Insight Reports 11 minutes premiumHoliday 2020: UK Retail Wrap-Up—Digitally Adept Retailers Thrive; UK Retail Sales Fall in December Author By 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 January 25, 2021 premium This report is for Premium subscribers only. Learn more about subscriptions here. Other research you may be interested in: