Bargain-hungry Brits have ditched the high street for online shopping today as Black Friday deals saw customers splurge millions of pounds on the internet.
People in the UK are set to spend £2.5billion on Black Friday alone, but shopping centres from Birmingham to Manchester were left desolate as consumers decided against the usual crush to bag deals online.
Only a handful of die-hard shoppers decided to brave the near-freezing conditions this morning to get to the front of queues outside stores in a bid to beat others to the biggest discounts.
However, more than £1billion will be spent on internet stores alone today, with online transactions up by 55 per cent on last year before 9am this morning, according to tech firm Loqate.
To add to the high street woes, a survey has found almost one in five millennials admit to 'ghost buying' on Black Friday, whereby they visit shops in the city centre to view a product before purchasing it online.
The online YouGov research on shopping habits around Black Friday and Cyber Monday found that 18 per cent of 18 to 24-year-olds will buy from an online retailer while still stood in the high street store.
Online shopping picked up in earnest from 5am onwards today, with online transactions growing 45 per cent faster than last year, which is slightly lower than the annual increase of 50 per cent seen from 2016 to 2017.
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Shoppers battle to find the best deals at the Bullring shopping centre in Birmingham, which had a slow start to the day before business picked up later in the morning
Black Friday shoppers in Glasgow, Scotland, making the most of deals although many will shop online or on their mobile phones rather than visit the high street, forecasters said
Shoppers in Birmingham browse the deals as a survey finds that almost one in five millennials admit to 'ghost buying' on Black Friday, whereby they visit shops in the city centre to view a product before purchasing it online
Bargain-hungry Brits have ditched the high street (such as Manchester, pictured) for online shopping this morning as Black Friday deals saw customers splurge millions of pounds on the internet
Shoppers leave Currys PC World store armed with TVs at the Silverlink shopping centre in North Shields, North Tyneside as Black Friday frenzy strikes Britain again
Crowds finally begin to pack out the Bullring shopping centre in Birmingham this afternoon, following a slow start to proceedings as many shoppers decided to go online to find a deal
A shop front displays its Black Friday sales in Oxford Circus as crowds pick up following a slow start on the high street this morning
A couple cannot hide their glee after securing a 49 inch TV at a Tesco in Newcastle. Britons are predicted to spend £2.44billion in the Black Friday sales today, as shoppers battle it for cut-price TVs and electrical goods
People queue up at the HMV store before the opening during the Black Friday sales in Oxford Street in London this morning
There were some early-morning Black Friday shoppers battling for deals first thing today, as shown in Newcastle at a Tesco, shortly after it opened its doors at 5am
Online shoppers boasted on social media about the purchases they had made on Black Friday, during which Brits are expected to splurge £2.5billion
The traditional Black Friday rush wasn't felt everywhere, however (pictured is Bluewater shopping centre in Kent). Forecasters have predicted a dip in sales in stores with big profits being made online this year
Pictured is a deserted car park at Bluewater shopping centre this morning in Kent, with the cold and rainy weather no doubt playing a part in customers deciding to shop online instead
A mostly empty Oxford Street in London this morning, with shoppers happy to chance their arm with online deals this year
It was the same story at Leeds shopping centre, which was almost completely empty of shoppers at about 8.30am this morning
Bargain hunters who headed straight to the electronics aisle at Tesco in Newcastle this morning to buy an Xbox were left disappointed when it appeared only six games were on sale
Glasgow city centre was practically devoid of early-morning shoppers today, with forecasters predicting that the majority of sales would come from online buyers
Spending on mobile continues to dominate as a device of choice across all purchases. However, desktop spending peaked between 9am and 10am as consumers browsed at their desks.
Shoppers are expected to part with £13.4million every minute on everything from clothing to cosmetics on Black Friday, while over the weekend that figure will top £7billion, an average of £220 each for every Brit.
