Boxing Day

Here is a list of when the biggest UK retailers will begin their Boxing Day sales, and when do they end? – including brands like M&S, John Lewis and Next.

Even huge sport retailers like JD Sports have started their Christmas mega sale, while Rangers FC have slashed up to 60% deals to fans looking for the latest merchandise. However, these days it is more associated with huge sale and store discounts. You can usually bank on some of Scotland’s biggest retailers offering huge discounts as they reopen their doors following the [Christmas](https://www.scotsman.com/arts-and-culture/film-and-tv/christmas-day-television-2022-a-full-guide-to-which-films-specials-and-kids-shows-are-on-tv-christmas-day-3960811) day festivities. The sports store already has its Boxing Day sales underway, with up to 50% off is a ‘mega deal’ sale. The clothing retailer are currently offering up to 50% off clothes and accessories. The online clothing retailer is currently offering up to 80% off products, although this sale will end on December 27.

The Boxing Day sales have begun. Here's our roundup of the best deals available for UK cyclists today.

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Trains are off due to industrial action and banks will be closed tomorrow, but some supermarkets will stay open.

Most of the major supermarkets are likely to be open Tesco: Tesco will keep its doors open on Boxing Day, however hours can vary depending on the branch. Sainsbury's: The vast majority of Sainsbury's supermarkets will be open between 10am and 5pm on Boxing Day, and convenience stores will be open from 9am to 9pm. All of the Big Four supermarkets will be open on Boxing Day, as well as Lidl, however many will be operating on reduced hours. Lidl: Lidl will be open on Boxing Day, operating on reduced hours of 10am-4pm. Here is a full list of stores that will be open on Boxing Day, as well as the times that they are likely to be open - although this could vary by branch.

But Network Rail said Britain's railways will remain closed for a second consecutive day due to a walkout by employees who are members of the Rail, Maritime and ...

A spokesman said: “Traffic is likely to build around shopping centres as lots of people seek a bargain in the sales, meanwhile football fans will travel to see their teams. The lack of trains means more people will travel by road on Monday. Thousands of people planning to travel by train on Boxing Day are being forced to make alternative plans as a rail strike means no services will run.

Warnings for ice and snow are in place in parts of the UK as rail strikes continue on Boxing Day.

The RAC also highlighted two stretches of the M25 as likely hotspots for traffic - including from junction 7 to 16 clockwise, and from junction 4 to 1 anti-clockwise. Airport transfers including the Heathrow Express and Stansted Express tend to be the most popular services on Boxing Day. - Snow and ice for most of the Scottish Highlands, as well as some lowland areas, from 21:00 GMT on Christmas Day to 18:00 on Boxing Day - Ice to hit Belfast and Newry in Northern Ireland from 00:00 to 10:00 on Boxing Day Network Rail has said railways across the UK will remain closed for a second day due to a walkout by employees who are members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union. More snow and ice is set to hit parts of the UK on Boxing Day - as rail strikes look set to cause further travel disruption.

AA expects 15.2 million cars on UK roads as a result of rail strikes.

The AA expects 15.2 million cars on UK roads on Boxing Day. As a consequence, roads are set to be significantly more congested as more people will have to drive to their destinations. [Network Rail](/topic/network-rail) said Britain’s railways will remain closed for a second consecutive day due to a walkout by employees who are members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union ( [RMT](/topic/rmt)).

Lots of stores will shut on December 26 to give staff a well-earned break.

The pet store chain will be closed on Boxing Day for the third year in a row. Most stores will be open again from 7am on Tuesday December 27. This will be the fourth year the store has chosen to keep its doors closed on Boxing Day. [here](https://go.skimresources.com?id=76202X1528180&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wickes.co.uk%2Fstore-finder&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.manchestereveningnews.co.uk%2Fwhats-on%2Fshopping%2Fshops-closing-boxing-day-including-25809777). Iceland has confirmed that all stores across the country will be closed on Boxing Day. Home Bargains will close all of its UK stores on Boxing Day and New Year's Day. Supermarket Lidl will also be closing on Boxing Day this year. But most stores will be open again from 8am on Tuesday December 27. Discount supermarket chain Aldi will be closing on both Boxing Day and New Year's Day. Some shops are opting to give staff a well-earned break by remaining shut on Boxing Day. While many retailers take advantage of the December 26 rush, there are some stores - mainly supermarkets - which will remain firmly shut. So some retailers and supermarkets might have reduced hours on both days.

