Lands' End is a leading direct merchant of traditionally styled, casual clothing for men, women and children, as well as soft luggage and products for the home. Lands' End is known for providing products of exceptional quality at prices representing honest value, enhanced by a commitment to excellence in customer service--THIS IS VERY OBVIOUS WHEN YOU VISIT THEIR WEBSITE! Lands' End offers the best guarantee we've seen which lets the customer return the product at any time, for any reason. They provide additional buttons, belts, luggage or attache repairs free of charge! That is impressive!!

We loved their excellent personalized shopping aids such as Lands' End Live™, Your Personal Model™ and Oxford Express™. Your Personal Model enables women to build and store a 3-D model of themselves. The model then recommends outfits that flatter body profiles and suggests sizes based upon the customers' measurements. Oxford Express allows customers to sort through hundreds of fabrics, styles, collars, cuff options and sizes within seconds to find just the dress shirt that fits them.

First Person: Offers finely constructed, tailored clothing that caters to the working woman and casual classics that remain staples from season to season. Lands' End for Men: Offers a complete line of finely tailored clothing for men. They are one of the largest sellers of men's dress shirts online! Coming Home: Features quality, classically-styled products for the home. The focus is on honest value. Corporate Sales: Offers a compelling option for company incentives, rewards, gifts, or group apparel. Kids: Features quality clothes, styled with a twist, to dress kids (newborns to pre-teens) from head to toe. Lands' End for School — School Uniforms: Clothing made with the same standard as their Kids' apparel, with services and products designed to meet dress code requirements.

They even have electronic greeting cards on their site to round out that online gift purchase. You absolutely must experience this store!

Coldwater Creek is a very high-quality, yet discount-priced online store that offers Women's Apparel ("Distinctive clothes for all the lives you lead"), Women's Accessories ("Special touches to compliment everything you wear"), Home & Gifts ("Warm and distinctive accents to make a house a home"), Gift Certificates, and Outlet @ the Creek for up to 70% off in specially priced overstocks and closeouts.

The female reviewers at StoreVillage.com really liked the warm feel of the site. We especially liked the Send A Hint feature where we could send a wish list hint to someone who might be shopping for a gift for us. They also have a "Trends" section that is an excellent guide to style regarding todays hot looks and must-haves. They also have "Tailored for You" complete collection of fashions and accessories. Their Instant Help feature puts you in "chat mode" with a Customer Service representative (24 x 7)--we really liked the quickness of their response. One thing that we discovered is that many of their apparel products come in Tall sizes (simply type "Tall" in the size field on their Women's Apparel page). Their site has many nice features and we highly recommend it to you.

Store sections include: Women's Apparel, Women's Shoes, Men's Apparel, Men's Shoes, Kids Shoes, Jewelry & Accessories, and Gifts. We found some items that were discounted by more than 70%! You'll enjoy this store!

Old Navy offers really affordable casual clothing and accessories for adults, kids, and baby. They are actually a division of Gap, but even more affordable. The online store is high-quality and we were pleased with there service and wide range of products. Their categories include Men, Women, Boys, Girls, Baby, Gifts, and Maternity.

All of their products are sold under the Old Navy name and only in their stores and on their website. All Old Navy merchandise is designed by their in-house teams. Their merchandise includes a large range of sizes in jeans, khakis, logo T-shirts, sweats, sleepwear, boxers, and personal care items. They carry a full range of sizes for kids, baby, and toddler.

Shoes.com offers the largest inventory of in stock shoes on the web. Their extensive selection from 120 top brands, including Adidas, New Balance, Reebok, Cole Haan, DKNY, Easy Spirit, Clarks, Steve Madden, Skechers and more, means you should be able to find what you're looking for! Unlike some of their competitors, they claim that ALL of their merchandise is in stock - which means you never have to wait for delivery.

Shoes.com has a Shoe Price Guarantee. If you find a lower price on another web site within 30 days of purchase, they will match the price by refunding you the difference. They also have a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee and if you are not fully satisfied with your purchase, you may return unworn shoes with-in 60 days for a refund. They even pay return shipping costs!

REI.com is the Internet's largest outdoor store, offering a broad selection of trusted gear as well as expert advice and in-depth information about products and outdoor recreation. Whether you're looking for gear for a day hike or summiting K2, REI has it. Their outlet features the best assortment of brand-name closeouts, overstocks and seconds with discounts of 20 to 80 percent.

REI's entire catalog is online and the REI-OUTLET store is exclusive to the Internet shopper. Their Learn & Share section contains absolutely the best collection of free outdoor information in the world!

REI is surprisingly not a publically-traded company. Instead, they are a consumer cooperative has more than 1.8 million active members in the U.S. and Japan. While non-members are welcome to shop at REI, only members (requires a one-time $15 fee) enjoy special benefits (including profit sharing) and offers and the ability to elect the Board of Directors.

REI Adventures has been operating small group tours throughout the world for 15 years, avoiding standard tourist routes and emphasizing outdoor activities (domestic and international bicycling, trekking, kayaking, hiking, camping and mountaineering adventures).

REI offers quality gear, clothing and footwear selected for performance and durability in muscle-powered outdoor recreation. All products sold by REI are backed by a 100 percent guarantee. REI quality assurance testing has set product standards for the outdoor sports industry. Tests are conducted in REI's laboratory in Sumner, Wash., in the field by employees throughout the company and by a consumer panel that meets monthly. There are numerous categories to shop including: Camping / Hiking, Climbing, Cycling, Paddling, Snow Sports, Cross Training, Fishing, Travel, Men's Clothing, Women's Clothing, Kids' Clothing, Footwear, Books / Maps, and Gifts.

Wal*Mart has done it again! They are not only the largest retailer around, but when they hit the Internet, they set out to really prove something! They are awesome online too! Walmart.com is a lot like your neighborhood Wal*Mart store. They feature a great selection of high-quality merchandise, friendly service and, of course, Every Day Low Prices. Their other stated goal is that they strive to bring you the best shopping experience on the Internet. We think they've succeeded!

Their website offers just about everything. Some of their online departments include (take a big breath): Electronics (Computers & Printers, Internet Service, TV, DVD & Video. etc.), Photo (Digital Cameras, Camcorders, Photo Center, etc.), Movies, Music, Books, Video Games (PS2, Xbox, etc.), Toys (Outdoor Play, Bikes & Scooters, etc.), Baby & Baby Registry (Shop by Age or Stage), Home (Furniture, Appliances, Bed & Bath, etc.), Garden & Hardware (Patio & Grilling, Lawn Equipment, Home Improvement), Sporting Goods (Exercise & Hot Tubs, Camping & Hiking, etc.), Gifts (Specialty Foods, Gift Registry, Store Shopping Cards, etc.), Jewelry & Watches, Vacations (Cruises, Hotels, Car Rentals), Pharmacy, and just about anything else you can think of!

Target entered the Internet in a big way with a well-developed website designed for fast, friendly, and efficient shopping. Target offers just about every type of category you can think of (clothing, hardware, software, games, gifts, bedding, jewelry, music, etc.).

The online store is packed with excellent extras to help make your shopping experience easier and more pleasant. These features include a great Gift Finder, Wish List (drop those hints!), Gift Reminders, Gift Receipts, Gift Registries, Gift Cards, Gift Wrap, My Store, and Returns by Mail (including prepaid mailing labels).