3/4 of Brits will do 1/2 of their Christmas shopping online

CATEGORY: Ecommerce

It’s 86 days until Christmas. According to research, 29% of Brits have already started on the Christmas shopping. A further 18% will start in October, 25% in November and 23% (including me) won’t start until December.

But most significantly, 76% of UK consumers say they’ll be doing at least half of their shopping online. Interestingly, 3% say they’ll get everything in the shops. Which is quaint.

The research is fresh from Yodel. The survey of 3165 people was carried out between 7 and 9 September 2015.

Dick Stead, executive chairman of Yodel, said: “The advent of online shopping, speed of delivery and pre-Christmas promotions has changed the way we shop and we wanted to understand consumers’ shopping trends. The results are important because they give a clear idea of what to expect over the coming months as we plan for big spikes in the number of parcels that we deliver to shoppers, as well as return to retailers. It’s good to see that so many people have already started their shopping, and we are well prepared to handle the huge numbers of orders that are still to be bought.”

RELATED POSTS..

Yodel Northern Ireland parcel locker trial

Yodel Northern Ireland parcel locker trial

New 99,000 sq. ft Coventry Yodel depot

New 99,000 sq. ft Coventry Yodel depot

eBay label promo - 30% off carriers

eBay label promo – 30% off carriers

2023 Ecommerce World Review - March 28/29

Save the date: 2023 Ecommerce World Review

8 million Brits resell unwanted Christmas presents

8 million Brits resell unwanted Christmas presents

ChannelX Guide...

Featured in this article from the ChannelX Guide – companies that can help you grow and manage your business.

Latest

Take a look through a selection of the latest articles on ChannelX

Register for Newsletter

Receive 5 newsletters per week

Gain access to all research

Be notified of upcoming events and webinars