A Net Gain for Plus Size Retailers

N.Brown see record profits as their plus size clothing ranges continues to grow.

(PRWEB) May 1, 2009 -- The credit crunch has been casting a shadow over the high street for some time but it's not all retail doom and gloom as figure and price conscious women log in to the joys of internet shopping. N.Brown, the chain behind the likes of plus size brands such as Marisota, JDwilliams and Simplybe posted a rise of 11.3% pre-tax profits.

Tempted online by convenience and cheaper prices, women have grown more and more tuned in to the advantages of spending at the click of a button. And they don't have to venture far from the sofa to indulge in a spot of retail therapy. Just a cup of coffee and a laptop is all you need to go shopping in cyberspace!

As a result several Manchester based companies have been riding the crest of the internet shopping boom. "E-commerce sales continue to do extremely well and we are confident this is a trend which will persist for the medium term" said Lord Alliance of Manchester, CBE, chairman.

However, our moneysavingexpert, Martin Lewis may urge a note of caution here. Just because you're not handing over cash or a card doesn't mean it's not going to be registered on your bank statement. So remember not to go too mad.

As well as convenience, women have discovered the online market-place is crammed with competitively - priced stylish fashion and trend-led pieces. Plus size retailers like Boohoo don't have the added expenses of running chain stores, savings are passed on to their customers.

Saving money isn't the only perk of online shopping.

Many women find clothes shopping stressful and hectic but the online experience can be far more therapeutic. Big women often feel self conscious when shopping and the stress of not finding an outfit in their size can make shopping a miserable experience - enter the likes of Simply Be, Marisota etc, part of the JD Williams online shopping empire specialising in plus size clothing (http://www.marisota.co.uk) - Manchester's leading online clothing success story.

The future looks bright for e-shopping and for savvy consumers who can't face the high street, its bright form them too.

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