Following from the launch of its Black Friday deals this morning, Currys PC World has seen three orders per second, with the Nintendo Switch and Samsung Galaxy Tab A its best-selling items.
John Lewis said it received the bulk of its traffic between 6am and 7am, with shoppers keen to get their hands on reduced goods such as the Apple Airpods and the Applewatch series 3.
Committed bargain hunters flocked to the technology aisle of Tesco this morning to snap up Xboxes - but had to battle because only six were left.
Shoppers queued up at 5am outside the store in Kingston Park, Newcastle, to get the best Black Friday deals.
Other offers throughout the store did not receive the same frenzied treatment and aisles filled with deals on items such as luggage were left largely empty.
Bargain hunters seemed to be able to browse and place items such as televisions in their trolleys with relative ease - a different scene from previous Black Fridays which have seen shoppers come to blows.
One onlooker said: 'Almost all of the people bypassed the flagged up deals and headed straight for the Xbox section. There was some frantic grabbing for the Xbox deals.
'Overall though, everyone was quite polite, there was no scrapping and people were milling around looking at the other offers.'
Some of the best deals had already sold out before much of the UK had even woken up this morning, with retailers starting their offers overnight.
London's Carnaby Street awaits the Black Friday rush this morning, amid a bleak start to sales on the high street across the UK
Despite promises that this year could be one of the biggest ever for retailers, the Black Friday buzz failed to catch on in city centres this morning
One shopper at Liverpool's ONE shopping centre takes a break after walking away with plenty of deals on Black Friday this morning
Stores in Oxford Street (shown) were dead this morning, but shoppers are still expected to part with an average of £2.95million every minute on everything from cut price TVs and electricals to clothing and cosmetics
A solitary shopper waits patiently outside the Next store at the Bullring shopping centre in Birmingham as Black Friday fails to catch fire on the high street this morning
Photos from the Bullring shopping centre in Birmingham showed how many local shoppers favoured online browsing as opposed to braving the cold first thing this morning
People queue up outside Foot Locker before opening during the Black Friday sales in Oxford Street, London this morning
Thousands braved the near-freezing conditions overnight to queue outside stores up and down the country, including Tesco in Newcastle, to beat other shoppers to the biggest discounts
Shoppers are taking advantage of the annual Black Friday sales early this morning, with this couple pictured walking out of the Tesco Extra store in Gorton, Manchester
Amazon, together with Debenhams, House of Fraser, Argos and many others have been running sales all this week with plans to step up the discounts today, promising savings of 60 per cent.
Yesterday, stunned shoppers were stuck in queues on the streets and on the internet as thousands of online customers tried to bag bargains in the Black Friday sales - hours before they officially began.
Popular websites crashed as savvy spenders attempted to get an early look at the offers at shops including JD Sports, GAME and Debenhams where perfume is VAT free and dressing gowns are half price.
Dozens of shoppers said they were 'locked out' of the website as they hunted for items on sale as one shopper commented 'I thought the point of online sales was to avoid queues'.
Shoppers for the GAME website were shocked when they were given their number in the queue with one man from Bolton tweeting to show he was behind 107,579 others in the virtual line.
More than 200,000 people were searching for deals on the site which crashed when they went live at 6pm.
The rise of Black Friday, which was controversially imported from the USA by Amazon, has turned the Christmas shopping season on its head by bringing forward spending to the end of November.
The term was apparently first coined by the police in Philadelphia in the Fifties.
The event has proved to be a curse for many retailers, given angry crowd scenes in past years and the fact that the price cuts savage potential profits during a crucial sales period.
It has also created real problems for high streets, which are already struggling because of sky high business rates, with an increasing proportion of sales shifting to online stores.
