Essential Living announced which homeware stores scored the highest on their delivery time and cost, engagement rate and affordability. And of their top-rated 32 brands, Next, Marks and Spencer and Matalan have statement stores in Preston. Quick delivery has been at the top of most people's lists this Christmas, with the coronavirus pandemic preventing many from hitting the shops and becoming reliant on delivery services. As restrictions allowed the high-street homeware brands to re-opened their doors on December 2, online shopping remained at almost double, meaning there is the worry that orders could be delayed. Next scored top points, 10 out of a possible 10 for their delivery time - notable developments for the brand is their next-day delivery service option. Costing £3.99, keen shoppers can order up until midnight and even have their order on the doorstep the following day. And Next Home ensures items are delivered as soon as possible, whilst giving reminders the day before with a two-hour window. Coming in fourth, high-street favourite Marks and Spencer extended their home delivery service earlier this year. After adding 20 stores in the city and town locations, customers are able to conveniently order from a range of about 130 food and household items through Deliveroo. The service, costing £4.99 makes its products available more widely to those confined to their homes. One of the UK's leading clothing and homeware retailers, Matalan, is in eighth place with their standard home delivery - costing £3.95 to arrive within 10 working days. And their deal of free delivery is available to shoppers who splurge more than £50 online. Other favourites - Zara home, Ikea and Homesense also made the list for their quick delivery speeds and affordability. Full details about the most reliable homeware stores offering home delivery are available from the Essential Living study here. Thanks for reading. If you value what we do and are able to support us, a digital subscription is just £1 per month for the first two months. Try us today by clicking here
