Glabex.com, launching on August 1, 2013, is the first website in the U.S. aimed at connecting and supporting local independent retailers against larger chains and online shops. It allows shoppers to browse and purchase local products online, offering options for click & collect or home delivery, while providing retailers an easy way to establish their online presence with no upfront costs or commissions. The platform aims to preserve the heritage of independent stores by helping them adapt to the growing trend of online shopping.

1. SHOPPING E-VOLUTION
KICK-STARTS

2. WITH LAUNCH
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3. All around US Glabex Connects
local retailers and gives them the
power to stand up against chains
and online shops

4. Glabex.com, the US’s first website
designed to showcase local,
independent shops, launches in
August 1st 2013

6. For the first time, shoppers can pop to their
trusted Brand whatever the weather, any time
of the day or night via a PC, smartphone or
tablet computer.

7. Shoppers can browse and
buy the same carefully-selected products
they would if they visited the shops in
person, with the same feel of shopping on
the High Street. Time-pressed customers can
then arrange to Click & Collect or opt for
delivery to their door.

8. Local shops can join Glabex.com and
become professional online retailers
within 2 mins

9. Retailers pay nothing upfront and
no ongoing fees, NO commission
from each sale

10. ““
US has a long and
proud heritage of
independent stores, and is one of the reasons it
remains a great attraction for the thousands of
visitors who come here every year. Residents
have also done a tremendous job of supporting
their local independent retailers over the years
and continue to do so.
Keven Mrcoy says:

11. The Difference
However, the city's retailers are not immune to
the trend of online shopping, which is why the
supportive effort from Glabex.com and its
efforts to help local retailers to compete with
supermarkets, malls and internet shopping
sites.