The variety and budget retailers have outlined their Boxing Day plans for 2022. Here's everything you need to know about opening hours on the December 26.

Newport's furniture store and branches in Pontypridd and Porthcawl also open at the slightly later time of 9sm. Wilko closed at 5pm on Christmas Eve and will remain shut on Christmas Day and New Year's Day. However there are some exceptions with the store in Port Talbot opening at 10am and closing at 4pm. A quick search suggests most stores in Wales will be open between 8am and 6pm on Monday, December 26. Customers can check their local store opening times over the Christmas period on the We had a little look at Home Bargains, Wilko, Poundland, and B&M to see whether they were open or closed on Boxing Day 2022.

Despite inflation and cost of living pressures squeezing budgets, the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) forecasted retail sales would remain strong.

The Nation Retail Association predicted a $3 billion spend in Boxing Day sales alone across Australia. The predicted spend looks to be a 7.9 per cent increase on last year's post-Christmas shopping which takes in the period from December 26 to January 15. Big spenders are expected to hit the Boxing Day sales with force as retailers prepare for a predicted $23.5 billion splurge across Australia.

When do the Boxing Day sales start in 2022? What are the best deals to expect? All your questions answered about the UK event, including the best early ...

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The in-store sale will not begin on December 26.

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Snow and ice are expected to sweep across Scotland on Monday, with the forecaster issuing a weather warning from 9pm on Christmas Day until 6pm on Monday ...

“The jet stream will help to develop low-pressure systems which are likely to affect the UK between Christmas and New Year. Snow and ice is set to hit the UK on Boxing Day, with the Met Office warning of travel disruption in parts of the country. Mild temperatures expected in southern parts of country, with highs of 7C in London

Temperatures are expected to drop below freezing this Christmas night in northern parts of Britain, with temperatures down south expected to remain at a ...

The warning for snow and ice will remain in place in Scotland from 9pm this evening to 6pm tomorrow night. Pictured: A snow covered street in East London earlier this month Pictured: Snow showers on rows in Abington, Scotland The cold snap could add to the travel chaos already caused by industrial action on the railways, with the Met Office warning the predicted weather could disrupt roads and the trains that are operating The cold snap could add to the travel chaos already caused by industrial action on the railways, with the Met Office warning the predicted weather could disrupt roads and the trains that are operating. - The Met Office have put a yellow snow and ice warning in place for Scotland

Warnings for ice and snow are in place in parts of the UK as rail strikes continue on Boxing Day.

The RAC also highlighted two stretches of the M25 as likely hotspots for traffic - including from junction 7 to 16 clockwise, and from junction 4 to 1 anti-clockwise. Airport transfers including the Heathrow Express and Stansted Express tend to be the most popular services on Boxing Day. - Ice to hit Belfast and Newry in Northern Ireland from 00:00 to 10:00 on Boxing Day - Snow and ice for most of the Scottish Highlands, as well as some lowland areas until 18:00 on Boxing Day Network Rail has said railways across the UK will remain closed for a second day due to a walkout by employees who are members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union. More snow and ice is set to hit parts of the UK on Boxing Day - as rail strikes look set to cause further travel disruption.

In the fashion division Quay, Crocs, Sol Sana and Steve Madden are posting major end-of-year sales, while in the beauty department Sephora, The INKEY List and ...

