The best January sales 2023: today's top retailers for TVs, laptops, and more

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Looking to start the new year with some bargain hunting? We've rounded up all of this year's best January sales into one handy resource right here - including all the top online retailer's in the UK. Regardless of whether you're looking for that new TV, laptop, or just some new threads or furnishings for your home, there are a huge range of online shops selling goods at huge discounts right now.

To help you navigate this huge retail event, you'll find a handy A-Z of this year's best January sales just down below. This includes not just big tech retailers like Amazon, Currys, and John Lewis, but also smaller specialised retailers that are great if you're looking for something more specific - like appliances or mattresses, for example. Using our reference, you'll be able to quickly find the biggest discounts as well as plenty of options as we've rounded up all the big retailers alongside smaller specialist ones that you may not have heard of until now.

Overall, the January sales tend to round out a busy deals season that starts with the prior Black Friday deals in late November. While traditionally seen as a big clearance sale on furniture and home goods, it's actually just as good for finding discounts on top tech like laptops and TVs - both of which have a ton of discounted options today.

To give you a quick overview of this year's January sales - you can generally expect discounts of up to 50% on things like clothes and furniture, big clearance deals on tech and appliances, and plenty of freebies on top of discounted mattresses. Amazon, Currys, and John Lewis get our top recommendation for most categories but we'd highly recommend checking out more specialist options like Box, AO.com, and Very too as they have fantastic January sales in their own right for things like laptops and TVs.

Today's best January sales

January sales: A-Z of retailers

Here are the best retailers to shop during the January sales. We've included a mini-review of each one to let you know what's in the sale.

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Abercrombie & Fitch (opens in new tab)

Abercrombie & Fitch (opens in new tab) - men's and women's fashion
Abercrombie & Fitch features a huge selection of both men's and women's fashion as well as the Fierce fragrance line. A limited-time-only pre-Christmas sale is now live and offers a flat 30% discount if you're spending £100 or more, or 25% off for spending a minimum of £75. 

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Adidas (opens in new tab)

Adidas (opens in new tab) - sportswear and apparel
Adidas has now officially launched its big end-of-year sale now, which will run through Boxing Day and on into early January if we're lucky. Up for grabs are site-wide savings of up to 50% off a range of men's, women's, and kid's sportswear. We're talking hoodies, leggings, trainers, tees, and plenty of accessories too. If you're looking for a new school bag, for example, this is a great option.

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Affordable Mobiles (opens in new tab)

Affordable Mobiles (opens in new tab) - phone contracts
If you're after the latest iPhone or Samsung Galaxy device, you'll be able to score a generous contract from the likes of EE, O2, Vodafone, and Three at Affordable mobiles. Right now, an early seasonal sale is offering some exceptional price cuts on monthly contracts with the iPhone 14, Google Pixel 6 Pro, and iPhone 12. 

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Amazon (opens in new tab)

Amazon (opens in new tab) - tech, home, fashion, beauty
Amazon's massive range of categories and next-day Prime delivery means it's an excellent place for grabbing super cheap tech, homeware, kitchen accessories, and more this year. Currently live on the site is a huge host of January sales on own-brand devices, booze, gift sets, and tons of cheap stocking fillers.

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AO (opens in new tab)

AO (opens in new tab) - appliances, laptops, TVs
AO.com doesn't quite have the big brand recognition of Amazon or Currys, but its inventory of appliances, TVs, and cheap laptops is absolutely vast. Its main big 'winter' sale has already gone live and will be running through early January now. Of particular note are a large number of excellent clearance deals available right now across a huge range of cookers, washing machines, and other appliances. Keep an eye out for coupon codes too as further sales are available on a wide range of products at checkout. 

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Argos (opens in new tab)

Argos (opens in new tab) - toys, tech, home
Argos has launched its January sale this year, with thousands of discounts listed sitewide. A couple of highlights include third-price furniture, up to 50% off select homewares, discounted fitness equipment, and tons of clearance tech.

