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'.date('F').' brings in the new season as far as online catalogues are concerned with new Spring / Summer ranges becoming available. Valentine's Day in '.date('Y').' falls on Tuesday 14th '.date('F').' and is the perfect time to get deals on lingerie. Try Simply Be and Fashion World for fabulous lingerie collections.
'.date('F').' is also a great time to grab a last minute bargain as most of the catalogues put their final Winter reductions online. Try JD Williams or Marisota for some fantastic offers.
Other notable dates this month for the fashionistas are:
'.date('F').' is all about the coming of Spring and looking forward to the Summer. The online catalogues by now are showcasing the best of their Spring Summer '.date('Y').' ranges.
As the weather starts to improve and the days get longer, holidays become the forefront of everybody's mind. If you have a holiday booked or are looking to book one shortly then as well as updating your wardrobe you may also need some new luggage. At this time of year the catalogues in the UK have some fantastic deals on travel bags and suitcases.
Try JD Williams or Marisota for some fabulous offers.
The end of '.date('F').' sees the clocks change to British Summer Time and of course the last Sunday of the month is Mother's Day. Instead of the usual chocolates and flowers, the online catalogues have a great selection of gifts for you to treat mum.
Another date for the diary in '.date('F').' is the 8th, International Women's Day.
'; } if (date('F')=='April') { echo ''.date('F').' is Easter holiday time and with Easter Sunday being a little later this year on the 16th, the online catalogues have lots of deals to make the most of the Spring weather. Try JD Williams for great deals on Outdoor Furniture or Fashion World to add to your new season wardrobe.
If you are feeling fit the London Marathon is on the 23rd '.date('F').' in '.date('Y').' and even if you are not running the catalogues are all offering great prices on their Sportwear ranges. Try Simply Be for a great range of Branded Sportwear including Adidas, Nike and Pineapple.
Another date for the diary this month is the 29th sees the start of the Tour de Yorkshire, so if you are a keen cyclist look out for lots of cycling based offers this month.
'; } if (date('F')=='May') { echo ''.date('F').' begins in '.date('Y').' with a Bank Holiday and has another on the 29th so check out all of the catalogues this month for some great holiday bargains. It is also the beginning of the Wedding Season and whether it is your Big Day or you are attending somebody elses, the catalogues have fabulous Wedding Shops for purchasing outfits and gifts. For Brides, Bridesmaids or Guests why not try the Wedding Shop at Simply Be.
If you have any Star Wars fanatics in the family then look across all of the catalogues for Star Wars merchandise offers in the first week of May as it is Star Ways Day on the 4th. Also watch out for some Glamour bargains to coincide with the Eurovision Song Contest on the 13th. For a full list of catalogues CLICK HERE.
'; } if (date('F')=='October') { echo ''.date('F').' is here again and as Half Term approaches and the nights start to draw in, it is time for the retailers to start their mid-Season Sales. Halloween is also going to be as big as ever in '.date('Y').' and there will be lots of Halloween themed offers on the run up to Tuesday 31st. Why not try Simply Be and Fashion World who are offering a massive 60% reduction on certain lines.
Also don't forget the clocks go back in '.date('Y').' on '.date('F').' 29th, so now is the time to invest in a new winter coat or some weather resistant boots. Try JD Williams or Marisota for a fabulous range of cold and wet weather coats and boots.
';} if (date('F')=='November') { echo ''.date('F').' is everyones busiest time of the year for shopping. With Christmas around the corner, the retailers are looking for you to spend as much as possible with them. As a result the websites are awash with offers and discount days to make your money go further..
The key Shopping Dates with the biggest online offers for '.date('F').' '.date('Y').' are :
Keep an eye on JD Williams or Marisota for some fabulous offers.
'; } if (date('F')=='December') { echo ''.date('F').' is a great time to pick up some last minute bargains before Christmas. Whether you are a smart shopper or a last minute shopper the offers just keep on coming throughout '.date('F').'. Try JD Williams for great Festive deals or Fashion World to find a last minute bargain.
With delivery times reducing year on year, in '.date('Y').' last minute can really mean last minute. Try Simply Be for that Christmas or New Year party outfit.
'; } if (date('F')=='January') { echo ''.date('F').' begins in '.date('Y').' on a Monday and as usual the start of '.date('F').' is all about Sales, Sales and Sales . This is the time to pick up those Winter clothes you really wanted at bargain prices as the retailers look to sell the last of their stock before introducing the new season ranges. Known for good quality at reasonable prices why not try Simply Be.
Towards the end of the month, you will start to see the new lines appearing across all of the catalogues. For a full list of catalogues CLICK HERE.
'; } ?>See below for the most popular brands in the UK currently selling plus size clothing.
Historically in the UK, mail order catalogues were traditionally large glossy printed books containing products available to purchase from home. Typically customers would browse through a catalogue and make a list of items they would like to purchase. Orders would be placed by either completing an order form then posting it to the retailer (hence 'mail order') or latterly by phoning a call centre.
However, the last 20 years has seen major improvements in supply chain and logistics and along with the introduction of high speed internet, the concept of home shopping has undergone a major transformation.
Today all of the major retailers have their products online, accessible via websites or apps. This has meant that the retailers can react much more quickly to demand than they could previously.
The traditional mail order catalogue would be produced twice a year, one for the Spring / Summer seasons and another for the Autumn / Winter seasons. This would mean that customers would see a fixed set of products at a fixed set of prices. To introduce new products or amend prices, retailers would have to produce supplementary smaller brochures and these would be posted to customers throughout the year. However, now with the introduction of online shopping, product and price changes can be carried out at any time, allowing retailers to react much more quickly to changing market conditions.
Does this spell the end for the old-style mail order catalogue? Not yet. Whilst most home shopping retailers have stopped automatically mailing their customers a copy of the latest catalogue, a lot of them will still send them out on request. Many also still have a programme of producing brochures to showcase new products or special offers. This serves the purpose of reminding customers that the retailer still exists. Customers can find new marketing methods such as email or text messaging to be annoying, meaning they are easily discarded, whereas tangible items like catalogues and brochures are treated more like magazines to be browsed during leisure time. Who knows what the next innovation will be to transform home shopping but for the moment in the UK, catalogues are not dead yet.
BritishCatalogues have a fine tradition of providing the best first order discounts from the top UK home shopping catalogue brands. There are plenty of great offers available and in times when value for money becomes more and more important, make the most of these fantastic savings by clicking on the catalogue brand you like the most.