Revealed: The UK’s number one most trusted retailer

Retail Week’s latest report, produced in partnership with Okta, reveals the UK’s top 20 most trusted retailers.

Voted for by 2,000 consumers, Amazon topped the list garnering more votes than competitors due to its relentless efficiency.

This comes as Amazon was named the Consumer Choice winner at the Retail Week Awards 2021 – an accolade voted for by the public.

To find out which other businesses feature in the ranking, download the full report for free.

Delivering on its promise

Amazon was cited by consumers as a retailer that delivers on its promise time after time and is known for its speed of service via its Prime delivery subscription. 

Even when things do go wrong, customers highlight how Amazon deals with things quickly, meaning shoppers feel confident and are more likely to return. 

Its ubiquity also helps – in the 25 years or so since it was founded, Amazon has expanded aggressively into almost every category.

As a result, nearly everyone – even those who would not describe themselves as digitally savvy – feel comfortable buying from the site.

In 2021, everyone has heard of Amazon and knows what the business stands for, helping to ensure it is front of mind for anyone purchasing online. 

Agility and evolution

While many consumers prefer to shop in stores when they can, Amazon’s ability to deliver at short notice when consumers are pushed for time means it often ends up saving the day.

The fact that it has also branched out into physical retail this year to become an omnichannel player means it is more present in the places consumers are shopping.

The pandemic has also helped cement its status as a favourite.

Its ability to continue delivering, thanks to its army of drivers and warehouse employees who kept working throughout lockdowns, mean the retailer profited from its consistency and reliability during scary times for customers.