2020 has been the year where we have really depended on the internet for our shopping essentials! Consumer shopping habits have changed over the past several months due to shops closing over Covid-19 restrictions. Consumers did not have a choice but to shop online, from purchasing furniture online when you decided to redecorate your bedroom or living room with your free time. According to Salesforce Inc, 58% of consumers said they expect to do more online shopping after the pandemic than they did before it. “Online sales as a proportion of all retailing reached a record high of 22.3% in March 2020 as consumers switched to online purchasing following the pandemic.” (Office of National Statistics)
Reasons why people shop online
Convenience
We are busy people who live in a world that does not stop! So, when you sit down in the evening, you can lie up on your couch and shop from the comfort of your own home. It means you do not have to rush into town to get to a store before it closes. Our online furniture store is open 24/7 for your convenience. You can also get in contact with our online sales team through our website chat or phone (028) 3760 0609.
Compare prices
It is a great tool to use when you want to make sure you are getting the best deal. At House Proud you know you are getting high quality furniture at affordable prices. You can avail of a choice of payment methods such as 12 & 24 month finance, Houseproud Club Scheme and out right purchase.
No crowds
Consumers plan to make permanent changes to the way they shop, to reduce the risk of contracting Covid-19, they are avoiding physical stores to avoid the crowds and choosing to shop online. It also means you do not have to stand in queues, so it saves time.
View products better
Our furniture online shop; HouseProud, presents all our products from; couches, dining table sets, bed frames, mattresses, rugs, lights and much more. We also have an online sales team who are available when you have any questions or queries.
No pressure
You can browse for as long as you wish, you will not have salesperson adding any pressure to your visit. So why don’t you take the stress out of furnishing your home and kit out your house at House Proud. We are a furniture store based in Northern Ireland and we have all styles that will suit your interior needs, we will deliver to your door in Northern Ireland. Written by Caron Devlin See Similar