1. A method for providing user specific articles or services in an electronically connected environment, comprising: storing profile information for a plurality of users; periodically offering articles and services to each user based on said individual profile information; electronically receiving orders from said plurality of users for articles or services offered or for different ones; purchasing specifically ordered articles from retailers to sell to users; receiving a payment directly from said plurality of users for said articles or services; ordering items in blocks in order to obtain volume discounts.