A FIRST community-based online department store has been launched by thebestof Oldham for retailers and businesses across the area.
The new e-commerce service will enable hundreds of retailers, services and leisure providers on thebestof Oldham network to display and sell goods and services online.
And hundreds of thousands of consumers will have access to browse and buy at work, at home or on the go through a single, convenient and trusted location.
This new department store can be reached at oldham.thebestof.co.uk where businesses will have a profile page complete with images and details.
Every new SME using the service feeds into the new department store, creating a destination for those wanting to buy local, buy online or discover what is in store locally.
Visitors will be able to browse and buy products as well as find out more about businesses they would like to visit or talk to.
Richard Taylor, thebestof Oldham founder commented: “I am thrilled to offer a local, community-based option for local shops and businesses who want to build online presence while keeping their bricks and mortar operations.
“This will put their wares directly in front of thousands who visit our website every month and make their business accessible anytime, anywhere.
“We will become the destination for people who love living and shopping local.”
David Lawrence Jewellers has become the first retailer to book space in thebestof Oldham’s department store.
He said: “Taking my store and stock online makes sound business sense. I can now showcase all my goods, attract new visitors, sell online and ask followers on Twitter and Facebook to become customers.
“Doing this as part of the community rather than through the likes of the big boys is great. Together we can build an outstanding online store all about Oldham and its unique offer.”
Head of thebestof Michelle Downey explained her ambition of delivering local e-commerce services across the UK.
She said: “Our vision is to have hundreds of community online department stores across thebestof network providing our existing and new business members their own stores and creating a national marketplace for retailers and businesses
“With millions of visitors every month from across the UK we will offer a new way for consumers to browse and buy online and encourage new visitors to visit business districts in person.”
thebestof Oldham provides a unique local marketing service to promote the best local businesses in and around the borough while providing a unique gathering point for the local community.
To find out more about marketing your business through thebestof Oldham contact Richard Taylor on 07903 727575 or visit www.thebestof.co.uk/oldham
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