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Asos (opens in new tab)

Asos (opens in new tab) - men's and women's fashion
The Asos end-of-season sale has now landed so there's no need to wait around if you want to check out the discounts of up to 80% across a range of men's and women's fashion. One of the biggest fashion sales of the year, popular brands on sale include Nike, Adidas, New Balance, FCUK, to name just a few. 

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B&Q (opens in new tab)

B&Q (opens in new tab) - lighting, decor, furniture
Traditionally known for its huge January sales in-store, the DIY retailer B&Q also has a huge selection of items discounted online. Deals include up to 30% off lightning, furniture, tools, and a number of special discounts for those who bundle in a certain value of items.

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Base.com (opens in new tab)

Base.com (opens in new tab) - games and accessories
Base is your home for all things cheap entertainment. From cheap games to smart home devices, PC peripherals to Blu-Rays there's plenty to get your hands on here and a range of sales live at the moment as well. Base's January sale has just launched and features discounted games, memory deals, and lighting offers.

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Boohoo (opens in new tab)

Boohoo (opens in new tab) - women's and men's fashion
Boohoo's already launched a Winter deals event that's currently offering up to 50% off women's and men's fashion. Boohoo is less brand-focused, but there is a good range of categories to browse here, including tops for under £5, dresses for under £10, and a wide range of discounts on coats, shoes, and accessories.

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Boots (opens in new tab)

Boots (opens in new tab) - beauty, fragrances, baby
The Boots Big Sale has already gone live, which is the retailer's version of a Boxing Day and January sale. Mostly focused on skincare products, the sale includes up to 20% off beauty, fragrances, gift sets, and £5 off when you spend £40 or over on baby items.

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Box (opens in new tab)

Box (opens in new tab) - cheap laptops and TVs
From smart home devices to electric scooters, plenty of gadgets are up for grabs in tech specialist retailer Box's January sales. This retailer is particularly good if you're on the hunt for a cheap laptop, although it's also great for TVs and gaming accessories - all of which nearly always feature discounts.

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BT (opens in new tab)

BT (opens in new tab) - tech and broadband
BT's tech shop is stocked full of the year's hottest items, from the Nintendo Switch to AirPods Pro. We usually see pretty competitive prices from BT all year round, which means you'll find some excellent offers here come the Boxing Day and January sales.

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Carphone Warehouse (opens in new tab)

Carphone Warehouse (opens in new tab) - phone contracts
Carphone Warehouse's wide selection of phone contracts and SIM-only deals offer some of the most competitive options on the market this December and January. Not only that, but you can save on accessories, tablets, and TV and broadband packages as well.

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CDKeys (opens in new tab)

CDKeys (opens in new tab) - cheap games
Looking to get some cheap games for your new console? CDKeys is a well-recognised seller of PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and PC codes. This retailer's Christmas sale is already live and well worth a look. Even the newest releases are generally found at cheaper prices via CDKeys.  

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Currys (opens in new tab)

Currys (opens in new tab) -  TVs, laptops, appliances
As expected, Currys' Boxing Day and January sale is one of the biggest 'tech' themed retail events you'll find anywhere online this year. Included in the vast selection of discounts is up to 30% off TVs, laptops, and appliances from top brands, as well as tons of cheap mobiles and smartwatches. Alongside Amazon and John Lewis, Currys is easily one of the best retailers to shop at if you're looking for tech specifically.

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Dell (opens in new tab)

Dell (opens in new tab) - computing and accessories
Dell has launched a 'new year, new tech' sale that's running from Boxing Day to early January this week, offering some decent discounts on its own-brand laptops and desktops. Buying directly from Dell usually yields the cheapest prices on its excellent machines, just keep an eye out for discount codes to apply at checkout for maximum value. Model-wise, The Inspiron makes for a great cheaper machine while the premium XPS impresses with its high-end build quality and features.

