Use these tricks for last minute shopping online, as Omicron variant cases soar

UK shoppers are still picking up last minute gifts and bargains on the internet, to avoid mixing with others as cases of Omicron Covid-19 variant skyrocket.

Latest data from intelligence firm Springboard shows that the usual trend for high street footfall to boom before the big day reversed this year.

Last weekend, visits to retailers on Saturday increased just 0.8 per cent, while they decreased by 1.8 per cent a day later, when compared to the weekend before.

With only a few days left to Christmas, it’s no surprise that consumers are choosing to do their shopping online, according to the experts.

James Andrews, senior personal finance writer at money.co.uk said: “The new figures show that right now consumers are wary of hitting the high street, as Omicron cases rise across the UK.

“With numbers only going up and restrictions predicted in the coming days, we expect to see even more shoppers buying online before Christmas, as well as during the sales that follow the big day.

"With that in mind, now is the perfect time to brush up on the top tips and tricks when it comes to buying online.

“One of the biggest upsides of shopping online is that it’s quick and easy to bargain hunt, as you can compare the price of what you want from countless retailers in minutes.

“Using Google shopping, you can filter your search results by price, retailer, rating delivery and lots more.

"Once you have selected the item you want, just click 'compare prices’ to see how much every available retailer is charging".

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