Top 5 Women's Online Shopping Websites in the UK

Online shopping is an important element of UK culture. Whether you want to pick up some bargains or get your home and fashion fix, there's something for everyone in the UK.

John Lewis offers everything from homeware and tech to beauty products and gifts. Reserved is a Scandi brand that offers organic, sustainable clothing for newborns to kids until age eight. Influencer favourite Oh Polly designs two-piece sets and body-con dresses for women. Browns stocks heritage brands like LK Bennett and Dorothy Perkins, while My Theresa has hard-to-find labels.

Topshop

Topshop is a fashion retailer for women aged 14-24. It has a broad selection of clothing, accessories and shoes. The products are available in stores and online. Free shipping is offered on orders over PS40.

The company does not use fur, down, angora or exotic animal skin in their clothing and only uses wool from sheep that are not mulesed. It also uses recycled polyester and offers a wide range of sizes for its sustainable line. However, they need to do more to ensure that their supply chain is clean and Mythos Silver Greenhouse workers are treated fairly.

The pandemic may have accelerated Topshop's demise however, it was inevitable as their main customer base changed from the brand to more recent social media-savvy and online-savvy competitors. The fact that the number of shoppers on the UK high-streets dropped dramatically during the pandemic was also a contributing factor to the decline.

Ssense

Ssense is an online luxury fashion retailer. It offers clothing, accessories, as well as shoes from the top brands and designers. The items on sale are authentic and checked for quality. The company has a dedicated team of customer service representatives to assist customers with any queries or issues.

Ssense's inventory comes directly from designer and boutique brands and gives them greater buying power. This allows Ssense to provide lower prices than other retailers. Ssense also provides free shipping on orders over $100 and a flexible returns policy.

Ssense is an online shopping site that draws a significant number of well-educated and well-dressed young people. More than 90% of customers are between 18 and 34 years old. Its goal is to make high-end fashion more accessible to this demographic by pairing established brands like Alexander McQueen, Balenciaga and interior panel Dismantle tool with up-and coming labels such as Connor Ives.

Rotaro

In 2019, the company was founded. Rotaro is a rental service that lets users rent tops, dresses and bottoms, as well as bags instead of purchasing them. The company aims to reduce global waste by reducing number of single-use clothing purchases that consumers make. They also offer a monthly subscription option that includes delivery, laundry and insurance.

Rotaro co-founder Georgie Hyatt joins us to discuss her experiences in developing a sustainable fashion company. She worked previously at WGSN an industry-leading trend forecasting firm which helped brands to enter new markets and implement sustainable practices.

The zero-waste pop up Store of the Future offers guests the chance to book a sustainable styling session one-on-one with Georgie. The proceeds from the event will be donated to Protect Earth, an organization that promotes reforestation. Participants can also take part in a panel discussion with other sustainable thought leaders. The experiences are available until the end of August.

Turtledove

Turtledove was first created as a part of Google's Privacy sandbox. It is an ad-serving platform that enables browsers to determine which ads should be shown, instead of the ad servers. This allows advertisers to target ads more effectively and protect privacy of the user. Turtledove also prevents third-party advertisers from profiling users by preventing them from divulging any information about interest groups through ads. Learn more. 2019 Merriam-Webster. All rights reserved. Terms of Use. Privacy Policy.

The Body Shop

There are a lot of advantages to shopping online: fast delivery options, fuss-free returns, and the chance to try on clothing at your own convenience. But perhaps the best thing of all is the variety of brands available.

Warehouse offers fashionable clothing and accessories in petite, tall, and curvaceous sizes, including swimwear and denim. It also has a 'eco-aware' collection of sustainable and ethically designed pieces.

Browns, a British fashion and homewares store founded in 1970, has a significant presence on the internet as well as retail stores. The store stocks a variety of high-end brands like Rick Owens, Acne Studios, Burberry and JW Anderson. You can also find mid-priced brands here, such as New Look, Arket and Coach.

River Island

Offering fashionable and affordable fashion, River Island allows customers to buy everything they need for a complete look from head-to-toe. They have a large variety of styles to choose from and offer shoes and bags that match, so they're an all-in-one shop for any occasion. They also strive to be as sustainable as they can and establish long-term relationships with their suppliers and the people.

River Island, with 350 stores and a global ecommerce business, places social media in the spotlight to inspire shoppers across the world. Its customized Galleries contain user-generated videos as well as images that help customers see their own style in the products. Galleries bring about an 184 percent increase in conversions and a 45 percent increase in the average order value of those who shop. The brand also makes use of Bazaarvoice's Gallery to allow customers to add items they see in Galleries to their wish list, increasing conversion even further.

Debenhams

Debenhams offers a range of benefits for sellers on their marketplace. These include an increase in visibility and access to a larger audience and a smooth selling experience. Debenhams gives its sellers a portion of the price they sell each item. Additionally, the company usually provides a reasonable window for returns.

The company is experimenting with different models to deliver the most satisfying customer experience across all channels. This includes offering food and beauty services that are more aligned with the trend towards whole experiences over stuff. It is also changing its business model to look at the margins for these services in relation to product sales. This shift focuses on driving frequency and is helping the company to become more profitable. The new model will also allow the company to test new ideas on a smaller scale prior to scaling the concepts to existing stores.

Hollister

Hollister is a clothing retailer that offers casual wear for men and women. Its laid-back Californian style has captured the hearts of a young audience. The brand also has its own line of underwear called Gilly Hicks, which is inspired by surf culture.

The company is also working to be more eco-friendly. The new stores use ceiling lights during opening hours and reduce the volume of music. They are also using less cardboard and plastic.

Hollister has a lot of work to do to improve its ethical ratings. Hollister's score is not high and it does not have a clear policy on diversity and inclusion. The company also fails to pay a living wage in its supply chain, and employs a few materials with lower impact. It does not certify that its suppliers comply with important labour standards.