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 paying subscribers only. Already a paying subscriber? Please log in to see the entire report.If you wish to learn more about our subscription plans and become a paying subscriber, click here. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: Oracle 2023 Analyst Meeting: Cloud and Database Tech, Generative AI-Powered Cloud Applications, Growth TrajectoryWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2023, Week 50: VF Corporation Boosts US OpeningsApril 2023 China Retail Sales: Total Sales Accelerate Further as Most Sectors Continue To See Strong GrowthWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2024, Week 2: Bodycare To Open 20 UK Stores