Our reporter ABardsleyMEN is out and about this morning at the shops
It's as much of a Christmas tradition as mine pies and mulled wine for many - and thewill have reporters and photographers out and about at the Trafford Centre and in Manchester city centre.
A spokesman said: “Traffic is likely to build around shopping centres as lots of people seek a bargain in the sales, meanwhile football fans will travel to see their teams. There is scope for localised traffic congestion and more short trips, but traffic should be dispersed throughout the day as people take their time after Christmas Day.”
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.Personal technology items were the most sought-after by those questioned about the post-Christmas sales, at 42 per cent of consumers.
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