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Renewed zeal for Boxing Day sales expected to ring up £3.8bn for retailers

High streets and online sellers set to benefit as cash-strapped consumers eke out post-Christmas bargains

The Guardian - UK · Dec 25, 2025

Rate of UK shop closures expected to rise after budget tax changes – report

More than 12,800 stores shut in 2024, down on 2023, but extra costs expected to take toll this year, study suggests

The Guardian - UK · Mar 20, 2025

Boxing Day footfall down on UK high streets despite discounts

Data may reflect shift in behaviour influenced by cost of living crisis or front-loading of spending

The Guardian - UK · Dec 26, 2024

Members only: are loyalty card discounts a good deal for UK consumers?

The number of retailers offering special prices for members has soared. We asks if the price cuts are as good as they seem

The Guardian - UK · Jun 1, 2024

Analysts split on whether 2023 will bring booming Black Friday sales

Eye-catching discounts are everywhere in the lead up to Black Friday—and they're especially enticing to shoppers amid a cost-of-living crisis.

Fortune · Nov 17, 2023

UK retailers launch discounting blitz after month of falling sales

Up to 50% discounts as cost of living crisis hits shopping budgets and mild weather leaves winter styles unsold

The Guardian - UK · Nov 28, 2022