Boxing day sales 2021: How to shop like a pro

For people across the UK, Boxing Day sales have become an essential part of the festive period and a landmark event in the shopping calendar that, just like Black Friday and Cyber Monday, sees prices slashed on everything from toys and clothing to big-budget technology.

Typically, shoppers queue outside stores around the country before sunrise, later toting armfuls of discounted products, while hundreds and thousands of people descend on central London.


Of course this year things might be different, with many people self-isolating due to the spread of the new coronavirus variant, omicron.

But you can still make the most of retailers offering deals online.

Set a budget
With so many deals on offer, it can easy to get swept along in the sales frenzy if you don?t set a spending limit.

While a product might be heavily discounted, it could still be out of your personal budget so to prevent going ?off list?, work out what you can afford to spend beforehand and stick to it.

Set up online accounts beforehand
If you?re planning on doing your Boxing Day shopping online, it is a good idea to sign up for accounts with all the shops you might want to visit the big day.

This is especially vital for big e-commerce websites like Amazon where products are likely to sell out fast.

To make shopping easier and quicker, store your address and payment details too, and if you want next day delivery, check websites for membership options such as Amazon Prime or Asos Premier Delivery

BARGAIN hunters can get major discounts as shops launch their Boxing Day sales. There are huge discounts on everything from clothes and homeware to beauty and tech, offering savings of up to 75%. ... The Boxing Day sales have traditionally been the biggest day of the year in the UK retail calendar.