etyres press release - Smart female shoppers go online

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Smart female shoppers go online

20 February 2006 – The Internet has become an incredible money- and time-saver for everyone who has explored the wide variety of items and services available online. For the average busy woman with work and home responsibilities, the Internet is an immense asset. From purchasing holidays to insurance to tyres, going online can save loads of money for the savvy consumer. In addition, with a click of the mouse, a shopper can compare prices, make a choice, place an order and go on with her day.

According to Verdict Research, online retail sales in the UK are up 30%, making it the fastest growing retail sector. People are becoming more confident in Internet purchases, to the benefit of online businesses and the detriment of the high street.

Many companies have brought their businesses online in order to simplify the process for customers*:

Holidays:

  • Virgin Holidays – transatlantic tour operator that also offers holidays to Far East, South Africa, the Middle East, New Zealand and Australia – www.virginholidays.co.uk

  • Thomas Cook – offers advice and options for cheap prices on all aspects of a holiday – www.thomascook.com

  • lastminute.com – website providing low-cost flights, holidays, hotels, car hire, restaurants and theatre options – www.lastminute.com

Insurance:

  • Tesco insurance – purchase car, home, life, pet, and travel insurance and breakdown cover – www.tescofinance.com

  • The AA – offers car, travel, home and life insurance with up to 15% online discount – www.theaa.com

  • Sheilas’ Wheels – a division of esure.com focusing directly on women’s needs with 10% online discount – www.sheilaswheels.com

Clothing:

  • Marks & Spencer – convenience of home delivery for items also available in-store – www.marksandspencer.com

  • Next – only a £3.75 delivery charge for online orders – www.next.co.uk

Tyres:

  • etyres – the UK’s leading online tyre company offers dramatically lower prices (often up to 40% cheaper) with the convenience of online ordering. The website also publishes a price comparison chart – www.etyres.co.uk

*etyres does not endorse any of the listed companies

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