Many of us are still adjusting to post-pandemic changes to the ways we carry out everyday tasks, such as shopping and interacting with others. Now that we are in the full-throws of the Festive Season, it is more important than ever for us to be aware of our consumer rights when it comes to receiving …
Online shopping means easier access to purchase the things that we want, with delivery straight to our doors. With many offers available, and clever online and email marketing directed towards consumers, understanding the tricks of the trade that are used to convince us to make purchases are important in ensuring we avoid the pitfalls, and …
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Understanding our rights is important when shopping, especially during the festive season. Returning an Unwanted Item It is important to understand that returns and refunds policies can vary from one retailer to another. This can affect what you will need to do to have your purchase refunded if required. Individual retailers have their own policies in place, …
Every January, many of us head to the shops to return or exchange Christmas gifts which appear to be faulty or were purchased in the wrong size. Due to current coronavirus restrictions however, only essential retailers can remain open, leaving many consumers wondering how to return or exchange their purchases. Paul Martin, UK head …
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We all do it. Well, I know I do. We make that list in the week between Christmas and New Year of all the things that we promise ourselves that we will do over the course of the next 12 months that will fix our lives, make us more financially stable and let us save …
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2020 has brought unprecedented changes to the way we do many things – including how we shop. This Christmas season, it is especially important to be aware of your options when it comes to returning items, especially during a time when many of us are turning to online retailers for our holiday purchases. …
Research carried out by The Centre for Retail Research (CRR) and Vouchercodes.co.uk suggests that in 2019, the average UK household spent over £450 in the December and Boxing Day sales. With stores already slashing their prices in advance of Boxing Day 2020, it is easy to find yourself caught up in the excitement of bagging …
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are set to be more popular than ever this year, with many retailers offering early and extended sales on the must-have items for Christmas. Cyber Monday presents an opportunity to pick up the latest gadgets and electrical equipment, including the newest releases of games consoles. With the genuine retailers out …
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We all do it. Well, I know I do. We make that list in the week between Christmas and New Year of all the things that we promise ourselves that we will do over the course of the next 12 months that will fix our lives, make us more financially stable and let us save …
In 2018 it was estimated that on Boxing Day alone, UK consumers spent approximately £8.8 million a minute on sales which offered up to 90% off the regular ‘day-to-day’ prices. The enticement of the massive reduction in the regular price of items for consumers can mean that many make purchases that are not entirely necessary. …