Early-morning risers queue outside Foot Locker in Birmingham's main shopping centre, the Bullring, which is set for an incredibly busy day
Eager bargain hunters wait in the near-freezing conditions in Gorton, Manchester for Tesco Extra to open ahead of a busy day of Black Friday madness
A shopper heads back home after a particularly early start this morning to pick up a new television from Tesco Extra in Gorton, Manchester
Stacked televisions are pictured ahead of doors opening at a Tesco in Newcastle. Britain's retailers are hoping Black Friday discounts will get shoppers spending again after a torrid year for much of the sector
Some of the best deals had already sold out before much of the UK had even woken up this morning, with retailers starting their offers overnight (electronics retailer GAME was already sold out of its Nintendo Switch and two game deal this morning)
The event has proved to be a curse for many retailers, given angry crowd scenes in past years and the fact that the price cuts savage potential profits during a crucial sales period
Generally, internet shopping accounts for just under 20 per cent of retail spending, however it soars to more than 40 per cent for Black Friday and through the weekend to Cyber Monday
John Lewis is running its own deals across the store, as well as price matching reductions made by rivals, and eBay expects around 100million visits to its UK site over the next four days.
Gap is being particularly aggressive with a blanket reduction of 40 per cent plus a bonus saving of an extra 25 per cent off anything that is already in its sale.
Over two fifths - 42per cent - of Britons are planning to make Black Friday event purchases, according to research by accountants KPMG.
Its UK head of retail, Paul Martin, said: 'Retailers will naturally be keen to make the most of these events, and our survey would certainly suggest that consumers are gearing up for it.
'Of course Black Friday's deep discounting does offer a key time for consumers to treat themselves.
'Our findings highlight that the promotional period is favoured by younger consumers, with 75 per cent of people aged 18 to 24 saying they'll be shopping during Black Friday, compared to just 36 per cent of 45 to 54-year-olds, and just 24 per cent of those over the age of 55.
He added: 'It's unsurprising that younger generations are most excited by retail events like Black Friday. Many shoppers are likely to recall how the slashed pricing in store resulted in stampedes, which is just not what mature consumers seek out.
'Since Black Friday was adopted by Brits back in 2013, retailers have increasingly moved offers online, and that coincidently is where a higher proportion of younger consumers can be found.'
Respected retail analyst Richard Hyman said many retailers feel forced to take part in Black Friday for fear of missing out on a share on the nation's festive spending.
Bargain-hungry Brits leave a Tesco in Manchester with a new TV. The country is set to spend £2.44billion in the Black Friday sales today, as shoppers battle it for cut-price TVs and electrical goods online
A father and son leave Tesco in Birmingham with a new television in tow following an early start this morning, as thousands of shoppers hoped to beat the crowds normally associated with Black Friday
Shoppers eagerly await entry to the Tesco Extra store in Gorton, Manchester. According to researcher Springboard, footfall on the main shopping streets is anticipated to drop versus 2017, while online transactions are forecast to rise
Black Friday is FINALLY here! Shopping bonanza continues with even MORE cut-price deals on everything from clothing to tech - and we reveal the best bargains on offer
It may feel as if Black Friday has already being going on forever, but after a week of early deals the big day is finally here - with some attractive options for bargain hunters on the high street.
While some retailers launched their deals as early as a week ago, others have held off until today meaning there's plenty to tempt shoppers who feel they haven't spotted anything that takes their fancy just yet.
And according to retail sales aggregator LovetheSales.com, this is set to be a bumper year for customers in search of a deal.
A massive 42 per cent of stock across 950 retailers is currently discounted, and last night alone 154,000 extra products were added. The discounts are better too, at an average of 37 per cent, compared with 33 per cent last year and 30 per cent in 2016.
Whether you're after new home appliances, a mobile phone upgrade or some pampering beauty and grooming products, here we reveal some of the best deals on the high street.
BEAUTY & GROOMING
Continuously replenishing moisture throughout the day, Ultra Facial Cream leaves skin feeling smooth, soft and hydrated. With a lightweight texture and easily absorbed formula, this facial cream is perfect for daily use. Ultra Facial Cream is specially formulated with moisturising Squalane and water retaining Imperata Cylindrica to protect the skin throughout harsh weather conditions. These ingredients help your skin to stay hydrated for longer.
