All In One' Online Stores Guide

www.amazon.co.uk

Amazon is rated highly by Review Centre contributors. 89 per cent of customers writing reviews at Review Centre have recommended the online store. It achieves high ratings from users for the quality of the website and for the value for money provided. In fact, Amazon is without doubt one of the best sites to find a good range of competitively priced items, according to Review Centre members. Service is also regularly described as good and items are almost always delivered quickly. And that's not just a view of visitors to Review Centre. It's one backed up by Amazon's amazing recent sales figures. Amazon only launched in 1995 and did not make its first annual profit until 2003 but since then it has been catching up very quickly indeed. The company now has a reputation as one of the more reliable places on the web to spend your money. Amazon began life as an online bookstore and soon extended its product lines into electronic goods, furniture, toys, you name it. The US company now has dedicated sites in different countries including the US, UK, China, Germany and Japan. Sales are set to rise to more than 3 billion dollars by the end of 2007, an increase of over 60 per cent on the previous year. If you are thinking of giving Amazon a try for the first time make sure you come back to Review Centre and let everyone know how it went.

www.qvcuk.com

QVC offers shopping online for household and electronic products as well as beauty products, jewellery, craft products and lots more. The US company is an example of how home-shopping TV networks, after being hammered for several years by the competition from online retail specialists, are now fighting back by offering their own impressive online presence. QVC stands for Quality, Value and Convenience and contributors to Review Centre tend to agree that the US company does deliver on this. Based on their online shopping experiences QVC is 71 per cent recommended by reviewers at Review Centre with 8.9 out of 10 ratings for the quality of the QVC website and overall value for money provided. The firm was launched in 1986 and has been tremendously popular since then selling over a billion items during that time and broadcasting in four countries. In the last year the company has overhauled its web shopping site with more products on offer; as well as plenty of editorial content. QVC appears to be an example of a traditional retailer in the home shopping market adapting their experience and making the successful transition to online retailing. Contributors at Review Centre describe quality products, value for money and good customer service. QVC offers a 30-day money-back guarantee.

www.fabu-licious.com

Fabu-Licious.com is a small funky gift site aimed at women which has proven a success with Review Centre reviewers. Fabu-Licious.com is 100 per cent recommended at Review Centre scoring an overall rating of 9.3 out of 10 for value for money. "It's as good as the name" says one reviewer. The idea behind the site is to offer inspiration for women's gift ideas and at the same time save time and money via the benefits of internet shopping. Fabu-Licious offers a range of girlyish gifts, including jewellery, toiletries, books and home accessories plus lots of unusual, quirky stuff. The company advertises for new and upcoming designers to offer their wares via the Fabu-Licious site so it's clear that you do find original gift ideas there. Fabu-Licious provide a 100 per cent refund and exchange policy, within 14 days of delivery. They also offer free delivery on all UK orders over £30. Deliveries are sent via Royal Mail 1st Class. Standard delivery charges are £2.99 on other items. The UK company promises high quality products at decent prices and fast UK delivery, a promise that reviewers are confirming. The site is also popular with men buying presents for their partners and mothers. Have you tried Fabu-Licious.com? Why not share your experiences by writing a review?

www.costco.com

Costco is another example of a traditional budget retailer transferring its know how successfully into online retailing. Founded in 1983 Costco grew into the the largest membership warehouse chain in the world with 48 million members and one of the top ten US retailers. The success has been based on a 'no frills' 'pile em high sell em cheap' philosophy which is now winning more customers online. The main thrust of Costco's business focuses on selling high quality products at low cost and high volume. The company is notable as the first to grow from zero to 3 billion dollars in sales in less than six years. Costco receives 67 per cent worth of recommendation from reviewers at Review Centre and an overall 8.5 out of 10 rating for overall service. Their website has vastly improved recently with a better search engine, better use of images and better navigation. The company has also recently joined the ranks of the one billion dollar retailers, based on its 2007 sales figures. The site is a treasure trove and is regularly updated with new stock. There is a simple return policy as you can return your product to any one of the Costco warehouses worldwide for a full refund. Every product is sold with a full refund. Are you a regular Costco online customer? Has the company's service improved in recent years? Why not let us know!