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Disney (opens in new tab)

Disney (opens in new tab) - toys, clothing, gifts
There's up to 50% off Disney toys, ornaments, and clothing in the Disney Boxing Day sale today. Fancy dress, stationery, toys, rucksacks, and Disney+ (opens in new tab) subscriptions - there's lots to browse, with discounts on toys from all the big-name films including Frozen, Aladdin, Little Mermaid, and more. 

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Dyson (opens in new tab)

Dyson (opens in new tab) - vacuums and hair appliances
Dyson has launched a 'New Year' event already this year, with modest price cuts offered across a range of premium cordless vacuums, air purifiers, and hair care products. The discounts aren't exactly huge here, but there are some freebies being thrown in on certain models, such as free cleaning kits and brushes with hair care tech. It's well worth checking out today if you're looking for some solid home tech.

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eBay (opens in new tab)

eBay (opens in new tab) - tech, fashion, decor
You can find pretty much anything under the sun on eBay, and with plenty of high street retailers like Currys and Argos offering cheaper stock on the marketplace site, the face of eBay has certainly changed over the years. You'll find an eBay Money Back Guarantee in place, as well as regular site-wide discount codes.

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Ebuyer (opens in new tab)

Ebuyer (opens in new tab) - computing and accessories
If you're looking to pick up some cheap PC gaming components, accessories, or pre-built rigs and laptops, Ebuyer's Boxing Day and January sale should work well in your favour. Components, like SSDs, are up to 40% off today and you'll also find discounts on monitors, pre-build gaming desktops, gaming chairs, and tons of peripherals at this site.

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EE (opens in new tab)

EE (opens in new tab) - phone and SIM only contracts
The UK's fastest network not only offers up excellent phone contracts on the latest handsets, but we also regularly see discounts on top accessories like Samsung Galaxy tablets, AirPods, and smartwatches as well. Right now, the network is offering competitive cashback options across a range of devices - including the iPhone 14, Pixel 7 Pro, and Galaxy Z Flip 4. 

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Emma: up to 50% off the best mattress in the UK (opens in new tab)

Emma: up to 50% off the best mattress in the UK (opens in new tab)
We think the Emma Original is the best mattress in the UK, and there's 50% off now (opens in new tab) in Emma’s Boxing Day sale. This takes the price of a double from £969 to just £484 - that's superb value for this high-quality and extremely comfortable memory foam mattress. 

Evans Cycles (opens in new tab)

Evans Cycles (opens in new tab) - bikes and accessories
Evans Cycles' Boxing Day and January sales are now live and feature many discounted bikes of all varieties - including brands like GT, Specialized, and Cannondale. If you already have a sweet ride, then also check out the great prices on clothing and cycling accessories. Fitness trackers, lights, and muscle massagers are also sold here, making this a one-stop shop for cycling fans. 

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Fitness Superstore (opens in new tab)

Fitness Superstore (opens in new tab) - gym equipment
It's never a bad idea to spruce up the home gym in time for new year. If you're already thinking ahead to starting the new year with a healthier lifestyle, Fitness Superstore is an excellent place to start looking for some new gear. From home exercise machines to weights and boxing equipment, there's plenty on offer here and regular clearance sales as well.

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Fonehouse (opens in new tab)

Fonehouse (opens in new tab) - phone and SIM only contracts
Fonehouse is a well-trusted online phone store, with regular discounts on everything from the cheapest Samsung devices to the latest iPhones. Not only that, but you can also take advantage of an excellent upgrade scheme to trade in your old devices.

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Footasylum (opens in new tab)

Footasylum (opens in new tab) - sportswear and apparel
If you're a fan of your sportswear or sports fashion, then you'll find a ton of discounts on Nike, Adidas, Puma, and quite a few lesser-known brands at the Footasylum Boxing Day and January sale. This huge end-of-season sale covers a huge range of products at up to 60% off - not just footwear - so it's well worth checking out if you're looking for some new threads for the new year.

