UK Retailers See Boxing Day Boost as Shoppers Return to High Streets

Despite the increase, overall footfall remains lower than pre-pandemic levels, reflecting the long-term impact of online shopping and the ongoing cost-of-living crisis.

• Boxing Day footfall across all retail outlets in the UK was up 4% compared to last year, with an 8.8% increase on high streets.
• Central London saw a significant increase in footfall, up almost 11% from last year and even 1.6% higher than pre-pandemic levels in 2019.
• Despite the Boxing Day boost, overall footfall remains lower than in 2019, indicating the long-term impacts of the rise of online shopping.
• Retailers have been slashing their prices in recent days to attract cash-strapped customers back into their stores.
• The cost-of-living crisis is squeezing domestic spending and dampening consumer confidence.

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