UK Shoppers Cut Christmas Costs by Buying Early and Dining In, Says Aldi
Britons feeling the pinch are spreading the cost of Christmas by shopping earlier and swapping festive meals out for dining in, the boss of the UK arm of German discounter Aldi said on Monday.
UK consumer confidence remains fragile following the government's tax-raising budget last month, and with household bills continuing to rise their spending has been waning.
"In terms of what we're seeing in customer trends particularly in the festive season, there's no doubt customers are spreading their spend," Aldi UK CEO Giles Hurley told...
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