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Furniture Village (opens in new tab)

Furniture Village (opens in new tab) - decor, furnishings, furniture
If you're looking to renovate the house for the new year, you'll find a massively expanded clearance sale running throughout late December / early January at Furniture Village. You'll find living room, dining room, bedroom and bathroom furniture, fittings, and accessories here. 

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Image (opens in new tab)

Fortnum & Mason (opens in new tab) - home, food, beauty
Luxury London-based store Fortnum & Mason is best known for its premium food hampers - think Champagne, quail's eggs, and smoked salmon - but it also sells high-end beauty products, clothing, accessories, and homeware. As expected, this retailer launched a January sale this year with new year's champagne and wine being particular features.

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Game (opens in new tab)

Game (opens in new tab) - Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo, PC
Game has already launched a huge winter sale this week, with discounts ranging across a diverse number of categories. Xbox, Playstation, and Nintendo fans are well catered for here, as are PC gamers, with a number of peripherals and even chairs on offer. 

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Google (opens in new tab)

Google (opens in new tab) - phones and smart home
Google Store is one own-brand premium tech retailer that actually offers juicy discounts on its own products, unlike some - *cough* Apple *cough*. Today's January sales include some fantastic discounts on the latest Google Pixel devices (highly recommended), Nest security cams, Nest Hubs, and Nest Doorbells - all at record-low prices. 

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GO Outdoors (opens in new tab)

GO Outdoors (opens in new tab) - outdoor apparel
You can save well over half price on a massive range of outdoor clothing, boots, backpacks, and tents at Go Outdoors in the Boxing Day and January sales. Just a quick overview of this year's sale includes well-known brands such as Rab, Regatta, Berghaus, and Salomon. 

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H&M (opens in new tab)

H&M (opens in new tab) - women's, men's and kid's fashion
H&M has already launched its end-of-year Boxing Day and January sales this week, with up to 50% off men's, women's, and also kid's fashion. Also included in this site-wide sale are baby items, beauty products, and also home decor so there's a ton to browse today.

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Habitat (opens in new tab)

Habitat (opens in new tab) - homeware and furniture
Whether you're redecorating the bedroom or the living room, you'll find some excellent discounts on everything from sofas to bedding over at Habitat. This year's sale landed bang-on Boxing Day and is offering site-wide discounts on every category of furniture throughout early January too. In fact, there are over a thousand individual listings here with discounts ranging up to half price. 

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Halfords (opens in new tab)

Halfords (opens in new tab) - cycling, car accessories
Bike and motoring retailer Halfords has launched a wide-ranging January sale, with up to 20% off bikes, car accessories, tools, and plenty more. Generally speaking, you can get some really reasonably priced bikes here if you're looking to get on top of your fitness goals in the new year.

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HP (opens in new tab)

HP (opens in new tab) - laptops, desktops, accessories
Another top-notch own-brand sale for those on the hunt for some discounted computing goods, check out the HP Janaury sale today for up to 50% off laptops of every price point and use case. Regardless of whether you want a machine for gaming, work, or just answering emails, you'll find some great options here - including some of our favorite machines. For a cheap laptop, consider the HP 14 and HP 15 models. Alternatively, for more power (and premium features), consider the excellent HP Pavilion and HP Spectre ultrabooks.

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Hughes (opens in new tab)

Hughes (opens in new tab) - appliances, TVs, vacuums
Online tech retailer Hughes offers a massive range of electronics and appliances at excellent prices today. Whether you're after a TV, fridge-freezer, some new headphones, or a vacuum the widespread savings across the site are likely to offer up a fantastic deal.

