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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Alastair Jamieson

‘Steady’ Black Friday for retailers despite cost of living crisis and rising prices

PA

Retailers saw “steady” trading on Black Friday as firms feared rising prices and the cost of living crisis would keep shoppers away.

Barclaycard Payments said sales volumes were consistent with what was recorded on Black Friday last year.

As of 1pm, the credit card firm, which processes £1 of every £3 spent in the UK, said transaction volumes were 0.7 per cent higher year on year.

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