[TBH Skincare](https://tbhskincare.com/) will host a 15 per cent off sitewide sale, [RAWKANVAS](https://rawkanvas.com/) will be 25 per cent off sitewide while [Bangn Body](https://www.bangnbody.com/) will be giving its customers 'mystery gifts' when they spend $80 or more on December 26. The code for this is BOXINGDAY22 but it should be automatically applied at checkout. The Quick Flick: Up to 70 per cent off sale from December 23 to the 31st. [Ugg Express](https://uggexpress.com.au/) for 80 per cent off selected styles including the mini ankle-high Ugg boots TikTok is obsessed with. Colette by Colette Hayman: Up to 50 per cent off bags and up to 70 per cent off jewellery from December 24 to January 8. Runaway The Label: 40 per cent off sitewide from December 26 to December 30. Showpo: Up to 80 per cent off from December 22 to 29. RAEF The Label: Up to 60 per cent off sitewide from December 26 to January 1. Herschel: Up to 50 per cent off from December 21 to January 9. ChouChou Intimates: Up to 50 per cent off selected items from December 26 to January 3. Vans: Up to 50 per cent off selected styles from December 25 to January 9. One Teaspoon: Get 50 per cent off almost all womenswear denim and apparel, 70 per cent off all kidswear and 70 per cent off womenswear outlet from December 21 to January 6.

Britain's railways will remain closed for a second consecutive day as rail workers stage the latest in a series of walkouts on Boxing Day.

Airline passengers will be forced to find other ways of getting to and from Britain’s airports. Boxing Day is expected to see travel chaos as thousands are forced to make alternative plans due to ongoing rail strikes. Thousands of people are being forced to make alternative travel plans throughout the day as no services are due to run. The AA expects 15.2 million cars on UK roads on Boxing Day. Britain's railways will remain closed for a second consecutive day as rail workers stage the latest in a series of walkouts on Boxing Day. Thousands forced to make alternative travel plans as rail workers stage latest strike

Research by Barclaycard Payments found that the average shopper intends to buy £229 worth of items in the post-Christmas sales period.

The research found that a growing number of shoppers expect to turn to reselling sites to buy items after Christmas. [Research](/topic/research) by Barclaycard Payments found that the average shopper intends to buy £229 worth of items in the post-Christmas sales period, a reduction of £18 compared with 2021. Research by Barclaycard Payments found that the average shopper intends to buy £229 worth of items in the post-Christmas sales period.

B. oxing Day shoppers will be trying particularly hard this year to get the best value for money as everyday bills surge. Reena Sewraz, a Which? money expert, ...

Delivery text scams are common – some fraudsters claim you need to pay an “unpaid shipping fee” and include a link for you to follow from where they could steal your details. If you are shopping in-store, do a quick online check on your phone to check for better prices, Which? Some retailers extend their returns periods around the festive season to give people more time to take back unwanted gifts. Watch out for the warning signs of a scam and do all you can to check a message is authentic before you click on any links. An item that is discounted in one store could well be on sale for an even better price elsewhere, so it is worth shopping around. Online stores are increasingly promoting buy now, pay later (BNPL) options but Which?

Boxing Day shoppers will be trying particularly hard this year to get the best value for money as everyday bills surge. Reena Sewraz, a Which? money expert, ...

Delivery text scams are common – some fraudsters claim you need to pay an “unpaid shipping fee” and include a link for you to follow from where they could steal your details. If you are shopping in-store, do a quick online check on your phone to check for better prices, Which? Some retailers extend their returns periods around the festive season to give people more time to take back unwanted gifts. Watch out for the warning signs of a scam and do all you can to check a message is authentic before you click on any links. An item that is discounted in one store could well be on sale for an even better price elsewhere, so it is worth shopping around. Online stores are increasingly promoting buy now, pay later (BNPL) options but Which?

The AA said it expects 15.2 million cars on UK roads on Boxing Day, with shoppers and football fans among those likely to travel.

The AA said it expects 15.2 million cars on UK roads on Boxing Day, with shoppers and football fans among those likely to travel. [Passengers](/topic/passengers) were warned about the impact of the rail strike a week ago – and heeded warnings appeared to lead to relatively smooth travel for most people on Christmas Eve when services finished up early. [Network Rail](/topic/network-rail) said Britain’s railways will remain closed for a second consecutive day due to a walkout by employees who are members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT).

Research by Barclaycard Payments found that the average shopper intends to buy £229 worth of items in the post-Christmas sales period, a reduction of £18 ...

“Having said that, retailers can take confidence knowing that shoppers still plan to make the most of the deals and discounts on offer.” Shoppers are expected to spend 4 per cent less on Boxing Day and during the post-Christmas sales as the cost of living crisis continues to bite, according to new data. ‘Shoppers still plan to make the most of the deals and discounts on offer’

Boxing day deals from top homeware stores like Dunelm, The Range and Home Essentials, maybe you'll want to £100 off a smart TV, or 75% off kitchen ...

