According to market analyst, sales is complete on Boxing Day in the UK were higher than any other year, with one claiming that, "The rush to the shops over the weekend has been amazing." The news comes on the back of Chancellor Darling cutting VAT to 15%.

Yet, it is doubtful that things will get better in 2010 with hopes not high for a consumer-driven economic improvement. The fact that Boxing Day fell on a Saturday this year was likely a benefit to sales.