About ACHICA

What is ACHICA and why should I join?
ACHICA is an online members-only luxury lifestyle store that is free to join. Members can indulge in exclusive savings on luxury home and lifestyle brands with new, limited time promotions added every day. Chic and desirable home and garden brands are offered at breathtaking prices, only available to our members . ACHICA's buyers take time and care handpicking each individual item to ensure that only the most stylish designer products appear in our promotions.

At such great savings, how do we know these products are authentic?
ACHICA's buyers liaise directly and exclusively with brands and designers in order to attain the discounts we know our members love. We guarantee the authenticity of each and every product we sell.

Who selects the products that appear on ACHICA?
Our team consists of seasoned industry insiders and respected, knowledgeable home/lifestyle buyers who know how important design and exceptional value are. Like you, our team knows that there is nothing chic or stylish about overspending on top home/lifestyle brands.

Is there an ACHICA shop or catalogue? We only sell online, at www.ACHICA.com. We do not have a store or a catalogue. Our promotions only last for a short while, so a catalogue would quickly become out-of-date. ACHICA is exciting and forever-changing, bringing an array of fantastic brands to your screen every day of the week.

What is ACHICA Living?
The ACHICA Living blog brings you home and lifestyle inspiration from ACHICA. While our buyers at ACHICA are busy travelling the globe to seek out the most coveted and stylish luxury brands, the style team here at ACHICA Living are going behind the scenes to bring you inspirational ideas, highlight the hottest products and share advice from the industry experts so you can shop for the best products. We'll also bring you exclusive interviews with the most inspirational movers and shakers of the design industry and report back our must-see finds out and about. ACHICA Living was founded in February 2010.

How do you pronounce ACHICA?
ACHICA is just ‘chic’ with an ‘ah’ at either end. Say: a–she–ka.

How ACHICA Works

When do promotions start?
New promotions start every day at 6.30am. Visit our home page to see which promotions are currently open, or click on an individual category to see which promotions are coming up or have just finished in the Homeware, Indulge, Kids, Sport, Garden and Travel categories.

How long do promotions last?
Promotions last either 24, 48 or 72 hours. Quantities are limited, so arrive early to avoid missing out on the things you love.

How do I know when new promotions start?
As a member of ACHICA, you will receive a daily email newsletter announcing new and continuing promotions. You can modify your email preferences by visiting Email Preferences.

How long can I keep items in my shopping cart?
We will hold your items in your cart for 30 minutes. If you do not purchase within this time frame, the items will no longer be reserved for you and will be made available to other members.

What if an item is Sold Out? Is it gone forever?
If an items appears as SOLD OUT, it is unfortunately no longer available for purchase. Check back to the site and keep an eye on your email newsletters, because we may deal with a favourite brand again. The available quantities are limited, so if you see an item you love, don't hesitate to purchase.

What does membership give me?
As a member of ACHICA you will be the first to access exclusive promotions on luxury home and garden brands. Each day we will send you an email detailing the latest promotions, so you'll never miss out on the products you like. As a member of ACHICA you can access exclusive member discounts and competitions throughout the year. We will also provide the latest style ideas and tips for your home each week directly to your inbox. Join our Facebook page and interact with other members and download our Facebook app and rate and review your purchases and share easily with your friends and family.

What does SRP mean?
Where no RRP exists, the Suggested Retail Price, or SRP, will be used.

Orders

What is the status of my order?
We will send you an email to confirm your order has been received, and another to let you know when it has been despatched from our warehouse. From despatch, delivery takes 3-5 days.

Can I modify my order after it has been placed?
Once your order has been confirmed, it is not possible for you to change the products within it. However if you would like to change your delivery address or cancel your order, please contact our Customer Care team with the details of your order. If your order has already shipped when you decide to cancel it, you will need to return the order to us.

Can I place an order after the promotion has ended?
Unfortunately we cannot place an order for stock after the promotion has closed.

I have made more than one order on the same day – can you group them all into one parcel so that I only pay one delivery charge?
We are not able to gather different orders placed at different times in to one parcel and send as one package with one delivery cost to you. All individually checked-out orders will be treated as separate, even if the different offers are made on the same day.

