returns.
The company has been around for over 100 years and originates in Yorkshire.
They are part of redcat's number three in the world's home shopping association and they include La Readoute, Daxon,and Vertbaudet catalogues.
They are also members of interactive media in retail group (I.M.R.G) and the safe shop list, and mail order traders association (M.O.T.A).
Flexible payments
They offer fourteen days approval and mostly tend to use their own couriers to deliver and pick up, so it's really easy to send back any article that you don't require. You have the choice of flexible payments or interest-free credit, therefore it's possible to spread the cost of any larger purchases which can be handy if your on a tight budget.
You can apply for your catalogue online at empire@redcats.co.uk or you can call them on 0870-9009-007.
What's for sale?
Fashion
Empire offers a wide range of women and men's fashion. They have a nice selection for children at kid zone and home furnishings including curtains, towels and bedding - all available to order.
Furniture
Beds and furniture are included in the catalogue but if you order a large items of furniture, there will be a waiting time as the larger items are usually sent straight from the manufacturer.
On clothing, shoes and smaller electrical items there is next-day delivery available at a small charge.
Standard delivery
Standard delivery will normally take 3 - 4 working days but this is free.
Most types of insurance is available through catalogues like home, pet and car and these are usually payable in instalments.