UK shoppers are expected to spend £86bn over the festive season despite ‘cautious Christmas’

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Exclusive: The total spend by UK shoppers is expected to increase 1.8% to reach £86.4bn this Christmas, according to data from Rendle Intelligence and Insights shared with Retail Week.

The increase in spend is forecast despite low consumer confidence, the recent budget and the fact that this could be a “cautious Christmas” for consumers.

 

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