Part of my order is missing.
Sometimes we don’t send everything you’ve ordered at the same time, as items purchased from different sales may arrive at our warehouse at different times. So, first of all, check your delivery note or dispatch emails to see if any of your items will be arriving separately. If the delivery note says an item should be in your parcel but it isn’t, please contact our Customer Care team. Let us know the Order Number and Product Code/Name of the missing item, and we’ll look into it. There is no additional charge to you if the order is split.

Exchanges
If you return a faulty or damaged item, we will do our best to contact the supplier and order you a replacement. As we do not hold stock ourselves, replacement items will be provided subject to availability.

What are the payment options at ACHICA?
We like to give you plenty of payment options, so you can use any of the following cards:
Credit cards: VISA, Eurocard/Mastercard
Debit cards with a VISA or Mastercard logo
Solo/Maestro (UK only)
American Express
We take security very seriously, so rest assured your details will be safe with us. All credit and debit card holders are subject to validation and authorization by both us and the card issuer, to maintain security and prevent fraud.

When will payment be taken?
Payment will be taken immediately after placing your order, once your card has been authorised; you will receive an email confirming that your order has been successful.
If your card is not authorised, payment will not be taken and you will be notified immediately on the screen that the payment was unsuccessful. You will asked to provide another method of payment.

Purchasing knives from ACHICA.
By placing an order for a knife, you declare that you are 18 years of age or over. Knives purchased on ACHICA must be used responsibly and appropriately.

Purchasing alcohol from ACHICA.
By placing an order for alcohol, you declare that you are at least 18 years old. Alcohol purchased on ACHICA must be drunk responsibly and appropriately.

The ACHICA Returns Policy

You are entitled to cancel your order if you notify us in writing within 7 days of placing the order. We will refund the cost of the order and the original delivery charge. If the goods have already been dispatched, you must return them to us at your own cost.

You can return products (except for those marked as exceptions) for a full refund if you return the item(s) to us within 10 working days of receipt. We will refund the original delivery charge paid, provided you return the full order, however the cost of returning the item(s) is at your expense.

Returned products must be in their original packaging, with instructions and all parts included, in a fully resaleable condition. Items must not have been used or assembled in any way. ACHICA reserves the right to refuse a refund on any item not deemed to be resaleable or if any of the above terms have been breached.

Please include the returns slip from your delivery note in the parcel you are returning; without it, we may not be able to process your refund.

Your refund will be processed within 5-7 days from the date the goods are received into our warehouse.

The parcel and its contents are your responsibility until they are received at our warehouse – therefore we recommend you use a registered postal service and retain proof of postage. ACHICA is not responsible for returned goods being lost or damaged in transit. Please ensure the product is packaged in good enough quality transport packaging to avoid any damage during transport back to our warehouse, so that the product arrives at our warehouse in a resaleable condition.

How do I return an item?

If something is not right and you would like to return a product, please follow the steps below within 10 days of receipt:

1. Please complete the Returns Reason Form found on your delivery note, indicating the item you are returning and your reason for return. Please ensure you include this slip within the parcel – without it, we may not be able to process your return.

2. Use the original packaging to repack your returns, ensuring that the product is packed well enough to avoid any damage during transport back to our warehouse. The product must arrive at our warehouse in a resaleable condition.

3. On the front of your delivery note you will find an address label. This should be stuck over your own name and address label on the packaging. The address for returns is: ACHICA c/o GSI Commerce, Unit 26 Broadgate, Oldham Broadway Business Park, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 9XA, UK.

4. Reseal the parcel and take it to the Post Office within 10 days of receipt.

5. Remember to obtain a Certificate of Posting from the Post Office. This is your proof if your parcel goes astray. We recommend you also use recorded delivery or similar, thereby obtaining a unique tracking ID.

We will make a refund to the card you used to purchase your goods. This should appear on your card 5-7 days from receipt of the goods.

If your item was faulty or damaged on arrival please contact our Customer Care team within 48 hours of receipt and we will arrange to collect the item, and organise a replacement where possible.


I have received a faulty or damaged item.

We want all our members to receive goods of the highest quality so if your product is faulty or damaged on arrival, please contact our Customer Care team with details of the issue within 48 hours of receipt. We will arrange to collect the item up from you and wherever possible, we will endeavour to organise a replacement item for you, however this cannot be guaranteed since we do not hold stock ourselves. All collections are made Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm.

I have received an incorrect item.

