Late shopper rush drives Boxing Day sales traffic

Late shopper rush boosts Boxing Day sales traffic, setting a decade-high footfall increase according to MRI Software data. Despite the surge, Barclays predicts a £1bn spending drop this year. Footfall remained strong post-Christmas, with expectations for the shopping momentum to continue into the new year. Retail analyst Jenni Matthews foresees positive retail sector growth, especially as stores reopen and shoppers gear up for the New Year.