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IWOOT (opens in new tab)

IWOOT (opens in new tab) - gadgets, gifts, novelty goods
From gifts to homeware, art prints to tech gadgets, IWOOT has a massive selection on its shelves. A quick overview of this retailer's eclectic January sales includes a ton of board and card games, bonsai trees (yes, really), novelty socks, and telescopes. As you can imagine, there's a lot on sale here but it's well worth checking out if you're looking for discounted gifts or novelty items in particular. 

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Jacamo (opens in new tab)

Jacamo (opens in new tab) - men's fashion
Men's fashion retailer Jacamo has already launched an end-of-year sale this week, with up to 50% off a wide range of jackets, shirts, and much more. 

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Jack Wills (opens in new tab)

Jack Wills (opens in new tab) - men's and women's fashion
If you're on the hunt for some clothes for the new season, Jack Wills 50% off December sale is now available. Both Men's and Women's fashion is discounted today, so definitely check it out if you're in need of some new threads this December and January. 

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JD Sports (opens in new tab)

JD Sports (opens in new tab) - sportswear and apparel
One of the biggest sports retailers in the UK, JD Sports is a great choice if you're looking for a discount on brands like Adidas or North Face. It's Boxing Day and January sale is now live and has savings of up to 50% on select fashion and accessory items. That means you may find those perfect trainers after all, and save some cash while doing so.

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John Lewis (opens in new tab)

John Lewis (opens in new tab) - home, fashion, tech
John Lewis has been running a 'winter' sale for a few days now but it's now released a much-expanded January sale proper, with up to 50% off sitewide. That means you can get some very juicy savings on things like fashion, homeware, lighting, cookware, and even tech today. For the last category specifically, it's well worth checking in at John Lewis as not only does this retailer generally price-match others, but it offers extended warranty periods. That makes it a particularly good shout if you're buying something pricey like a new TV or higher-end laptop.

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Kaleidoscope (opens in new tab)

Kaleidoscope (opens in new tab) - decor, home, and fashion
This retailer is mostly known for its excellent clearance deals on own-brand fashion but its 60% off Boxing Day and January deals also include home and beauty products too. You'll also find the odd deal on garden decor, as well as some cheap prices on useful electronics like straighteners or wireless earbuds.

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Laptops Direct (opens in new tab)

Laptops Direct (opens in new tab) - laptops and computing
Laptops Direct may specialise in computers and accessories, but it's also a fantastic retailer for bagging a bargain on things like consoles, smart home, and Apple products. This retailer's Boxing Day and January sale includes savings of up to 30% on super cheap laptops, printers, tablets, desktops, and useful peripherals like keyboards and mice. 

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Lakeland (opens in new tab)

Lakeland (opens in new tab) - cooking and homeware
If your kitchen's looking a bit worse for wear after the Christmas rush, you could always treat yourself to some discounted accessories and equipment in the Lakeland Boxing Day and January sale. From baking ingredients and utensils to cooking accessories, you'll find an excellent supply of deals with discounts of up to 50% here.

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Lego (opens in new tab)

Lego (opens in new tab) - toys and gifts
The official Lego store can keep you well-stocked with the latest sets, miniatures, and accessories, and often offers free gifts when you spend over a certain amount during sales events as well. Plus, you can earn points on your purchases to store up those savings as well.

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Lenovo (opens in new tab)

Lenovo (opens in new tab) - laptops, desktops, accessories
While it's not officially billed as a Boxing Day or January sale, tech retailer Lenovo has already launched a ton of excellent deals on its own-brand machines this week. Regardless of whether you're looking for a super-cheap Chromebook for casual use or a powerful ThinkPad for work, there are a ton of laptops on sale today with discounts ranging up to 60% off. 

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Marks and Spencer (opens in new tab)

Marks and Spencer (opens in new tab) - fashion, home, food
M&S  runs an end-of-year promotion called 'The Sale', and includes discounts on everything from fashion and booze to home and beauty. Highlights include up to 40% off lighting (opens in new tab), 40% off furniture (opens in new tab), two for one on men's (opens in new tab) and kid's clothing (opens in new tab), and up to a third off wine, beer and spirits (opens in new tab).

