Boxing Day

It should be noted that Boxing Day has nothing to do with boxing or returning Christmas gifts in boxes. This year it also marks the Premier League season ...

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Every year on the December 26th, many countries around the world celebrate Boxing Day. Once a day on which the upper class of British society gave gifts to ...

Ultimately, what we can say for sure is that the holiday has its roots in the giving of gifts to those less fortunate. Until 2004 when the practice was banned, it was still common for hunters in the UK to gather en masse for a large-scale Fox Hunt. With that in mind, when the 26th rolled around it was seen as an opportunity for the wealthy to show appreciation to those who had worked tirelessly during the holiday season and of course, throughout the year. What we can say, is that some theories behind the use of the word “Boxing” seem to suggest that it came from Christmas gifts, while others cite charity drives and some even reference a nautical tradition. Whether it was extravagant dinners with geese, turkey and other delicacies exquisitely prepared by kitchen staff, or massive spending on gifts, the point is that the entire British class structure worked fervently, to make the holiday season as perfect as it could be for the elites of the time. Once a day on which the upper class of British society gave gifts to their staff, it has now become one of the biggest shopping holidays on the calendar.

Check out 11 interesting facts and figures about Liverpool's Premier League clash with Aston Villa on Boxing Day. The Reds have scored 13 goals in their ...

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Instead, it has more to do with boxes. The day is celebrated the day after Christmas, on December 26 every year. The birth anniversary of Jesus Christ is ...

The name of this day is derived from the fact that the rich people boxed up presents and gifts for the poor. Boxing Day has nothing to do with the sport boxing, instead it has its roots in the festive season of Christmas. [Boxing Day](/topic/boxing-day), but, this day is celebrated only in some countries, unlike Christmas.

The name is derived from an age-old tradition of rich masters giving their servants Christmas boxes which they could share with their families on December 26, ...

Neale clearly recognised the association of the day in the public mind with charity, and in 1871 St Stephen's Day was designated a bank holiday. Only a few countries celebrate Boxing Day which falls on December 26. When did Boxing Day become a national holiday?

The Premier League marks its return from a winter hiatus with a healthy set of fixtures on every English football fan's favourite day on the calendar.

That's 4.6 goals a game! What more do you want from a festive fixture? Although, Wigan's 4-3 victory over Man City was a vintage festive classic. What a barrel of laughs this was: six games, 28 goals. Since 2000, though, Boxing Day has been where it's at in regards to Premier League football. It wasn't all that much better two years later, to be honest, but there was one less game. 2014 (27 goals) 2001 (24 goals) 2015 (23 goals) 2016 (21 goals) Festive football has been entrenched in British culture for decades. 2010 (20 goals)

A look at the schedule, venues, time for all sports played in Boxing Day 2022.

Mary Stadium, Southampton, 08:30 PM, IST Sellhurst Park Stadium, London, 08:30 PM, IST Every year, December 26 is known as “Boxing Day” in all sports around the world.

Now that you've unwrapped your Christmas gifts and are full of festive food and drinks, it's time to scroll through our comprehensive roundup of the best ...

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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.

Today's the day. Retailers have prepared their stores with sale signs and will probably have been sending you “great deal” emails since you sat down for ...

Product comparison website Finder notes it can be “disturbingly easy” to get swept up in the sales and convince yourself that everything you buy is a bargain. Not only can you compare the prices of products and discounts at different stores more easily, which will ultimately get you a better price, you can avoid the shopping rush and argy-bargy. “Boxing Day sales are a great way to save money for things that you really need, but temptation often gets in the way and people buy things that are not essential,” she said. / Pānuitia tēnei i te reo Māori me te reo Pākehā ki [konei](http://www.stuff.co.nz/pou-tiaki/te-reo-maori/300769002/he-arataki-i-te-rangi-pouaka-ng-whakamaherehere-e-rima-e-pai-ai-te-r-e-kore-ai-ng-ptea-e-pau). “Going into debt to buy is not a good idea as it can take a long time to pay off the debt, and if you have no savings you are very vulnerable if something unexpected happens - such as an unplanned expense or loss of income. Preparing a list can help you stay on track and buy only what you need and maybe a few things that you really want.