Many of the [Black Friday](https://discountcode.mirror.co.uk/discount-code/dunelm) and Christmas offers have come and gone, but you will still be able to save this Boxing Day. They also have a great range of colours, prints and materials. They have a range of great discounts, so you can shop at stores like Dunelm, The Range and Home Essentials, but for less. For example, loungewear, dressing gowns, slippers, hot water bottles, throws, draught excluders and more to help keep the cold out. [Mirror Discounts ](https://discountcode.mirror.co.uk/)to find all these deals and more for Dunelm, The Range and Home Essentials. [Home Essentials ](https://discountcode.mirror.co.uk/discount-code/home-essentials)is the place to go for all your home furniture, decoration, furnishings and storage solutions.

The Boxing Day sales are a Great British tradition, and this year more than ever, shoppers will be hoping to bag themselves some serious bargains on the day ...

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Retailers are desperate to shift mountains of stock that didn't sell in the run-up to Christmas, resulting in mark-downs of up to 70 per cent.

According to YouGov research for PriceRunner UK, around one in four people will be shopping today. She added: 'Today will the first year in the past three years when normal shopping activity has resumed. Retail analyst Springboard predicts an increase in shopper numbers of 15 per cent on 2021, when Covid was still casting a cloud over the high street.

Boxing Day shoppers will be trying particularly hard this year to get the best value for money as everyday bills surge. Reena Sewraz, a Which? money expert, ...

Delivery text scams are common – some fraudsters claim you need to pay an “unpaid shipping fee” and include a link for you to follow from where they could steal your details. If you are shopping in-store, do a quick online check on your phone to check for better prices, Which? Some retailers extend their returns periods around the festive season to give people more time to take back unwanted gifts. Watch out for the warning signs of a scam and do all you can to check a message is authentic before you click on any links. An item that is discounted in one store could well be on sale for an even better price elsewhere, so it is worth shopping around. Online stores are increasingly promoting buy now, pay later (BNPL) options but Which?

It's important to check the times for your local supermarket before heading out to the shops as not all supermarkets will be opening their doors on Boxing ...

These are the opening times for several Sainsbury’s superstores in Yorkshire. Boxing Day: Closed Make a note of these shopping times to avoid being caught out. [Boxing Day](https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/news/west-yorkshire-news/gallery/10-boxing-day-winter-walks-22289004) to allow their staff some much needed time off to spend with their loved ones over the festive period. Boxing Day: 10am to 5pm Boxing Day: 9am to 6pm

THE cost-of-living crisis has increasingly dominated our lives this year, but in spite of this truth, millions of Brits are set to blitz the Boxing…

Ms Galli said: “Our research also shows that a surprising number of Brits spent just as much, if not more, on Christmas presents this year, and a quarter of people bought them during the Black Friday sale. Last year, Brits spent an average of £247 each in the sales with an overall expense of around £3.9 billion on the day. It seems that many plan to try and bag a bargain at today’s sales, with analysis showing more than a quarter of Brits are expected to hit the Boxing Day sales today.

Boots: There are often discounts of up to half-price on much of Boots' festive stock straight after Christmas, so it's an ideal time to stock up on gift sets, ...

Open Boxing Day, 9am to 6pm, Princes Quay. Open Boxing Day, 8am to 6pm, Kingswood and Mount Pleasant, Hull. Open Boxing Day, 9am to 8pm, Clough Road, Hull. Open Boxing Day, 11am to 4pm, Clough Road, Hull. Open Boxing Day, 10am to 4pm, St Stephen’s, Hull. A Boxing Day sale is also a tradition with Smyths, so the Hull store in Oak Road, Clough Road, is expected to be welcoming shoppers. Open Boxing Day, 10.30am to 4.30pm, St Stephen’s. Open Boxing Day, 9am to 5.30pm, Whitefriargate, Hull. Dunelm: With special buy items and savings of up to 50 per cent off, the homewares and furnishing store will cash in on people’s aims of a new look for their home in the new year. Hull sales shoppers will be heartened to know that there will be plenty of discounted items to buy this Boxing Day and into January. New Look: The clothing retailer’s “up to 60 per cent off” sale began in stores on Tuesday, December 20. Despite the more recent introduction of Black Friday to the retail calendar, and early discounts offered before the big day, bargain hunting immediately after Christmas Day is a tradition that many savvy shoppers are keen to uphold.

