• 25% off Debenhams
• 25% off Fashion Union
• 20% off Oasis
• 20% off Buton Menswear
• 20% off BHS

Last year Marks and Spencer started the online pre-Christmas sales with a number of 20% off days, taking all other retailers by surprise, however that was in December!

Many more retailers are expected to follow and promote cheaper prices before VAT reverts to 17.5% on 1 January, having been cut to 15% in November 2008.

In a recent Which? survey christmas presents including books, perfumes, CDs and toys, were on average 17 per cent cheaper from internet retailers than from high street shops. The researchers ccompared 28 of the most popular gifts online and compared the standard high street prices of both national chains and independent retailers.

Two Dates For Your Diary
The busiest day for online Christmas shopping is expected to be Monday 7 December.
The busiest day for highstreet Christmas shopping is expected to be Saturday 19 December.

The majority of businesses and retailers recognize that in-store shopping is quickly becoming a thing of the past, and are focusing more of their efforts to on-line buyers. Virtually every big name store can be accessed on-line, and provide their own shipping and other services to ensure you get your present in time for Christmas.

Furthermore, many stores actually offer you more of a selection on their site simply because they don’t have to worry about running out of stock on the item at one particular store, and you won’t have to dash from store to store to find what you are looking for.

Afraid of missing the power sales or dirt cheap clearances found at the actual stores? Well, retailers have taken that into consideration as well, and much of the great deals to be had by heading out can be found on-line as well. This makes it possible for you to get your at an affordable price without losing your precious beauty sleep to limited in-store sale hours.

Still, there are plenty of on-line sites not affiliated with an actual store to visit, and these offer you a wide selection and excellent bargains.

By scouring the web instead of cramped store aisles, you can do most of your shopping without leaving the comfort of your own home or office, and in half the time.