Boxing Day is here and we found the best after-Christmas sales available today. Get Black Friday prices with Boxing Day sales at Amazon and Walmart.

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The presents have been unwrapped and exchanged, the ham eaten, the bonbons cracked: settle in to that post-Christmas haze with our curation of the best ...

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Over the past week the MCG pitch has endured the kind of relentless attention that only Harry and Meghan could understand.

There is plenty of time for endless discussion about weather, team selections and – most importantly – the pitch. The At the very least, let us hope that play on Boxing Day is followed by one more day, then another and – wouldn’t it be luvverly? He signs the money! This Test is an event: an occasion; a seasonal rite dating back to 1950, when the game (against England) actually started on December 22 and included a two-day break for Christmas. With a mere three runs – one boundary – needed for a miraculous local triumph, I was distracted by the sight of a deputy editor, a distinguished journalist who’d covered the Falklands War, sitting on the floor, head in hands, moaning. The number of runs required diminished in inverse proportion to the Englishmen’s pulse rate. I recall an extraordinary number of Age staff crammed into the office of the sports editor. Australia, meanwhile, required 37 more runs – a tall order, given that one of the batsmen, Jeff Thomson, was a bowler. But the best was still to come. But what unfolds at the MCG today is often just the start of something. The final day of the 1982 Boxing Day Test began with England needing a solitary wicket for victory.

Our ex-Boots employee has spilled all the tips and tricks for shopping the Boots Boxing Day sales.

Boots have not - and are unlikely to - reveal when the 70 per cent off sale will launch, but we can expect it to be at the end of January based on previous years. Simply take the item and your receipt and you’ll be offered a refund or replacement. In 2022, the sale launched in March. Shoppers will often find Christmas gifts heavily reduced as a result of damaged boxes or a product missing - but you can usually salvage a lot of the contents to create hampers or use as stocking fillers, too. This is a very low-key sale in-store only, and usually runs around the fourth weekend in January. If you have any physical coupons, too, bring them along and the checkout assistants will be happy to help you work out which ones to use. A lot of stores will use an end aisle or a small section of the store for clearance products which are often discontinued, partially damaged or nearing their expiry date. These will automatically give you the best deals and most points when you scan them at the till. First of all, you should visit your local stores around an hour before closing on Christmas Eve to give you an idea of what will be in stock and reduced on Boxing Day. Remember, it’s not a bargain if you weren’t planning on buying it in the first place. Make sure you’ve downloaded the Boots app and loaded all of your offers to your card. Be sure to check with your local store before you head out.

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.

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.

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Ahead of the mad rush to bag a good deal in this year's Boxing Day sales, Consumer NZ is sharing top tips to help savvy shoppers exercise their consumer ...

“When a product has a major fault, it’s up to you whether to go for a replacement or refund. The actual savings could be very different from the advertised offering. “If you receive a gift which isn’t up to scratch, you have the same rights as if you bought the product yourself,” Rasmussen said.

All aboard your next flight! While retail stores nationwide prepare for the Boxing Day rush, we all know there's no better sale to be had than a flight sale ...

Hence, there's no better time to organise a holiday than during a sale. So, armed with a game plan, prepare for the sales madness as we share with you the best Boxing Day flight sales of 2022. While retail stores nationwide are battling the Boxing Day rush, we all know there's no better sale to be had than a flight sale.

Australia and South Africa meet in the traditional Boxing Day Test at the MCG. Check out all the stats and scores in our live scorecard.

Boxing Day: Seven top tips to find a bargain · Shoppers make their way outside Selfridges department store ahead of the Boxing Day sale in central.

The Boxing Day sales started with modest crowds, but retailers are geared up for a record spending as shoppers seek bargains to offset this year's cost of ...

This year, they came equipped with a shopping trolley to carry all the goods home. The duo said they had gone shopping together every Boxing Day since Spiteri was a teenager. “They’ll have little things that are the last ones left or something.” I wanted to be up early and see if I could do some shopping before.” Some shoppers, such as Iren Foo, lined up outside the department stores for more than two hours, patiently waiting for the doors to open at 6am. Olivia said she was hoping to find a new watch, while Chloe joined to do some shopping before heading to work.