An estimated £3.8bn will be spent on 26 December, down almost 4% on last year.

More than a third of this year’s Boxing Day bargain hunting is expected to be done online, where £1.25bn will be spent. [ the mix of strikes and snow before Christmas](https://www.theguardian.com/business/2022/dec/14/uk-shoppers-and-workers-kept-home-by-rail-strikes-and-cold-snap-data-shows). Adding to the dampener on the traditional post-Christmas shopping spree is the fact that multiple major chains – including Aldi, Iceland, John Lewis, Pets at Home, Poundland and Beaverbrooks – will be closed on Boxing Day. The expected fall in Boxing Day trade compared with last year continues a long decline in popularity of the annual shopping tradition, as the rise of the US-inspired November discount day Many are carrying on a tradition started in the pandemic, and in some cases even earlier, of rewarding hard-working staff with a day of rest after the busy festive shopping season. Retailers are preparing for a quieter Boxing Day this year despite freedom from pandemic restrictions as the cost of living crisis weighs on shoppers’ budgets.

The strike is part of a long-running dispute between the RMT, and the train operators and Network Rail over pay, jobs and conditions. Thousands of members of ...

The AA expected 15.2m cars to take to the UK roads on Boxing Day as people ventured out for the sales and attended football matches. Disruption was also expected for people travelling to and from airports with no services running on the Stansted Express on Boxing Day. The strike is part of a long-running dispute between the RMT, and the train operators and Network Rail over pay, jobs and conditions.

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The rising cost of living is expected to curb the appetite for post-Christmas bargain-hunting.

He said that the store has introduced steep discounts across its goods. We have gone pretty big on sales this year." Meanwhile, football fans will travel to see their teams." "Having said that, retailers can take confidence knowing that shoppers still plan to make the most of the deals and discounts on offer." Rail firms Shoppers are expected to spend less at the Boxing Day sales as households are squeezed by the high cost of living.

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With no trains running, the Boxing Day traffic is set to be busy.

There are restrictions on the M48 Severn Bridge at junction 1 (A403 Aust) due to strong winds. [Cabot Circus](https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/all-about/cabot-circus), [Cribbs Causeway](https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol-news/live-fire-mall-cribbs-causeway-7245510) and [The Galleries](https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/all-about/the-galleries-bristol), as well as [Gloucester Quays](https://www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/all-about/gloucester-quays), will all be opening its doors from 10am as shoppers scramble to grab themselves a bargain. [Bristol Parkway](https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/all-about/bristol-parkway) and between Fareham and Portsmouth. - Marley Head Marley Mansion - Laira Flyover It will then call at the following destinations: [Great Western Railway (GWR)](https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/all-about/great-western-railway) say that passengers who have already purchased tickets for travel on strike says can claim a full refund or amend their tickets. - Exeter Sowton P&R - Drumbridges Roundabout - Exeter Honinton Road P&R - The Churchill Inn - Bristol Yanleigh Close

The AA said it expects 15.2 million cars on UK roads on Boxing Day, with shoppers and football fans among those likely to travel.

There also no services running via Thameslink. The AA said it expects 15.2 million cars on UK roads on Boxing Day, with shoppers and football fans among those likely to travel. The AA said it expects 15.2 million cars on UK roads on Boxing Day, with shoppers and football fans among those likely to travel

BOXING day is here and the sales have kicked in but several major retailers have kept their shops closed today.Stores will beclosed on Boxing Da.

