In today's lagging economy, shopping for all but the most basic of necessities can cause a lot of guilt. However, by choosing to buy from the Empire Stores online catalogue, the most frugal of shoppers will be inspired by the quality and value that can be found there.

Empire Stores offers clothing for women from trendy designers such as Twiggy and Miss Sixty, and clothes for men from collections like Adidas. The clothing manages to stay modern without crossing over the line to faddish, and will be in style for years to come. The kids clothing section is a prime example of the Empire Stores catalogue's ease of use. There are options to shop by gender, by brand, or by product, and clothes appropriate for school are easily separated from those designed for a hard day playing with friends. And when it comes to athletic apparel, the catalogue will make sure "No Pain, No Gain!" only applies to the body and not the wallet.

The Empire Stores catalogue also offers attractive and durable furnishings and electronics for the home. Brands like Caxton, Honeysuckle and Vine, and McCord guarantee comfort and quality, while ensuring a stylish living space. Appliances from Morphy Richards, Dyson, Kenwood, and Bosch will make working on the house almost as much fun as shopping for it. And when relaxing is in order, audio-video equipment from Pioneer or JVC, or a new Playstation will help pass the time.

To assist in bringing purchases home, Empire Stores is currently offering free standard delivery for all goods Monday through Friday, between 7 am and 6 pm. There is also a nominated delivery option available on Saturday from 7 am to 5 pm for only a few extra pounds. Small items that are in stock are often delivered within 48 hours.

The Empire Stores catalogue is currently allowing customers until September of 2010 to pay for purchases, and accepts payment by debit or credit card, cheque, cash, or banking account direct debit. Unlike many online catalogue retailers, should a return be required, purchases can be dropped off at Collect+ points, which are located in neighbourhood stores with convenient hours. Customers may also send parcels back to the company by post.

The Empire Stores catalogue is a great way to find high quality merchandise without sacrificing convenience or value. Visit their website at www.empirestores.co.uk to see all that they have to offer.