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Majestic (opens in new tab)

Majestic (opens in new tab) - wine, beer, and spirits
You'll find plenty of discounts and bundle offers available at Majestic - perfect if you're looking to restock just in time for a new year's celebration. You can mix & match individual bottles of wine to save 25%, pick up a full case or get some bubbles in at up to 33% off.

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Menkind (opens in new tab)

Menkind (opens in new tab) - gadgets, toys, and gifts
If you find your dream gadget wasn't sitting under the tree this year, you'll want to head over to Menkind. Its online-only winter sale features everything from cheap gaming accessories to Pop Vinyl figures, merchandise and RC Toys with savings of up to 50% off.

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Microsoft (opens in new tab)

Microsoft (opens in new tab) - laptops and accessories
Microsoft's best sales are usually found on Surface products. The tech giant has currently discounted the Surface Pro 8 and thrown in a free Type Cover keyboard case to boot. You'll also find Xbox discounts in this year's Boxing Day and January sales as well, with games, controllers and consoles up for grabs.

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Mixbook (opens in new tab)

Mixbook (opens in new tab) - photocards, books, and calendars
Create the perfect photobook with Mixbook, and save all your favourite memories in the form of a high-quality album. Discount codes are regularly available – including 50% off almost everything – and you can also use your images on a range of cards, calendars, and home decor as well.

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Mobiles.co.uk (opens in new tab)

Mobiles.co.uk (opens in new tab) - phone contracts
Owned by Carphone Warehouse, Mobiles.co.uk is one of the biggest UK retailers when it comes to phone contracts. It is frequently the cheapest place to go for both iPhones and a host of Android devices. Right now, you can get up to £300 cashback on Samsung phones specifically - including the Galaxy S22 and S22 Ultra.

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Mobile Phones Direct (opens in new tab)

Mobile Phones Direct (opens in new tab) - phone contracts
Mobile Phones Direct is one of the biggest UK phone retailers and, as you would expect, offers a Boxing Day and January sale that's pretty vast. Featured Winter deals this week include cashback offers and freebies across a range of the latest iPhone, Pixel, and Galaxy devices.

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Natural Collection (opens in new tab)

Natural Collection (opens in new tab) - ethical fashion
Natural Collection specialises in fair trade, organic, and eco-friendly beauty and well-being products. If you're looking for some ethically sourced fashion or homeware, head on over to check out its Winter Sale - a sitewide event that's offering up to 50% off.

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New Look (opens in new tab)

New Look (opens in new tab) - men's, kid's and women's fashion
The New Look Boxing Day and January sale is now live, with huge sitewide savings of up to 60% on everything from coats and jackets to jeans and accessories. Men's, Women's, and kids' clothing of both sexes are included in this mega-sale, which is likely one of the biggest you'll find anywhere online.

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Next (opens in new tab)

Next (opens in new tab) - men's, kid's and women's fashion
One of the biggest fashion retailers you'll find online in this year's Boxing Day and January sale, Next's huge online retail event has now officially started. Featured this year are a huge range of discounts of up to 50% across men's, women's, and kid's fashion.

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Nike (opens in new tab)

Nike (opens in new tab) - sportswear and apparel
Nike's end-of-year sale has now landed, with the usual discounts of up to 50% off being offered across a huge range of Nike shoes, fashion, and accessories. If you're looking to smash those fitness goals this new year there are some excellent savings here, with discounted sportswear available for men, women, and kids.

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Norton (opens in new tab)

Norton (opens in new tab) - antivirus and VPN
If you've just unwrapped a new laptop, you'll want some decent protection on it. Norton's one of the better choices out there if you're looking for a range of anti-virus and VPN services. It's also offering some rather nice discounts and bundle options right now.