[B&M](https://www.thesun.co.uk/money/18741157/bm-bank-holiday-opening-times/), [Boots](https://www.thesun.co.uk/money/18617623/boots-bank-holiday-opening-times-2/), [Ikea](https://www.thesun.co.uk/money/18631398/ikea-bank-holiday-opening-times/), [Primark](https://www.thesun.co.uk/money/18594136/primark-bank-holiday-opening-times/) and [Wilko](https://www.thesun.co.uk/topic/wilko/) will follow suit. [Asda](https://www.thesun.co.uk/money/18682766/asda-bank-holiday-opening-times/), [Co-op](https://www.thesun.co.uk/money/19848802/co-op-bank-holiday-opening-times/), [Morrisons](https://www.thesun.co.uk/money/18696514/morrisons-bank-holiday-opening-times/), [Sainsbury's](https://www.thesun.co.uk/money/18693221/sainsburys-bank-holiday-opening-times/) and [Tesco](https://www.thesun.co.uk/money/18656252/tesco-bank-holiday-opening-times/) will re-open their stores as usual. [M&S](https://www.thesun.co.uk/topic/marks-spencer/) stores will be closed on Boxing Day. [Lidl](https://www.thesun.co.uk/topic/lidl/) stores will be closed on Boxing Day. [Boxing Day](https://www.thesun.co.uk/topic/boxing-day/), but will reopen to customers on Tuesday, December 27 at 7am. [Homebase](https://www.thesun.ie/topic/homebase/) stores will be closed on [Boxing Day](https://www.thesun.co.uk/topic/boxing-day/) over the Yuletide season. [Next](https://www.thesun.co.uk/topic/next/) is likely to be closed on Boxing Day too. [John Lewis](https://www.thesun.co.uk/topic/john-lewis/) Partnership has said that all stores will be closed on both Christmas Day and [Boxing Day](https://www.thesun.co.uk/topic/boxing-day/). [Iceland](https://www.thesun.co.uk/topic/iceland/) is closed on [Boxing Day](https://www.thesun.co.uk/topic/boxing-day/), in a change to previous years. [Home Bargains](https://www.thesun.co.uk/topic/home-bargains/) will close all of its 500 stores on [Boxing Day](https://www.thesun.co.uk/topic/boxing-day/). [B&Q](https://www.thesun.co.uk/topic/bq/) has chosen to close its 308 shops in the UK on [Boxing Day](https://www.thesun.co.uk/topic/boxing-day/). [Aldi](https://www.thesun.co.uk/topic/aldi/) stores are closed on Boxing Day as they usually are during the Christmas period.

The ancient Christmas-time tradition of mumming is marked with dead birds, drama and drinking.

"A lot of our work is in schools and the faces of children when they see the masks and costumes is very special, often there is a spark of fear which quickly turns to delight," programme manager Clare Jennings said. "They all have died away, tradition has fallen a good bit and that's where the good work of the Armagh Rhymers gives it a profile." "If there was enough sandwiches made by the women, and enough drink, it would carry on to a second night. "They gather the money and then they have a dance. "It's a midwinter fertility rite, marked by the death of the hero and the revival, in the depths of midwinter there is hope, the sun will come back in the spring," explained Jim Ledwith from the Mummers Foundation in County Fermanagh. "The wrenboys are a different sort of tradition, they only go out on St Stephen's Day to perform song and music, these are one-day wonders," Jim explained.

The cost of living crisis and transport strikes are expected to contribute to a poor sales period for the high street.

Some businesses are still expected to fare well, particularly the personal technology sector, the most sought-after type of product at this type of year. According to the Centre for Retail Research estimates, the cost of the rail and postal strikes to businesses could hit £1.5bn for the pre-Christmas period and up to £1bn for the January sales. [ train services have been cancelled in response to the latest walkout](https://metro.co.uk/2022/12/25/boxing-day-travel-warning-after-all-trains-cancelled-and-airport-staff-walk-out-17994960/) by members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport Union (RMT). [Boxing Day](https://metro.co.uk/tag/boxing-day/?ico=auto_link_news_P1_LNK1) sales due to the [cost of living](https://metro.co.uk/tag/cost-of-living/?ico=auto_link_news_P1_LNK2) crisis and rail strikes. A survey found the average shopper intends to buy £229 worth of items in the post-Christmas sales period, a reduction of £18 compared with 2021. The day after Christmas is traditionally one of the busiest of the year for high streets but Brits are expected to rein in spending in 2022.