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Half of Brits prefer post-Christmas shopping to Black Friday

New research suggests that ‘Chrimbo Limbo,’ the period between Christmas and New Year, is more popular for Brits to go shopping than Black Friday. The nationwide survey of 2,001 UK consumers conducted by Censuswide for Snapchat reveals that 48 percent of Brits are more likely to shop between Christmas and New Year than Black Friday and other...

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Seasalt reports Christmas 16 percent sales uplift

Cornish clothing brand Seasalt has reported that every channel set “new records for the Christmas period,” for the five-week trading period to December 30, 2023. Total sales across online, stores and through marketplace partners increased by 16 percent, compared to the same period in 2022, while its retail stores reported its second consecutive...

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London Designer Outlet reports its strongest year of trading in 2023

London Designer Outlet (LDO), located at Wembley Park, recorded its strongest year of trading ever in 2023, hitting 99 million pounds in sales. Bargain-hunting Londoners lifted total sales throughout December at LDO to 11.2 million pounds, with Boxing Day confirmed as its best trading day ever, as footfall on December 26 increased by 11 percent...