Shoppers chasing Boxing Day bargains in Brisbane have created “bumper-to-bumper” delays, police warn.

“An earlier car fire triggered the slow movement on the M1 before beachgoers have gotten up to head to the coast,” Kwitowski said. Further delays have choked the M1 and Bruce Highway, with drivers enduring four kilometres of delays on the M1 from Rosedale South to Helensvale. “The ridiculous situation is that people have pulled over on the shoulder of the roads.

For the first time in two years, Australians enjoy their first Boxing Day sales without COVID-19 restrictions.

"We've had a really bad season. we'll ease into it but we'll certainly have a busy day." "Today's a much more relaxed day. It's much more convenient," Mr Zahra said. You've got to try before you buy!" It gives you a bit of a buzz actually.

The Boxing Day holiday was made official in the United Kingdom in 1871, as well as in a number of other Commonwealth nations like Scotland, Ireland, ...

The Boxing Day holiday was made official in the United Kingdom in 1871, as well as in a number of other Commonwealth nations like Scotland, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada. They were expected to work on Christmas and the next day was when their employers would load up boxes with gifts, cash, and leftovers from Christmas for them, something like a holiday bonus. Traditionally, it was the day to distribute gifts among the poor but in the present century, it is regarded as a public holiday when people spend time with their families.

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’

The origins of Boxing Day, which is observed in Britain, Canada and several Commonwealth countries, are English, rooted in a tradition of offering a little ...

But the true appeal of Boxing Day is not the sales, it’s the pressure it takes off Dec. Maybe Boxing Day is one of those Canadian things, like Coffee Crisp and the Tragically Hip, that seem as if they would work perfectly well in the U.S. The promise of Boxing Day — a day just for you — makes it all so much more bearable. The genius of Boxing Day is that it’s a holiday from the holidays — which means it’s the holiday we all need right about now. The origins of Boxing Day, which is observed in Britain, Canada and several Commonwealth countries, are English, rooted in a tradition of offering a little something to the poor and to servants on Dec. Above all, you can shop: Boxing Day, or properly, Boxing Week, has become the biggest shopping season of the year in Canada, outranking even Black Friday in November — a tradition Canada has borrowed from the U.S., despite celebrating Thanksgiving on a Monday in October.

Happy Boxing Day & Christmas 2022: Boxing Day is not something related to sports. It is a day celebrated after Christmas every year.

Happy Boxing Day 2022. Because the truth is worth it.) Happy Boxing Day & Christmas 2022: Boxing Day is not something related to sports. There is no love in this world bigger than the act of kindness. Even the small act of kindness has a great value, so let us share as much as kindness as we can and make this world a better place to live. It is in giving that we receive. “Giving does not only precede receiving; it is the reason for it. We make a life by what we give. “We make a living by what we get. The thrill of giving lasts a lifetime. The thrill of taking lasts a day. It is a day celebrated after Christmas every year.

Boxing Day is celebrated just a day after Christmas. In the case of a Saturday or Sunday falling on December 26, the following Monday is designated an ...

The day of Boxing Day is traditionally spent with family and friends, particularly those who cannot make it on Christmas Day. On Boxing Day or the day after Christmas, churches traditionally place money collection boxes for the poor. In the case of a Saturday or Sunday falling on December 26, the following Monday is designated an official public holiday.

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.

Boxing Day bargain hunting in Sydney's CBD has subsided, with empty-handed shoppers browsing briefly before checking prices online.

“We know this year won’t be the same as the high sales we’ve seen previously and it’ll only get worse next year.” it’s a change in a good way as it’s a much more relaxed and safer way to shop.” “About 65 per cent of our stores are in regional areas. “In the past it was all about being first in-store, but with online shopping it’s much easier to not miss out,” he said. A retail downturn is guaranteed and is not a question of “if there’ll be a hit but how big the hit will be”, he said. Eight years ago, more than

Consumers are 'freedom spending' after an intense year, but on essentials rather than big-ticket items.

