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Black Friday sales boom in Scotland credited to falling closer to Christmas

Black Friday sales boosted retail revenue by more than 10% in Scotland, with footfall increasing by almost 5% compared to 2023, latest figures show. The Scottish Retail Consortium has published data on shopping patterns on the Black Friday week in ...

06 Dec 2024 at 13:16

Consumer confidence falls again amid ‘despondent mood’ ahead of October Budget

Consumer confidence has fallen again amid further worsening sentiment around the upcoming autumn Budget, according to a long-running survey. GfK’s Consumer Confidence Index fell one point in October to minus 21, as people’s predictions for the ...

25 Oct 2024 at 00:01

Life

Shopping addiction: Signs you’re out of control

We’ve all gotten carried away adding too much stuff to our online shopping basket once in a while, or have chucked a few extra items in the trolley, telling ourselves we deserve a treat. But shopping, when it gets out of control, can become a ...

08 Aug 2025 at 08:00

Life

5 ways to stop ‘lifestyle creep’ draining your bank account

Do your savings goals go out of the window if you get an invite for a night out or you spot an influencer recommending a “must-have” purchase on social media? If your income can’t outrun your spending, it could be a sign of “lifestyle creep”....

31 Jan 2025 at 13:48

Two-fifths of consumers halt online purchase over no free delivery or return

More than two-fifths of consumers have stopped an online purchase because the retailer does not offer free delivery or return, a survey suggests. While 42% consider having to pay for delivery or return a deal-breaker, 13% also admit to ...

09 Jun 2025 at 00:01

Retail sales fall unexpectedly in October amid Budget hit to consumer confidence

Retail sales fell unexpectedly last month for the first time since May in the latest sign of consumer caution ahead of the Budget. Official figures showed retail sales by volume fell 1.1% during October, following an upwardly revised ...

21 Nov 2025 at 10:20

Eight in 10 Black Friday deals the same price or cheaper at other times – Which?

Eight in 10 products advertised as Black Friday deals are the same price or cheaper at the other times of the year, an annual study by Which? suggests. The watchdog compared prices on 175 home, technology and health appliances from ...

25 Nov 2025 at 09:51

Life

What’s the ‘no spend’ trend and how to make it work

By the end of the month it can be easy to think, ‘Where did all my money go?’ If this sounds familiar, and if you feel as though you often have little to show for the cash you’ve spent, the ‘no spend’ trend could be for you. It’s ...

03 Oct 2025 at 10:21

Life

5 simple ways to give your finances a ‘spring clean’ and save money

Spring is finally showing signs of appearing and for some it may be an opportunity to give their finances a bit of a clear out. As the daylight hours lengthen and people get out and about a bit more, it’s also a good time to ...

14 Mar 2025 at 10:19

Millions head online at 6am, 7am and 8am as alarms go off, data shows

Britons reach for their mobile phone as soon as they wake up – with spikes in network traffic detected immediately after 6am, 7am and 8am, figures show. Millions of people pick up their phone on the hour – likely when most ...

09 Jan 2025 at 00:01

More shoppers hit high streets and retail parks for late Christmas purchases

Shoppers descended on UK high streets and retail parks to buy last-minute gifts on Christmas Eve, boosting retailers amid a challenging consumer backdrop. More shoppers visited shops and retail destinations compared with ...

24 Dec 2025 at 21:09

Retailers suffer disappointing December amid cost-of-living woes

Retailers suffered a disappointing December as rising bills and food costs kept shoppers at home, figures show. Total UK footfall was down 2.9% over the month year on year, according to data from the British Retail ...

09 Jan 2026 at 00:01

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