Shoptiques launches retail platform in the UK
This month sees the UK launch of Shoptiques, an online destination that allows you to shop the world’s best local boutiques. With more than 2,000 boutiques currently on the site, the launch will add more than 50 boutiques from around the UK. This will represent the fourth country in which Shoptiques has store partners, including the US, Canada, and France. Shoptiques gives local boutiques an online platform and creates a destination that connects savvy shoppers with thousands of handpicked boutiques around the world. This expansion will allow Shoptiques customers from around the globe to shop directly from boutiques throughout the UK and discover unique pieces spanning clothing, accessories, and home décor. Customers can navigate the site in a number of different ways, such as by neighbourhood, city, boutique, price point, and product type. Local consumers can make purchases online and have items shipped for next day delivery, pick up in store, or Click and Collect. Shoptiques will provide boutiques with e-commerce capabilities, including inventory management, web hosting, shipping logistics, and email marketing, providing stores with critical digital infrastructure necessary to grow their businesses.