Mail order retailing in Britain
by Sean O'Connell , Dilwyn Porter , Richard Coopey
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First published: 2005
1 language
ISBN: 9781435620704
Description
"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.