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Luxurious fragrance gift set with three Michael Kors eau de parfums. Contains MK Rose Radiant Gold EdP Spray 30ml: A spicy floral scent, MK 24k Brilliant Gold EdP Spray 30ml, a fruity floral fragrance with juicy notes of mandarin orange, and MK White Luminous Gold EdP Spray 30ml, an oriental white floral aroma.
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Terracotta powder by Guerlain will keep skin oil-free thanks to its incredibly fine powder and warm tone. Formulated with a combination of vitamin C and E, the bronzing powder will invigorate the skin and help to combat free radicals, it comes in a re-usable white and gold case, with a mirror, for on-the-go touch-ups.
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Master the art of makeup perfection with a complete collection of flawless base tools to transform your everyday look. Includes Benefit the POREfessional 7.5ml primer, Hello Flawless Oxygen WOW Brightening Sunscreen 7ml, Boi-ing Industrial Strength Concealer Medium and Deep 2 x 1.5g, Hello Flawless Custom Powder Cover Up 4g.
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The one where it all started, the ghd original styler AKA ghd IV styler is favoured for creating sleek and smooth everyday styles with enhanced shine. This original hair hero uses ceramic heat technology to style at the optimum styling temperature, for perfect results every time. Simple, effective, iconic.
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Adventure on an exotic Arabian journey with the latest eyeshadow palette by Huda Beauty. This richly toned palette features 18 versatile shades that can be layered in infinite ways to create a vast array of looks with just one palette. Layer different textures to create unique combinations or add intrigue to smooth matte shades with a duo-chrome topper. From subtle, natural looks to dramatic statements and bold glittering looks, this palette will become your new essential for all your makeup routines.
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Sparkles of Pink Pepper, Tangerine and Strawberry introduce a flash of White Flowers and Tuberose to this Eau De Parfum fragrance. Intoxicating and dangerously sexy, the scent parades on a catwalk of addictive Powdery Woods.
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A sexy blend of modern notes and a classic vibe. Versace Man is a stylish, elegant blend of light, fresh, Mediterranean notes like neroli and black pepper blended with spicy and sensual notes of saffron, cardamom and tobacco.
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WOMEN'S FASHION
Glam up any outfit with this red faux fur jacket. Made with supersoft faux fur, this relaxed fitting jacket is perfect for layering and has a chic shirt collar and long-length sleeves.
Available from SimplyBe in sizes 12 to 32
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Long sleeves keep things sophisticated while the above knee hemline and all over sparkle makes this an outfit for the dancefloor. This dress is not just about style either, because its gathered waistline and long sleeves will ensure your fabulous figure is made the most of dress.
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Play dress up. This midi length number is sure to get you noticed. You're going to love the contrasting bright hues running through it in stripes with the punchy florals dancing over the top. It really is a dress you're sure to impress in and more importantly feel fabulous wearing, especially with those fancy long sleeves and A-line skirt.
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As versatile as any neutral ankle boot, Rosetta has a low block heel and elasticated side panel, ensuring its easy to slip on and super comfortable too. Handfinished in Italy, its simple styling - a soft round toe and chunky sole - rightly leaves the print to do the talking.
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Bring some sparkle into your wardrobe with this stunning sports crop bra in medium-high support. Constructed using dynamic 2-way stretch superior Italian performance fabrics, the gorgeous print and back detail is designed to turn heads.
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Combining both natural pieces from the earth, with the world's ever-evolving technology, Missoma presents a statement collection expressing an exact extension of Marisa's love for gemstones a turn back in time to where the Missoma story begun.
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Exquisitely designed to see you through season after season, year after year, this trench is your Mon-to-Sun style saviour. The classic details - horn-effect double-breasted buttons, epaulettes and storm flaps - are contrasted by the subtly feminine fit and flare silhouette, for a coat which is made for the modern woman.
