Christmas boost to online sales
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) released figures showing an 18% jump in internet sales this Christmas.
Earmuff headphones and 'Onesies' among popular items
Popular items this Christmas included:
- Earmuff headphones - improving figures for electrical retailers
- All-in-one-pyjamas known as "onesies" - boosting clothing sales
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