Insight ReportHoliday 2020: UK Retail Wrap-Up—Digitally Adept Retailers Thrive; UK Retail Sales Fall in December Coresight Research January 25, 2021 Reasons to ReadWe 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 Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 22: Marks & Spencer Announces Additional Store OpeningsFinancial Sentiment At Highest Level Year to Date: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 32, 2025—InfographicWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 51: Retailers Announce Around 250 Store Openings for 2026US CPG Sales Tracker: CPG E-Commerce Growth Eases from Prime Day Peak; General Merchandise Decline Confirms Pull-Forward Effect
