Boxing Day sales saw shoppers queuing early in the morning at shops on Oxford Street and high streets across the UK for bargain buys. Footfall rose in Central London and by 4% across all UK retail destinations. Retailers expected a sales boost, with shoppers projected to spend £3.7 billion on deep discounts. Despite concerns about shopping levels not returning to pre-pandemic levels due to the cost of living crisis, the post-Christmas bargain-hunting spree marked a strong start. Traditional Boxing Day activities, including swimming, shopping, and watching sports, were enjoyed across the UK.
Boxing Day retail footfall up 4% on last year's figures, analysis shows https://t.co/KRHB6aarJL
⚠️ UK POST-CHRISTMAS SHOPPING PROVIDES SOME CHEER FOR RETAILERS British shopper numbers at stores on Boxing Day rose from a year earlier, especially in London, research data showed on Wednesday, marking a strong start to the post-Christmas bargain-hunting spree. Research group…
Boxing Day shopper footfall was up 4% across all UK retail destinations, boosted by visits to high streets and central London, according to analysts https://t.co/rDQzfebWhf
London enjoys Boxing Day shopping bonanza as footfall rises 13% on 2023 https://t.co/XGHmDnt4AA
The results are in for Boxing Day sales & footfall. It's good news for Central London stores, but it spells problems for High Streets elsewhere. https://t.co/OyHeKjxb4o
🎅 People across the UK have been enjoying traditional Boxing Day activities by going swimming, shopping and watching sport 🔗 https://t.co/kMPX96iXDI
Shoppers are expected to pack out high streets across the UK looking for bargain buys in the Boxing Day sales Queues formed outside stores in Oxford Street, London, in the early hours of Tuesday https://t.co/MufuoQWdE4
Swimmers have braved the cold, shoppers searched for bargains and riders and hounds attended hunts at Boxing Day events across the country https://t.co/NkYDgzNstY
‘Tis the season to enjoy London 🎄 The capital’s calendar of festive activities and events is jam-packed, with many free and low-cost activities taking place. Here’s some ideas for getting out and about in London this holiday season. https://t.co/sPSsD7rBSD
Let the festive celebrations continue 🎉 Whether you’re thinking about going to the theatre, taking in the Christmas lights or a winter walk, here are just a few ideas of how you can make the most of everything London has to offer on #BoxingDay. https://t.co/CgDvyQ5ugS
Let the festive celebrations continue 🎉 Whether you’re thinking about going to the theatre, taking in the Christmas lights or just venturing for a winter walk, here are just a few ideas of how you can make the most of everything London has to offer on Boxing Day.
Shoppers are pack out high streets across the UK looking for bargain buys in the Boxing Day sales, with queues forming outside on Oxford Street in the early hours https://t.co/LjHABGOESO
Shoppers are expected to pack out high streets across the UK looking for bargain buys in the Boxing Day sales https://t.co/eBZKkM5lsE
Shoppers were out early this morning queueing to get into shops on Oxford Street for the Boxing Day sales. https://t.co/H3VqQVd2qu
Shoppers are expected to pack out high streets across the UK looking for bargain buys in the Boxing Day sales ✍️: @_HarryStedman_ https://t.co/ZBaqQYslgZ
Boxing Day sales will be High Street's biggest in five years with massive discounts expected - but major retailers including John Lewis, M&S and Next will keep stores shut and instead rely on online trade https://t.co/Lkuj4aANtR https://t.co/0zSznXV6YS
'I prefer coming into the store because you can actually look and feel and see what the clothes and shoes are like.' Anna Riley speaks to shoppers out hoping to find a bargain in the Boxing Day sales. 🔓 Become a GB News Member: https://t.co/mNsRsGC8ef https://t.co/DoEDtjDNwn
'It's better going to the shops because you can see it and you know what you're getting.' GB News reporter @annarileynews speaks to shoppers in Leeds as the Boxing Day sales begin. 🔓 Become a GB News Member: https://t.co/mNsRsGC8ef https://t.co/CY4r0yz5bk
As Boxing Day sales begin across the UK, there are concerns that shopping hasn't returned to pre-pandemic levels as the cost of living crisis continues. Sky's @Mollie_Malone1 reports live from Oxford Street, where the queues are yet to form. https://t.co/IEtoSH0EcH 📺 Sky 501 https://t.co/9pmKO63fOn
🏬 Shops staying shut on Boxing Day despite expected sales boost https://t.co/ZJ7awIZCpS
‘It is crucial that people do come out and shop.’ Andrew Goodacre of the British Independent Retailers Association details what Brits can expect from the Boxing Day sales. https://t.co/JW6k6i6WOR
Boxing Day shoppers to splurge £3.7billion on 'deep discounts' https://t.co/aLn4BxZlfn https://t.co/y8msNpl1x0
Looking for something to do today? From historic theaters, storied Chinese food spots and celebrated parks, there’s still plenty to do on a Christmas Day jaunt. https://t.co/iUSEuDugh1