Wallis

History of Wallis

Wallis is a leading clothes retailer offering high quality fashion and accessories for women, with over 130 stores and around 126 concessions in the UK and Ireland. The products in store and online are updated regularly, and include both a Petite range and a premier range called W Limited Edition. Wallis voucher codes are available online, and can be used at the shop's online store to obtain luxury items at a discounted price.

The first Wallis store was opened in Islington in 1923, by the founder Raphael Nat Willis, with the slogan ‚Ǩ≈ìComparison invited. Competition denied‚Ǩù. In just twenty years, the brand expanded to a chain of 25 shops, with a turnover of over £300,000 a year. In the 1950s, the founder's son, Jeffrey Wallis, took the company in a new direction, focussing on ‚Ǩ≈ìParis Originals‚Ǩù - copies of high end fashionable items produced in Paris, inspired by eminent names such as Chanel and Dior. These items were highly desired by top London socialites of the time, and sealed the company's reputation as one of the country's premier women's clothing brands - a reputation they continue to deliver to the current day!

Wallis has continued to grow throughout its long history, and the company's international reputation has gone from strength to strength. You can now find Wallis outlets across Europe, Saudi Arabia and South Africa.

Wallis is currently owned by the Arcadia Group, the company chaired by leading British businessman Sir Philip Green. Wallis works alongside Cancer Research UK to raise awareness and money for good causes, and celebrities including Kate Moss and Scarlet Johannson have been involved in Wallis' fund-raising campaigns.

The Wallis website offers a section on fashion advice, called Style Talk, which provides ideas and tips on seasonal outfits, hot new trends and how to integrate the latest collections into your wardrobe.

Collections

Wallis include a range of options in their store, to suit every possible taste and requirement, including the following collections:

• Petite
• Plus Size
• W Collection
• Red Collection
• Workwear
• Online Exclusives
• Winter Pastels
• Animal Print
• Leather
• Jacquard
• Black and White
• As Seen In

Departments

Wallis clothing and accessories are categorised into various departments, both in-store and online, including:

• Tops
• Knitwear
• Coats
• Dresses
• Jackets and Blazers
• Trousers
• Jeans
• Skirts
• Leggings and Jeggings
• Jumpsuits
• Swimwear
• Accessories
• Jewellery
• Scarves
• Ponchos and Wraps
• Bags and Purses
• Shoes
• Boots

Opening Times

The opening hours depend on the location of the store, and individual details can be found online or by telephone. In general, High Street Wallis stores usually have the following opening times:

Monday - Saturday: 09:00-17:30Sunday: 10:30-16:30

Delivery Information

Items can be ordered online and collected from your nearest Wallis, with a special Collect from Store service available at most UK stores. This service is free for standard delivery, or you can pay a small amount for express delivery, and collect when it's most convenient for you.

Home delivery is also available, and a free of charge delivery offer is available for orders over £50. This delivery takes 3-5 working days, and is obtained using the code FREE50 at checkout.

For orders under £50, the standard delivery charge is £3.95. If you wish to have your item delivered sooner, however, you can pay £5.95 for nominated express delivery, which allows you to choose the day of delivery, and gives the option of next day delivery if you order before 9pm.

International deliveries are shipped from the UK, and incur charges and timescales dependent on the country of the delivery address. There is detailed information available on the Wallis website, or you can speak to the Customer Care team about having your products delivered abroad.

Returns Policy

Wallis has a simple returns method for UK and Ireland customers. Items can be returned to any Wallis store within one month of purchase for a full refund, on production of a valid receipt. Some items such as swimwear and online exclusives can only be returned via post or Collect+.

To return products by post you'll need to obtain a Returns Number, which you can get by logging in to your online account on the Wallis website. It's important to ask for proof of postage when sending your items by post. Jewellery and underwear are nonreturnable, for hygiene reasons.

Security & Reviews

Wallis has a highly secure website, and works with Verified by Visa and Mastercard SecureCode to help to ensure your card is protected against online fraud and unauthorised purchases. The website is also encrypted with a 256-Bit SSL certificate for your added peace of mind when shopping online.

The vast majority of Wallis shoppers are extremely happy with their purchases and customer services, and these customers tend not to leave an online review of the store. In the rare cases where someone has had a negative experience, however, they are more likely to spread the word on review sites such as Trustpilot here. This explains the low rating of this and similar brands on online review sites, despite their continued popularity with hundreds of thousands of repeat customers.