Personal shoppers
The sheer volume and choice of goods in Britain’s stores can make a shopping trip seem somewhat overwhelming, especially if you want a particular outfit for a special occasion or the perfect gift for a loved one and time is short. But help is at hand in the form of personal shoppers who you’ll find in department stores throughout the country. Or, if you wish, you can employ a freelance personal shopper to go from store to store in search of what you require.
In-store personal shoppers
If you need help with your retail needs while visiting London, take your pick from the numerous complimentary personal shopper services offered by some of London’s biggest stores.
Help is also at hand at larger stores of Debenhams, House of Fraser and Marks & Spencer in cities and major towns around Britain, plus branches of Harvey Nichols in Birmingham, Edinburgh, Manchester and Leeds and Selfridges in Birmingham and Manchester.
Bespoke shopping
If time is really short, or if you find the whole idea of trudging from shop to shop laden with purchases just too daunting, hire a personal shopping service to do the work for you. Where to Wear (www.wheretowear.com)’s team of shoppers, for example, cover everything from the designer giants to tiny speciality stores.