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O2 (opens in new tab)

O2 (opens in new tab) - phone and SIM only contracts
If you're looking for a new phone or cellular tablet, O2 is currently offering discounts on a ton of top tech from Apple and Samsung. Current deals include up to £500 off the excellent flagship Galaxy S22 Ultra and heaps of free data being thrown in with SIM only contracts.

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Office (opens in new tab)

Office (opens in new tab) - men's and women's fashion
Whether you're after some new trainers or something a little more formal, you could find savings of up to 50% off at Office in the Boxing Day and January sales. You can browse by brand here if you already know what you want, or you can just head straight to the sale to feast on all those discounts as soon as they are available.

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OnePlus (opens in new tab)

OnePlus (opens in new tab) - phones and earbuds
OnePlus is well known for affordable tech that surprises with its power and feature sets. That means you'll find its well-respected range of smartphones and earbuds up for grabs here, and we regularly see discounts hitting even the latest releases as well.

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Otty (opens in new tab)

Otty (opens in new tab) - mattresses and accessories
From luxury memory foam mattresses to handy storage-creating bed frames, Otty offers up a wealth of options with regular discounts as well. This year's Boxing Day and January sale includes up to 45% off mattresses - which equates to a saving of £300 on some models.

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Paperchase (opens in new tab)

Paperchase (opens in new tab) - stationary and supplies
Stationery store Paperchase offers discounted stationery, accessories, and gifts in its Boxing Day and January sale right now. Of particular note is the 25% off sitewide saving that's applicable when you spend £25 or more and use the code FESTIVE25 at checkout.

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Plusnet (opens in new tab)

Plusnet (opens in new tab) - cheap broadband packages
If you're looking to switch broadband providers, Plusnet frequently offers plenty of incentives to bring you over to their affordable plans. Right now, the cheapest fibre broadband packages start at just £24.99 per month - plus you'll get a £70 gift card as a seasonal gift.

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PRC Direct (opens in new tab)

PRC Direct (opens in new tab) - TVs, appliances, vacuums
PRC Direct is an excellent first port of call for all sorts of home electricals and appliances. Right now, its Boxing Day and January sales are offering a nice selection of discounts via voucher codes as well as upfront discounts on TVs, kitchen appliances, vacuums, and sound bars. You've got some really great options here from leading brands like Samsung, KitchenAid, LG, Dyson, and Ninja. 

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Puma (opens in new tab)

Puma (opens in new tab) - sportswear and apparel
Like other sports retailers, Puma has already launched its end-of-season sale this year with fantastic savings of up to 60% off. With discounts across men's, women's, and kids' fashion, there's plenty to browse if you're looking to refresh your wardrobe.

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Ray-Ban (opens in new tab)

Ray-Ban (opens in new tab) - glasses and sunglasses
Ray-Ban's Boxing Day and January sale includes savings of up to 50% on select glasses as well as buy-one-get-one deals at checkout. That's made for some excellent prices on some of the most recognisable sunglasses on the market. Not only that, but the customisation studio also allows you to create your perfect pair as well.

Rem-Fit (opens in new tab)

Rem-Fit (opens in new tab) - mattresses and accesories
The Rem-Fit range of hybrid mattresses offers pressure relief and advanced temperature regulation - perfect if you're looking to correct years of bad sleep. This year's Boxing Day and January sale is live and includes 45% off mattresses and free pillows. This retailer also allows you to take advantage of a 100-night sleep trial and a 15-year guarantee.

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River Island (opens in new tab)

River Island (opens in new tab) - men's and women's fashion
With plenty of lines across men's and women's fashion and accessories, there's a lot to browse at River Island. This retailer's Boxing Day and January sales are now live and feature up to 60% off a huge range of men's, women's, and kid's fashion.

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Robert Dyas (opens in new tab)

Robert Dyas (opens in new tab) - home and kitchen appliances
Specialising in home and kitchen appliances, Robert Dyas also brings a massive range of useful discounts to the yearly Boxing Day and January sales. Right now it's offering some last-minute Christmas deals on air fryers, indoor airers, and a number of very useful little gadgets for the home.