Every so often mistakes do happen, but we do our best to sort them out as smoothly as possible. If you have received an incorrect item in your order, please contact our Customer Care team, and we will organise a free collection service to pick the item up from you. Wherever possible, we will endeavour to organise a replacement item for you, however this cannot be guaranteed since we do not hold stock ourselves.


Can I return an item for a replacement?

If you return a faulty item, we will do our best to contact the supplier and order you a replacement. As we do not hold stock ourselves, replacement items will be provided subject to availability.

If you received an incorrect item, we will endeavour to send you a replacement (subject to availability). If this is not possible, we will refund you, crediting the cost of the item and delivery to your payment card.

We are able to offer our members such exclusive prices because we order stock from our brand partners after each promotion has closed, rather than holding stock ourselves. This can make it difficult for us to order further stock at a later date, and generally means that where a replacement is available there is an unfortunate delay in getting the product to you.

Occasionally we may have spare stock in the warehouse, or another customer may return an item that you would like to exchange for – in such cases, we will be able to supply a replacement. These coincidences cannot be relied upon, however, and we are therefore not able to guarantee an exchange. The nature of ACHICA does mean that we are likely to get popular items back in stock in future sales, so we recommend you keep checking your email newsletters and visit our promotions regularly in case the item you like is featured again.


When will I receive my refund?

We will process your return within two days of receipt. The refund will take 3-5 working days to appear on your card. We will email you once we have processed your refund.


Non-returnable items.

The following items cannot be returned for a refund/exchange, unless faulty:

Food, perishable goods, or incomplete cases of wine
Cosmetics
Vintage jewellery
Pierced jewellery
Underwear, hosiery or swimwear
Health products such as foot spas, dental products, grooming products
All artworks
Magazine subscriptions
Made to order/special order items


What is the ACHICA returns address?

The address for returns is: ACHICA c/o GSI Commerce, Unit 26 Broadgate, Oldham Broadway Business Park, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 9XA, UK.

Delivery

Delivery costs.
Delivery costs are calculated according to country of delivery and weight of the parcel.
UK Mainland:
0-2kg = £4.75. 2-5kg = £7.95. 5-20kg = £9.95. 20-35kg = £19.95. 35kg+ = £44.95.

Isle of Man:
0-2kg = £4.75. 2-5kg = £7.95. 5-20kg = £9.95. 25-35kg = £19.95.

Ireland and Northern Ireland:
0-2kg = £11.95. 2-20kg = £14.95. 20-35kg = £24.95.

Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, Slovakia, France, Czech Republic, Denmark, Austria, Netherlands:
0-20kg = £14.95. 20-35kg = £24.95.

Poland, Slovenia, Hungary, Spain, Sweden, Guernsey, Jersey:
0-25kg = £24.95. 25-35kg = £29.95.

Italy, Portugal, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Finland:
0-25kg = £29.95. 25-35kg = £39.95.

Turkey, Bulgaria:
0-25kg = £34.95. 25-35kg = £44.95.

Unfortunately we are unable to deliver to USA, Switzerland, Norway or Romania. We do not deliver to PO boxes of BFPO addresses. Delivery will take place on weekdays only.

What is your estimated delivery time?
On the page of the product you are interested in, and again in your Order Confirmation email, we will state an estimated date of delivery. We aim to deliver most items within 15-20 working days from the close of the promotion. For larger items, the delivery time is longer due to the logistics of shipping such items - generally 20-25 working days. Public holidays may mean this time is increased slightly. We are able to offer such great prices because we work hand-in-hand with the brands. Purchased goods are shipped to our warehouse for repacking and delivery to the member's destination, which elongates the delivery time. Delivery will take place Monday to Friday.

If you have not received your item or any communication from us within 20 days of the estimated delivery date please contact ACHICA Customer Care here.

Split delivery
Where possible we will deliver all items from your item at the same time. However sometimes we will split the delivery of your order as items purchased from different sales may arrive at our warehouse at different times. So, first of all, check your delivery note or dispatch emails to see if any of your items will be arriving separately. If the delivery note says an item should be in your parcel but it isn’t, please contact ACHICA Customer Care here. Let us know the Order Number and Product Code/Name of the missing item, and we’ll look into it. There is no additional charge to you if the order is split.