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Snuggle up in this super soft and cosy robe made from 100% polyester. The luxurious feeling garment has handy pockets on either side and a tie-waist for a flattering silhouette and comfort.
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Mariana is the perfect day-to-night coat. In a relaxed silhouette, large notch lapels beautifully frame the face while two patch pockets at the front keep your hands cosy
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On trend initial hoop earrings so comfortable you won't want to take them off. Choose initials that are personal to you.
Choose two letters of your choice from this beautiful art deco alphabet hoop collection - either your initials, your kids or loved ones or an O and X for hugs and kisses. Wear all in one ear, or across both ears to create a truly unique look.
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FOR THE HOME
Give your living room a little bit of luxury with the Timpa Marble Side Table, the perfect spot for that cup of tea. The slim, brass plated frame pairs beautifully with the marble tabletop and is bang on trend! Whether you pop it in the living room or next to your favourite reading chair, this table offers up the ideal place
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Express your style with colours pod coffee machine. Colors has a unique and compact design with 3 interchangeable coloured back panels included with each machine. Enjoy over 40 coffee creations and other delicious hot and cold beverages prepared with one easy push of a button.
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With the Weight Watchers Air Fryer there is no need to cut out your favourite fried foods! This Air Fryer will cook your fried fancies with a lower fat content. Fry your tasty treats to perfection with the variable temperature controls and cleaning it is a breeze with the detachable frying basket.
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Panasonic's new toaster is the perfect complement to their Breakfast Collection. Their robust shape and simple look introduce a new dimension to the 2 slice toaster, offering a real design statement for your kitchen.
Five browning levels, defrost and reheat settings and a bread centering feature give optimum all over browning results for a variety of breads and food types.
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The Bosch PSB 1800 LI-2 cordless drill is a professional for fitting projects. Be it screw driving, drilling or impact drilling - this cordless drill completes them ideally with its powerful 2-speed planetary gearbox. During work, you benefit from its handiness and low weight as well as from the maximum endurance of its 18 V lithium-ion battery.
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As versatile as the round casserole, the Oval Cast Iron Casserole is also large enough to roast a whole leg of lamb and narrow enough to leave extra space in the oven for the trimmings. Enhanced, tight-fitting lid with built-in stabilisers seal in flavour with a more secure fit and has enhanced rings and branding for added beauty
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Clean cut with a sleek silhouette, the Tulsa has been carefully handcrafted with the finest materials to bring you a contemporary style sofa that will withstand the test of time. The deep-sprung base is coupled with soft cushioning made with a combination of feathers, down and dense foam and the sofa is available in a variety of fabrics.
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Designed with families in mind, the Colin charcoal fabric 2 seater sofa is a relaxed design with soft, plump seat and back cushions. The sofa's slender arms mean the design offers more seat space for its dimensions, while its hard-wearing fabric covers cope easily with the demands of everyday life.
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The Fredd charcoal upholstered double bed is a minimalist design with birch wood feet and a headboard that is cushioned for added comfort when reading in bed. Designed by and exclusive to Habitat, Fredd's frame has rolled slats and is available in a variety of colours and with and without storage.
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This snooze series mattress has been carefully developed to suit all body types and sleeping habits. It has an increased spring count of 1550 highly responsive pocketed springs that mould perfectly to your body whilst providing excellent postural support.
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Take advantage of Melitta's century of coffee knowhow with their Barista TS Smart Bean-To-Cup Coffee Machine – and make barista-style coffee in your own home in the easiest possible way. The Melitta Connect app links your smartphone or tablet to the smart coffee machine so you can select, design and brew a coffee shop-style coffee (or two) from the comfort of your sofa.
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FOR HIM
French Connection began in 1997 and the brand became very popular worldwide. The fragrance brand continues to grow with lines FCUK for Her, FCUK Connect and FCUK 3 selling at great prices.
