A designer shopping outlet has reported a rise in Boxing Day visitors, as most UK shops saw fewer people. Swindon Designer Outlet says it saw a 6% increase in footfall across the day compared to 2023.

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Boxing Day shoppers are staying away from the High Street and shopping centres, compared with last year, initial footfall data suggests. Data gathered by MRI Software shows morning footfall on UK high streets is down 10.2% on 2023, while shopping centres have seen a 13.9% fall in visitors, as of 12:00 GMT.

Footfall across UK retail destinations was down 4.9% compared to last year, signaling changing consumer preferences and challenges for bricks-and-mortar stores.

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The traditional Boxing Day sales in the UK experienced lower footfall than in 2023, partly because of the rise of online shopping and deals. Several major retailers also remained closed on the day. Vi

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Despite the fall in shoppers heading out to physical stores, customers still plan on spending hundreds of pounds online