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Top 10 tips to save money on Christmas presents
The British Retail Consortium has revealed that growth in UK retail sales was lower than inflation last month, indicating that shoppers are cutting purchases in the lead-up to Christmas this year. Retail spending rose by 2.7% in November, behind the 12-month average of 4.1%, despite the lead-up to the busiest shopping period of the year. This…
10 Tips for Selling Preloved Clothing During ‘Second Hand September’
Second Hand September is Oxfam's campaign to raise awareness of sustainable fashion, with thousands of people committing to purchasing only second-hand items for the entire month. If you are thinking about selling some of your preloved clothing and accessories, September is the time to do it. With growing consumer interest in buying and selling pre-loved…
How to spot online shopping scams
This week, newly published data from Lloyds Bank revealed that over two-thirds of online shopping scams begin on Instagram and Facebook. This alarming figure signifies how savvy fraudsters are using social media to prey on unsuspecting shoppers, who are in search of a deal. There has been a rise in online scammers creating fake business pages,…
