Many retailers will be closed this Boxing Day, giving their staff a break during the Christmas period. While online shopping remains an option, major brands like Aldi, Lidl, M&S, Home Bargains, and Poundland will stay closed. However, supermarkets such as Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s, and Morrisons will be open with reduced hours.
Primark and Matalan plan to open on December 26, while John Lewis will close most stores except for the Westfield Stratford City and Manchester Trafford Centre branches. It’s advisable to check online for store opening times to avoid disappointment.
Research from VoucherCodes.co.uk indicates that Brits are expected to spend £3.81 billion on Boxing Day, up 2.2% from last year. Sales on the following day, December 27, are projected to reach £3.48 billion, showing a 4.9% increase from the previous year. Spending is forecasted to decrease to £1.02 billion on New Year’s Eve.
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