Many retailers will be closed this Boxing Day, allowing their staff to enjoy a well-deserved break. While online shopping remains an option, major brands like Aldi, Lidl, M&S, Home Bargains, and Poundland will keep their doors shut. However, supermarkets such as Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s, and Morrisons will operate with reduced hours.
Primark and Matalan plan to open on December 26, while John Lewis will close most stores except for select branches like Westfield Stratford City and Manchester Trafford Centre. It is advised to check the opening times of stores online to avoid any inconvenience.
Research from VoucherCodes.co.uk indicates that Brits are expected to spend £3.81 billion this Boxing Day, a 2.2% increase from last year, reaching the highest spending level since 2021. The following day, Saturday, is anticipated to see the second-highest sales at £3.48 billion, marking a 4.9% rise from the previous year, with spending declining to £1.02 billion on New Year’s Eve.
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