Mail order retailing in Britain

"This book traces the rise of firms including Kay and Co., Grattan, Empire Stores and Littlewoods. It examines the ways in which these firms created and exploited social networks through the agency system and credit provision among the British working class. The book also traces the origins of internet-based home shopping in the UK"--Provided by publisher.

Year

2005

Language

English

Publisher

Oxford University Press, USA

Editions

5

Pages

258

ISBN

9780198296508

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