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Designed to keep you warm through extreme cold-weather conditions, Our new and improved parka jacket is quilted and padded with a number of internal and external multi use pockets, with a fur trim hood this is a must have for this season.
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The Pioneer 2 is designed for comfort and practicality; it has an upright riding position making it a pleasure to ride both for leisure and commuting purposes. This bike is fully equipped with a kickstand, pannier rack and strong alloy mudguards in a highly polished silver finish meaning you're ready to go.
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This travel bag has been handmade to the highest standards ensuring it's built to last. This incredible leather will just get better and better with time as it's taken away to far flung destinations. Inside there is a large leather zip pocket that can fit a 13' laptop in and keep it secure.This size is ideal for weekends away or as super stylish hand luggage or even a week away.
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Designed and hand crafted by us here at MijMoj Design in the UK and personalised with one or two of your thoughtful or funny messages this makes a stylish and practical addition to your bathroom or bedroom dresser. Compact in size it will easily fit on a shelf or window sill where he can find the light for those precision grooming manoeuvres.
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Let's get ready to RUMBLE! Twitter users snipe and despair at Black Friday madness as bargain hunters battle for deals online and in stores across UK
Social media is awash with memes, outrage and excitement today as Black Friday frenzy sweeps the UK.
Shoppers up and down the country have been sent into a frenzy as they sharpen their elbows and scramble to snap up bargains.
And they are taking to Twitter to flaunt their bargains and joke about their suffering bank balances amid millions being spend on the High Street and online.
More than two fifths of Britons are planning to spend in the Black Friday sales today amid warnings not to 'get carried away by the hype'.
Some 42 per cent of Britons are looking forward to the event, and 22 per cent are specifically looking to buy Christmas presents - while 25 per cent are intending to shop on Cyber Monday, a survey by KPMG suggests.
Black Friday fever has swept the nation this morning, as bargain hunters sharpen their elbows to snap up discounted goods
Social media is awash with memes from excitable shoppers gearing up for the sales
More than two fifths of Britons are planning to spend in the Black Friday sales today amid warnings not to 'get carried away by the hype'
Paul Martin, UK head of retail at KPMG, said: 'Retail performance throughout the year has been dreary to say the least, and we've certainly had a shaky start to the all-important 'golden quarter'.
'Retailers will naturally be keen to make the most of these events, and our survey would certainly suggest that consumers are gearing up for it.'
However, consumer group Which? said its over-arching message to shoppers this year was to not feel pressured into spending after finding that nine in 10 Black Friday deals last year were the same price or even cheaper at other times of the year.
It has urged consumers to be careful not to buy on impulse and instead research products and prices before spending in the sale.
Alex Neill, Which? managing director of home products and services, said: 'While retailers are bombarding us with promises of great discounts and time-limited sales, it's clear that not all deals are as good as they might appear.
'To bag a bargain, do your research and don't get carried away by the hype when shopping in the upcoming sales.'
Early indications suggest that Black Friday spending will dip for the first time this year since its arrival in the UK.
Consumers will spend £2.4 billion on deals in stores and online, down from last year's £2.6 billion, according to the predictions from the Centre for Retail Research (CRR) and VoucherCodes.co.uk.
Analyst Springboard has also said footfall and spending activity over this year's Black Friday period is likely to be affected by economic pressures such as high debt levels and significant living costs, compounded by the event taking place a week earlier this year - before many consumers are paid for the month.
According to KPMG's study, the promotional period is favoured by younger consumers, with 75 per cent of shoppers aged 18 to 24 saying they will be taking advantage of deals compared to 36 per cent of 45 to 54 year olds, and just 24 per cent of over 55s.
Mr Martin added: 'Many shoppers are likely to recall how the slashed pricing in store resulted in stampedes, which is just not what mature consumers seek out.
'Since Black Friday was adopted by Britons back in 2013, retailers have increasingly moved offers online, and that coincidentally is where a higher proportion of younger consumers can be found.'
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