Boxing Day Shopping: Footfall Down, Online Sales Up
Update: 2025-12-26
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UK shoppers opted for retail parks and coastal towns this Boxing Day, as footfall in central London and shopping centres declined. Retail parks saw a 6.9% increase in visitors, while coastal towns jumped 10%. Overall, footfall slipped just 0.3% on Friday morning. Cold weather and the shift to online sales contributed to the lower in-store traffic. Retailers faced challenges due to high energy and grocery bills, and pre-Christmas discounts pulled spending forward. Total Boxing Day spending is predicted to reach £3.6 billion, down from last years estimate, but the average shopper plans to spend £253, up from before.
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