UK Retailers Are Counting Down the Weekend
Retailers across Britain believe Saturday could be the busiest shopping day of the year—at least so far.
Why this weekend spells a potential retail boom
After a shaky few months of muted footfall and sluggish sales, the British Retail Consortium thinks the high streets will see a surge of foot traffic this weekend. The main driver? Last‑minute gifts for Christmas.
- Lower consumer budgets? No problem. Shoppers are still ready to splurge on that final present they’ve been saving for.
- Food—especially stocking up on trimmings. Every house needs that extra co‑cooking garnish for the holiday feast.
- Get ahead of the New Year slump. Stores expect this surge to make up for the leaner months that follow.
Retailers’ hopes… and the reality
Although the economic outlook remains weak, consumers are determined to make Christmas special for friends and family. “It feels almost like a last ditch effort to spread joy,” says the spokesperson.
For retailers, this weekend could be a coach‑stop to keep the wage‑budget balance rolling before the post‑Christmas rush.
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