Shoppers are expected to spend 4% less on Boxing Day and during the post-Christmas sales as the cost-of-living crisis continues to bite, according to new data.Research by Barclaycard Payments found that the average shopper intends to buy £229 worth of items in the post-Christmas sales period, a reduction of £18 compared with 2021.Nevertheless, it still represents a busy end to 2022, with technology retailers expected to particularly benefit from shoppers seeking a bargain.

Shoppers are expected to spend 4% less on Boxing Day and during the post-Christmas sales as the cost-of-living crisis continues to bite, according to new data.Research by Barclaycard Payments found that the average shopper intends to buy £229 worth of items in the post-Christmas sales period, a reduction of £18 compared with 2021.Nevertheless, it still represents a busy end to 2022, with technology retailers expected to particularly benefit from shoppers seeking a bargain.