Renewed Enthusiasm for Boxing Day Sales Expected to Generate £3.8bn for UK RetailersUK shoppers are projected to spend £3.8 billion this Boxing Day, marking a 2% increase from last year. This trend supports higher spending on household items in the Boxing Day sales. Consumer intentions show that 44% plan to visit high streets from Boxing Day onwards. High street sales face pressure as many large retailers, including John Lewis, Aldi, Poundland, B&Q, Next, and significant Marks & Spencer locations, remain closed on Boxing Day. Disruptions in public transport services around this time can also hinder footfall, affecting the start of the post-Christmas sales rush.

Source: The Guardian December 25, 2025 20:49 UTC