Many retailers will be closed this Boxing Day, giving their staff a break during the Christmas period. While you can still shop online, major brands like Aldi, Lidl, M&S, Home Bargains, and Poundland will remain closed. 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 have limited store openings.
If you plan to visit a store, check their online opening times to avoid disappointment. A study by VoucherCodes.co.uk forecasts that Brits will spend £3.81 billion on Boxing Day, a 2.2% increase from last year, reaching the highest spending level since 2021. The following day, Saturday 27th, is expected to see the second-highest sales at £3.48 billion, up by 4.9% compared to the previous year. Spending is projected to decrease to £1.02 billion on New Year’s Eve.
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