What Is Your Most Enjoyable Retail Website?

[Gus]

We all shop at websites that sell stuff, but which one or ones do you really enjoy? Which one creates the best on-line experience and why?

I'm trying to find the best examples for apparel and home decor/kitchen items.

 

[in stitches]

damn that is a hard question. i really choose the websites i go to based on what i need at the moment. i also find myself shopping on line less and less now that i am more concerned about fit.

i will say as far as larger retailers go i have always found the brooks brothers website to very user friendly, and fun to both browse and shop. good filtering options, good pictures and usually good stuff on sale. i like bespoke england a lot as well for most of the same reasons and the fact they have many pics for their items all with good zoom capabilities. even though the website needs a good amount of work i enjoy browsing ehaberdasher as well. i just find that they always have fun stuff available.

thats all that comes to mind right now, but its a great question, ill think about more and report back if anything comes to me.

 

[Gus]

http://labourandwait.co.uk/

This is a home accessory company in the UK. Clear photos, easy to navigate site, nice little story about each item. It gives me a sense that it is a well edited collection and not just a lot of stuff for sale. I feel like this is a special store that I would like to visit.

 

[gort]



http://labourandwait.co.uk/
This is a home accessory company in the UK. Clear photos, easy to navigate site, nice little story about each item. It gives me a sense that it is a well edited collection and not just a lot of stuff for sale. I feel like this is a special store that I would like to visit.

Wow a site that still opens a small pop up window to house the entire site. Blech.

 

[imageWIS]



Wow a site that still opens a small pop up window to house the entire site. Blech.

If you want to see a very badly designed site: http://tods.com/ just horrible.

 

[mellow]

Mr Porter is great, the videos are very helpful.

 

[Gus]



Mr Porter is great, the videos are very helpful.

I would agree. It adds a lot to the experience since they are very well done.

 

[JayJay]



Mr Porter is great, the videos are very helpful.

Mr. Porter has become my favorite site for online purchases. Merchandise I like, good service, and very fast shipping.

 

[Lionheart Biker]

+1000 on Mr. Porter. Great shopping experience, great brands, great pieces. Good pics on how to match the item you want with other stuff, the journal, etc.

 

[Gus]



Wow a site that still opens a small pop up window to house the entire site. Blech.

What is your favorite?

 

[Reggs]

Mine is amazon, only because it feels really great to buy something thats $2-$5 and get free shipping.

I knew I was going to run out of Siracha sauce soon, and I was not going to the grocery any time soon, so I had 2 bottles sent to me with 2 day shipping for about $10.

 

[Sunburn]

Although biased, I'm happy with our very own e-commerce store Worcestershire Leather Company and take the user experience very seriously, although not (yet) in the same league as say amazon or play.com we pride our selves on a first rate customer service, so much so, we do everything possible to make sure the customer gets everything they need to have a great and positive experience when shopping with us.

Other stores we really appreciate arehttp://www.peckhamrye.com/ and http://alfredsargent.co.uk/
Great post btw and look forward to reading others suggestions.

Geoff

 

[Sawdust]

I enjoy jumpthegun in the UK only cos I blow loads of money there.

 

[CouttsClient]

1stdibs.com
mrporter.com
fab.com*














*Disclaimer: if you buy here I will reap monetary benefit

 

[uhurit]

I buy tons of stuff on Amazon, and with prime membership its free 2-day shipping. Great website for not too fancy yet essential stuff and easy to navigate
Also, for specialized clothing/footwear, Backcountry is great