Next plans to launch its famous Boxing Day sale on its website on Christmas Eve. Considered one of the country’s biggest post-Christmas retail events, Next staff used to see shoppers queuing up from the early hours to snap up bargains on Boxing Day. But the company changed its sale opening date in 2021.
The retail giant now closes its shops on December 26 and reopens them at 6am the following day. Next has been known to slash prices by as much as 70% for its sale, according to The Sun. Items included in the sale vary depending on the shop, but anyone who wants to grab a bargain sooner can use a VIP code if they have a nextpay credit account.
In last year’s sale, Next offered discounts of up to 50% on a range of items from its fashion, beauty, electricals and homeware lines.
Other retail giants take the same approach to the timing of their Boxing Day sales.
M&S and John Lewis typically launch theirs online on Christmas Eve, with all or most of their shops closed on December 26.
Shoppers can browse the retailers’ sale offers in stores when shops typically reopen on December 27.
Other retailers have typically launched their Boxing Day sales on December 26. This includes New Look, River Island and Matalan.
Some high street stalwarts are closing on Boxing Day. These include Waitrose, Aldi, Lidl, Poundland, Pets at Home and B&Q according to The Sun.
Tesco stores will be open on Boxing Day from 9am to 6pm, with its Express outlets open an hour longer.
Sainsbury’s opens on Boxing Day from 9am to 6pm, with its convenience stores open an extra three hours until 9pm.
Asda’s hours are the same while The Co-op opens from 10am to 7pm on Boxing Day. Its convenience stores will be open from 9am to 7pm.
Morrisons will be welcoming customers between 9am and 6pm on Boxing Day.