“We found some of the biggest demand is actually for clothing and shoes. I don’t spend my pay as much, I save it only for the things I need.” “We found nearly half of shoppers intending to buy at the end-of-year sales had been delaying the purchase in the hopes of getting a better price,” she said. “Its not what I usually get them, but everything has gone up. Emily, Lilly and Mila weren’t too happy about their gifts when they received them, they say. I didn’t even do Christmas shopping this year, because I was waiting for the sales.

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.

Boxing Day is celebrated on the next day after Christmas in the United Kingdom and British territories. People give money and presents to the needy on this ...

Boxing Day is primarily celebrated in the UK and other British Commonwealth countries. It is not celebrated like a grand festival in the US. Stephen’s Day by the natives of Contrary to its name, Boxing Day is all about giving gifts to the needy. The theory shared by History.com gave another perspective on Boxing Day history. As part of the holiday bonus, the rich showered them with boxes filled with gifts, money, and food leftovers on the next day after Christmas Day.

Australia South Africa Cricket Teams on the field. South African players sing their national anthem ahead of play in the second cricket test between South ...

India has played Boxing Day Test matches in Australia in 1985, 1991, 1999, 2003, 2007, 2011, 2014, 2018 and 2020. Football and cricket matches are scheduled to take place, in hopes that this would improve the events’ viewership as it is a public holiday. According to Australia Broadcasting Corporation, the history can be traced back to how in 1892, the stadium hosted a Sheffield Shield match which started a tradition of Christmas period clashes between Victoria and New South Wales. Countries such as the UK and Australia see public holidays on the day as well. Others believe it comes from the post-Christmas custom of churches placing boxes outside their doors to collect money for distribution to less-fortunate members of society in need of Christmas cheer. It was particularly important as many countries in the Global North see biting temperatures prevail.

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.

Here are the retailers you should be looking at for gaming and tech deals in the Boxing Day sales 2022.

Have a great festive break and we'll be back with more money-saving deals in the new year! Thanks to all our readers for your support over the year, and to our followers over on Consoles are in a good space right now, with both PS5 and Xbox Series X staying in stock at multiple retailers in the UK, so we expect to see some deals on them when the Boxing Day Sales starts. [Amazon](https://amzn.to/3Wh7ZcZ), [Currys](https://tidd.ly/3VlWYpo), and [Very](https://www.very.co.uk/) are good places to look for discounts on all kinds of tech and gaming products. Check the retailers down below to see what other Boxing Day gaming deals are waiting for you to snap up. If you want console games or gaming merchandise, [GameStop](https://www.gamestop.com/) is always a reliable place and will have discounts available. There will also be discounts on lots of products at [Walmart](https://www.walmart.com/) and [Target](https://www.target.com/). If you're looking for more specific gaming deals, [Game](https://www.game.co.uk/) is a good place to look for physical copies of the latest games, while PC gamers looking for an upgrade should check out [Box](https://tidd.ly/3jpPPqM), [CCL](https://tidd.ly/3FFLXcQ) and [Overclockers](https://tidd.ly/3FUhQyn) for some discounted hardware. [PS5 bundles](https://tidd.ly/3WqXQur) that come with extras. There will be lots of different retailers with excellent deals over Boxing Day. The deals will likely run for the next week until the New Year deals arrive, which we'll also be covering when the time comes. [Amazon](https://amzn.to/3hWiTFZ) and [Best Buy](https://www.bestbuy.com/) is usually the go-to place for games, tech, and appliances.

Research by Barclaycard Payments found that the average shopper intends to buy GBP229 worth of items in the post-Christmas sales period, a reduction of GBP18 ...

The research found that a growing number of shoppers expect to turn to reselling sites to buy items after Christmas. "Having said that, retailers can take confidence knowing that shoppers still plan to make the most of the deals and discounts on offer." Research by Barclaycard Payments found that the average shopper intends to buy GBP229 worth of items in the post-Christmas sales period, a reduction of GBP18 compared with 2021.

