huawei ye7
2025-01-09   

huawei ye7 Boxing Day shopper footfall was down 7.9% across UK retail destinations by 5pm, in comparison to last year, MRI Software found. The slump in the number of people heading to the shops during Boxing Day sales signals a return to declining pre-pandemic levels, an analyst has said. Boxing Day shopper footfall was down 7.9% from last year across all UK retail destinations up until 5pm, MRI Software’s OnLocation Footfall Index found. However, this year’s data had been compared with an unusual spike in footfall as 2023 was the first “proper Christmas” period without Covid-19 pandemic restrictions, an analyst at the retail technology company said. It found £4.6 billion will be spent overall on the festive sales. Before the pandemic the number of Boxing Day shoppers on the streets had been declining year on year. The last uplift recorded by MRI was in 2015. Jenni Matthews, marketing and insights director at MRI Software, told the PA news agency: “We’ve got to bear in mind that (last year) was our first proper Christmas without any (Covid-19) restrictions or limitations. “Figures have come out that things have stabilised, we’re almost back to what we saw pre-pandemic.” There were year-on-year declines in footfall anywhere between 5% and 12% before Covid-19 restrictions, she said. MRI found 12% fewer people were out shopping on Boxing Day in 2019 than in 2018, and there were 3% fewer in 2018 than in 2017, Ms Matthews added. She said: “It’s the shift to online shopping, it’s the convenience, you’ve got the family days that take place on Christmas Day and Boxing Day.” People are also increasingly stocking-up before Christmas, Ms Matthews said, and MRI found an 18% increase in footfall at all UK retail destinations on Christmas Eve this year compared with 2023. Ms Matthews said: “We see the shops are full of people all the way up to Christmas Eve, so they’ve probably got a couple of good days of food, goodies, everything that they need, and they don’t really need to go out again until later on in that week. “We did see that big boost on Christmas Eve. It looks like shoppers may have concentrated much of their spending in that pre-Christmas rush.” Many online sales kicked off between December 23 and the night of Christmas Day and “a lot of people would have grabbed those bargains from the comfort of their own home”, she said. She added: “I feel like it’s becoming more and more common that people are grabbing the bargains pre-Christmas.” Footfall is expected to rise on December 27 as people emerge from family visits and shops re-open, including Next, Marks and Spencer and John Lewis that all shut for Boxing Day. It will also be payday for some as it is the last Friday of the month. A study by Barclays Consumer Spend had forecast that shoppers would spend £236 each on average in the Boxing Day sales this year, but that the majority of purchases would be made online. Nearly half of respondents said the cost-of-living crisis will affect their post-Christmas shopping but the forecast average spend is still £50 more per person than it was before the pandemic, with some of that figure because of inflation, Barclays said. Amid the financial pressures, many people are planning to buy practical, perishable and essential items such as food and kitchenware. A total of 65% of shoppers are expecting to spend the majority of their sales budget online. Last year, Barclays found 63.9% of Boxing Day retail purchases were made online. However, a quarter of respondents aim to spend mostly in store – an 11% rise compared with last year. Karen Johnson, head of retail at Barclays, said: “Despite the ongoing cost-of-living pressures, it is encouraging to hear that consumers will be actively participating in the post-Christmas sales. “This year, we’re likely to see a shift towards practicality and sustainability, with more shoppers looking to bag bargains on kitchen appliances and second-hand goods.” Consumers choose in-store shopping largely because they enjoy the social aspect and touching items before they buy, Barclays said, adding that high streets and shopping centres are the most popular destinations.Eight weeks ago, Beverly 'Bev' Sherwood had to re-teach herself how to walk at 104 years old after suffering a stroke while gardening. or signup to continue reading It was not the first time Ms Sherwood had to re-learn how to walk after she suffered from "an unknown health condition" as a child which took away her ability to walk. "I used to sit on the veranda of my family house in a chair until one day I decided to hang onto the railing and I pulled myself up and taught myself to walk," she said. Now 105, Ms Sherwood participates in spin classes in Gerringong, an activity she looks forward to "every week". "I started spin at 101 years old, and now I am 105 years old, and I just love moving my body with all my class friends," she said. "My husband Choc was a sportsman and together we enjoyed playing tennis and lawn bowls together. "Keeping fit and active has helped my body keep going through life, serious health conditions and to now live as at 105 years old." Ms Sherwood's trainer from Soul Fit Co, Korin Koutsomihalis, called the centenarian the "biggest inspiration". "I honestly don't think I will meet someone in my lifetime again who inspires me to live life active more than Bev Sherwood," she said. "At a recent visit with her in recovery at the hospital, Bev said to me, 'Korin, I want to walk.' She stood up and held onto my arm, and we together started to take her first steps forward again. "She is iconic and reminds us all to make every training session count to help us live our best lives." A new study from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) has revealed 60 per cent of Australians are obese or overweight and as Australia's biggest killer. The new research has promoted AUSactive to call for a new "Walk the Talk" preventative health campaign. AUSactive CEO Barrie Elvish said the urgency was "clear". "Australia needs to stop being a nation of spectators and become one of participants," he said. "Just 15 minutes of movement a day can reverse poor health trends, ease mental strain and save billions in healthcare costs." Ms Koutsomihalis said Ms Sherwood is proof "you can get active and healthy" no matter your circumstances. "When we approach moving our bodies with a mindset that is positive and nurturing, great things happen," she said. "The key is that we need to tap into our bodies 'do-ability'. "That is training for life and training that allows us to enjoy exercise to its full potential." Reporter at the Illawarra Mercury, covering the local community. Got a tip? Send it through to me at joel.ehsman@austcommunitymedia.com.au. He/Him Reporter at the Illawarra Mercury, covering the local community. Got a tip? Send it through to me at joel.ehsman@austcommunitymedia.com.au. He/Him DAILY Today's top stories curated by our news team. WEEKDAYS Grab a quick bite of today's latest news from around the region and the nation. WEEKLY The latest news, results & expert analysis. WEEKDAYS Catch up on the news of the day and unwind with great reading for your evening. WEEKLY Get the editor's insights: what's happening & why it matters. WEEKLY Love footy? We've got all the action covered. WEEKLY Every Saturday and Tuesday, explore destinations deals, tips & travel writing to transport you around the globe. WEEKLY Going out or staying in? Find out what's on. WEEKDAYS Sharp. Close to the ground. Digging deep. Your weekday morning newsletter on national affairs, politics and more. TWICE WEEKLY Your essential national news digest: all the big issues on Wednesday and great reading every Saturday. WEEKLY Get news, reviews and expert insights every Thursday from CarExpert, ACM's exclusive motoring partner. TWICE WEEKLY Get real, Australia! Let the ACM network's editors and journalists bring you news and views from all over. AS IT HAPPENS Be the first to know when news breaks. DAILY Your digital replica of Today's Paper. Ready to read from 5am! DAILY Test your skills with interactive crosswords, sudoku & trivia. Fresh daily! Advertisement Advertisement

Micron’s Surge. How Its Stock Price Could Change the Gaming World.

French PM meets Macron to resign after no-confidence vote

Northern Rivers Community Foundation provides critical funding to female changemakersAn Ole Miss student exchanged messages with the man now on trial in his killing, police say

Related hot word search:

Previous: huawei y7e
Next: hw y7p