Empire Stores Catalogue

Empire Stores is one of Britain's earliest shopping-at-home brands, operated by Redcats (Brands) Limited and based in West Yorkshire. It celebrates over 175 years of trading, offering customers a wide range of products through its catalogue and website.

About Empire Stores

Empire Stores forms part of Redcats, which in turn is a member of PPR. Redcats is the world's number three in-home shopping group, with operations across three continents and a stable of well-known home shopping brands including La Redoute, Daxon and Vertbaudet. The company is a member of the Interactive Media in Retail Group (I.M.R.G.), including its safe shop list, and the Mail Order Traders Association (M.O.T.A.).

What Empire Stores Sells

Empire Stores offers a wide range of good value products, from women's and men's fashion to electrical goods, household items and financial services. Its range features exclusive own-label brands alongside familiar names.

• Own-label brands such as La Vie, Kathryn C, Somewhere and Blue Mist
• Well-known brands including Levi's, Wrangler, Nike, Adidas and Firetrap
• Electrical products and homewares
• A dedicated sports collection

Shopping and Payment

Customers can shop with Empire Stores around the clock online, and the catalogue can be requested online or browsed by catalogue number. Several customer-friendly features make purchasing more affordable.

• Interest-free credit and a staggered repayment scheme
• Flexible payment options
• Free UK delivery, including packaging
• Unwanted goods returnable free of charge within 14 days

The History of Empire Stores

Empire Stores was launched by Antonio Fattorini, originally selling watches, the new technology of the 1880s. Throughout its long history, the brand remained true to its roots by providing good quality products in affordable ways, delivered direct to customers' doors.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of products does Empire Stores offer?

It offers women's and men's fashion, electrical goods, household items, a sports collection and financial services.

Does Empire Stores offer credit?

Yes. Like the majority of catalogues, Empire Stores offers credit accounts subject to credit checks, allowing customers to pay for purchases over an extended period, with interest-free credit also available.

Is delivery free with Empire Stores?

Yes. Delivery, including packaging, is always free, and unwanted goods can be returned free of charge within 14 days.

Who owns Empire Stores?

Empire Stores is operated by Redcats (Brands) Limited, part of Redcats, which is itself a member of PPR.

How long has Empire Stores been trading?

The brand celebrates over 175 years of supplying quality fashion at reasonable prices, making it one of the earliest shopping-at-home brands.

The Empire Stores brand was taken over by Shop Direct (now The Very Group) and no longer trades under its own name. This catalogue is no longer available through Catalink.