Up to 25 decorated rafts are expected to take to the River Derwent for the post-Christmas charity fundraiser in Matlock Bath. In the past, racers in the 26 ...

We confiscated the lot and donated them to a food bank." "That's what we want this year because, if nothing else, we don't have the money to pay for the clean up." The organisers of an annual Boxing Day raft race have repeated pleas to spectators not to throw eggs or flour.

Boxing Day was traditionally a holiday for servants, on which they received a special Christmas box from their masters. On Boxing Day, the servants would also return home to give their families Christmas boxes. Boxing Day 2022: History, celebration ...

Coincidentally, the money would be kept in a box, giving support to the Boxing Day moniker. However, in these countries, the holiday is usually treated as a shopping event, similar to Black Friday, and marks the start of sales. Every year, December 26 is known as “Boxing Day” in all sports around the world. The presents given would be referred to as a 'Christmas box' which led to the day eventually known as 'Boxing Day'. Traditionally, servants were allowed to take the day off. [Boxing Day](/topic/boxing-day)is to be observed as a bank holiday between Christmas and New Year's Day this year.

Barclaycard has projected that the average person will spend £229 in post-Christmas sales, £18 less than last year. As a result of the high cost of living, ...

The views expressed here are that of the respective authors/ entities and do not represent the views of Economic Times (ET). If you're interested in participating in the Boxing Day sales, it's a good idea to do some research beforehand to find out which retailers are participating and what discounts they are offering. [Barclaycard Payments](/topic/barclaycard-payments), commented on the rising cost of living and inflationary pressures. Montano predicted that retailers will want to attract them and get a nice boost after Christmas. They will be looking to spend them during the Boxing Day sales. Dr.

Although Boxing Day is not celebrated in the United States, it is celebrated in Canada, Britain, Australia, New Zealand and other Commonwealth countries, ...

According to Almanac.com, Boxing Day in Ireland is also known as St. However, despite its name, a popular holiday sporting event does NOT include boxing! But, what exactly is Boxing Day?

Valtteri Bottas opted to burn off his Christmas dinner calories and toxins with a competitive bike ride in Adelaide on Boxing Day.

On day after Christmas, government, churches and aid groups work together to provide food, books, and school fees to tens of thousands of needy kids.

“Some of the children found themselves in new environments and in new schools and they had to grapple with the new environment and performance. The U.N. "The children in the Northwest region have gone through very disturbing times due to insecurity, and once displaced, you bear with me, you already have some psychological instability,” he told VOA via a messaging app from Bamenda, capital of the Northwest region. "Children that have been displaced are living in very deplorable situations,” Ndi said. Cameroon is marking Boxing Day, the day after Christmas when gifts are traditionally given to the poor, with a nationwide gift drive for internally displaced children. “We thought it necessary that we could seek assistance and donations from some of our elite and then we get to these children so that some that didn't have anything to eat at all, can have something to eat.

Newly crowned world champions, in fact. And, soon, Premier League champions. Just five days after lifting the Club World Cup for the first time in Liverpool ...

The cake’s icing was still to come, though. A 10-point lead at the summit. It was a performance of champions.

Shoppers appear to have defied Boxing Day expectations with early indications suggesting footfall at UK retail destinations is up by as much as half on this ...

Better-than-expected numbers after 2021's Covid-hit Christmas remain well below pre-pandemic levels.

Having said that, retailers can take confidence knowing shoppers still plan to make the most of the deals and discounts on offer.” “While I’m heartened to see that the West End’s recovery has continued during a busy festive season, the district would have performed much better if public transport was running as normal. In central London, footfall more than doubled on last year – up 139%, but was down 22% on 2019. Some shops including Home Bargains and Poundland remained shut. [another rail strike](https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2011/dec/26/boxing-day-tube-strike-ahead) and the underlying challenge of the cost of living crisis,” Wehrle said. [levels seen before the pandemic](https://www.theguardian.com/business/2019/dec/25/shoppers-expected-to-spend-more-than-4bn-on-boxing-day).

Footfall was up on last year but still well below pre-coronavirus pandemic levels, according to Springboard data.

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