Where do you deliver to?
UK Mainland, Isle of Man, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, Slovakia, France, Czech Republic, Denmark, Austria, Netherlands, Poland, Slovenia, Hungary, Spain, Sweden, Guernsey, Jersey, Italy, Portugal, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Finland, Turkey, Bulgaria, Canada.

Unfortunately we are unable to deliver to USA, Switzerland, Norway or Romania.

If your country is not on the list, we unfortunately cannot currently deliver to it.

Standard Delivery Rate
Where 'standard delivery' is stated, this refers to delivery to all UK Mainland addresses only at the £4.75 and £7.95 rates (0-5kg).

Delivery of fresh food and bakery products
Please note: in some cases direct delivery of fresh food and baked goods may incur a surcharge.

Account

I have forgotten my password.
Go to the login page, enter your email address and click the 'forgotten your password' link. We will send a password reminder to your registered email address.

How do I change my name, password, email or address?
You can modify your name, phone number, address, email or password in the Personal Details section of My Account.

How can I unsubscribe from daily email newsletters?
You can modify your Email Preferences in the My Account section. You will also find an unsubscribe link on the bottom of all email newsletters. And don't worry - even if you choose to unsubscribe, you can still log in and shop at ACHICA anytime. You can resubscribe to newsletters by visiting the Email Preferences section.

How safe is my personal information when I become a member?
Our members' safety and privacy are our utmost priority. Members' data will never be sold to or shared with third-parties without your approval. Please visit our Privacy page for details.

Technical

I am having general problems accessing or buying from ACHICA.
We recommend you make sure you have the latest updates and patches for your operating system.

If you are still having problems, get in touch with our Customer Care team, who should be able to help you. Please include as many of the following details as possible:

Your operating system (e.g. Windows XP, Mac OS 9.0)
Internet Browser and version (e.g. Internet Explorer 6, Firefox 3.5.5)
A description of the problem

If you have forgotten your password, click 'forgotten your password' and we will send you an email reminder.

Referral Vouchers

Referral vouchers.
Referral vouchers are automatically added to your account when your invited friend makes their first purchase. You can invite friends to ACHICA by clicking the INVITE link. There are four methods to choose from: 1. Copy and paste your unique link into emails, Facebook, Twitter - anywhere. 2. Invite people from your address book. 3. Enter email addresses to invite people. 4. Invite using the Facebook app. When you invite a friend, they receive a voucher which expires in 45 days; when they make a purchase, you receive a voucher. You will receive an email telling you your voucher code when this happens. Alternatively, you can visit the My Invitations section of My Account to keep track of your voucher codes and invitations. Please note that vouchers cannot be used against purchases from ACHICA Travel promotions.

Why should I invite friends?
Inviting friends to become members of our exclusive members-only shopping club will not only open up their eyes to a whole new and exciting way to shop, but it earns you vouchers to spend on the site. If you invite a friend who goes on to shop, you will both receive a voucher to spend at ACHICA. Invite friends and get vouchers – plain and simple chic-onomics!

Gift Cards

Does ACHICA sell gift cards?
Yes! You can buy £10, £15, £50, £75, £100, £175, £250 or £500.

To use a gift card, the recipient must simply join ACHICA for free and use the code provided on the card at the checkout.

A letter is provided detailing the amount you have to spend on your gift card and its expiry date. Expiry dates are 180 days after date of purchase.

Gift cards are valid for one transaction only on ACHICA. If you have spent under the value of your card the balance cannot be transferred to another purchase or retained on your account.

Gift cards cannot be used in connection with any other offer or voucher.

Once purchased gift cards will be sent First Class via Royal Mail. Please allow 4 working days for despatch.

Gift cards cannot be replaced if lost, stolen or damaged. We cannot be held responsible for Royal Mail delays. If you are sending them onto another person we recommend that you send them securely.

Gift cards cannot be used for ACHICA Travel promotions.

If you have any problems with your gift cards please contact ACHICA Customer Care here adding Gift Card in the subject field.

Contact Us

How do I contact the ACHICA Customer Care team?
Please click here to contact our Customer Care advisors. Our team will do their best to respond to your enquiry within 24 hours.

I am a potential supplier - how do I contact your Buying Department?
Please email brands@achica.com

Marketing and Partnership enquiries.
Please email marketing@achica.com

Advertising & Sponsorship enquiries.
Please email media@achica.com

Press enquiries.
Please email press@achica.com