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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Business
Josie Clarke

Britons set to spend £4bn more this Black Friday despite scam fears

Britons are set to spend £4 billion more over this year’s Black Friday weekend than last year, despite increasing concern among consumers about poor deals and scams, figures suggest.

Spending is set to reach almost £14 billion over the sales event, with consumers holding off on major purchases beforehand and planning to buy for Christmas, a survey for e-commerce marketing platform Omnisend found.

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