High Street suffers Boxing Day hit

High Street suffers Boxing Day hit as shoppers stay home
Boxing Day shoppers stayed away from the High Street and shopping centres, compared with last year, footfall data suggests. Data gathered by MRI Software showed footfall on UK high streets was down 6.2% on 2023, while shopping centres saw a 4.2% fall in visitors.
Boxing Day shoppers flood London's high streets for sales
High streets across the UK and digital retailers are experiencing one of their busiest days of the year, as shoppers make the most of winter sales on Boxing Day.
Shoppers hit Boxing Day sales at London's Oxford Street
In a swift response, the Katy Police Department arrested 18-year-old Aaron Noe Chavez and a juvenile following a shooting at Katy Mills Mall on December 23, 2024. No injuries were reported, and the suspects, linked to an ongoing feud, were charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
What's open and closed on Christmas and Boxing Day in the London area
The holiday season has arrived, and that means closures across the city. To help you plan ahead, we've drawn up a list (and checked it twice) detailing some of the closures you'll find in the city.
Full list of Boxing Day opening times for major UK shopping centres
Metro has compiled the Boxing Day opening hours of the biggest UK shopping centres. Westfield shopping centre in White City, West London, sees 39 million visitors on average every single year. There’s no doubt that over the next couple of days Londoners will be flocking to the popular shopping centre to pick up some Boxing Day deals.
A massive West End Boxing Day sale has just started, with tickets from £13
Well that’s okay: it’s sales time. And whaddya know, the London theatre world has one of its own, the cunningly named Boxing Day Theatre Sale – partnered with Time Out – which is offering tickets at exceptional prices until January 5.
Shoppers shunning High Street, early Boxing Day figures show
Boxing Day shoppers are staying away from the High Street and shopping centres compared with last year, early footfall data suggests.
Boxing Day spending predicted to be higher than last year
A retail expert says Boxing Day spending is forecasted to be up 3.2% higher this year compared to last year. As shoppers make ...
Number of homes listed on Boxing Day was 26% higher than last year, says Rightmove
The South East saw the most new homes coming to market, followed by the East and the South West, Rightmove said.
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