Insight Report 11 minutes PremiumHoliday 2020: UK Retail Wrap-Up—Digitally Adept Retailers Thrive; UK Retail Sales Fall in December Coresight Research January 25, 2021 What's InsideWe review UK retail sales and major retailers’ trading updates from the 2020 holiday period. This UK Retail Wrap-Up report can help to gauge the scale and shape of demand as we head further into 2021. We provide trading updates for a comprehensive list of UK retailers including ASOS, Dixons Carphone, M&S, Next, Sainsbury’s and Tesco, as well as a timeline of key events in the UK related to Covid-19. See also our US Retail Wrap-Up report. CONTENTS What’s the Story? Why It Matters Holiday Retail Sales: In Detail December Downturn Home and Electronics See a Strong Peak Season Online Sales Jump 61% Retailers’ Trading Updates: In Detail Apparel and General Merchandise Grocery Remains Strong Omissions and Additions Major UK Retailers’ Holiday-Period Trading Updates: 2020 vs. 2019 What We Think Appendix: UK Covid-19 Timeline This report is for subscribers only. Learn more about subscriptions here.If you are a subscriber, please log in. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: European Grocery Retail Dynamics Amid Broader Inflationary TrendsOctober 2023 China Retail Sales: Year-over-Year Growth Rate Continues To ImproveRetailers Harness Seasonal Shifts: China Consumer TrackerEarnings Insights 4Q22, Week 7: BJ’s Wholesale, Dick’s, JD.com and Ulta Beauty Post Strong Sales Growth; Gap Sees Sales Decline