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Samsung (opens in new tab)

Samsung (opens in new tab) - phones, TVs, appliances
Samsung is one own-brand retailer that doesn't officially host a 'Boxing Day sale', instead offering up an expanded 'Winter deals' event. The results are the same, however, with huge discounts on its range of premium TVs, appliances, laptops, and audio products. A couple of highlights this year include a free ChromeBook when you buy a Galaxy S22 device, up to £1,000 off Neo QLED 8K TVs, and up to £650 off fridge freezers. 

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Scan (opens in new tab)

Scan (opens in new tab) - computing, accessories, components
If you use your PC for more than just everyday browsing - media editing, gaming, or AI deep learning, for example - you'll already know about Scan. You'll find discounts on specialised software here, alongside some excellent PC gaming components and peripherals, creative-inspired laptops, and music production tech as well.

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Selfridges (opens in new tab)

Selfridges (opens in new tab) - fashion, beauty, accesories
Selfridges has now officially launched its end-of-year sale, which is running through Boxing Day and on into early January. As you'd expect, this sale is a really big one, with savings of up to 50% available on a vast range of fashion, beauty, and tech. Of particular note is the discounts on designer brands - Jimmy Choo, Kenzo, and Balenciaga to name just a few.

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Shark (opens in new tab)

Shark (opens in new tab) - vacuums, air fryers, appliances
If you're after a new vacuum cleaner, you'll find plenty of choice at Shark, with everything from robot vacuums to cheaper handheld cleaners up for grabs. It's good timing too, because this retailer has already launched a January Sale with up to 50% off premium vacuums, air fryers, and steam mops. Included with all models is a 5-year guarantee, free delivery, and an extended post-Christmas return window. 

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Simba (opens in new tab)

Simba (opens in new tab) - mattresses and accessories
Simba has a fairly low-key sale happening right now on its excellent mattresses, with up to 55% off the entire range. You can choose between the standard Hybrid, Hybrid Pro and Hybrid Luxe to find the best comfort, support, and temperature control for your needs. There were also similar discounts on bundles, so you can save even more when adding pillows, duvets, or more sleep accessories to your order.

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Smarty (opens in new tab)

Smarty (opens in new tab) - cheap SIM only contracts
Smarty is a relatively new entry to the world of SIM plans and yet, it's rapidly becoming a top choice. It specialises in flexible, cheap contracts, using 1-month rolling terms so you can leave at any time. Right now you can get 30GB of data for £10 per month - and because it runs on the Three network, you can rest assured when it comes to coverage as well.

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Sports Direct (opens in new tab)

Sports Direct (opens in new tab) - sportswear and apparel
Sports Direct is your one-stop shop for big sportswear brands at low prices. Featuring everything from Nike to Puma, Champion to Adidas, you can already find discounts of up to 70% on apparel, trainers, and training gear here thanks to an end-of-year sale that's running from Boxing Day through to early January.

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Studio (opens in new tab)

Studio (opens in new tab) - fashion, home, tech, toys
The Studio 'Big Sale' is now live and should run throughout Boxing Day and early January, offering whopping savings of up to 50% off. Here you can find everything from the latest gaming gadgets to home furniture and jewelry. That means you'll find a massive range of products on sale, though home electronics, toys, and clothes are a particular strong point.

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Ted Baker (opens in new tab)

Ted Baker (opens in new tab) - men's and women's fashion
Ted Baker's end-of-year sales could save you as much as 50% off a wide range of women's and men's fashion. Whether you're after fashion or homeware there should be plenty to browse through here.

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Tempur (opens in new tab)

Tempur (opens in new tab) - mattresses and accessories
Tempur's pressure-relieving materials allow for some excellently designed mattresses, cushions, and even travel gear. This year's Winter Sale is now available and includes discounts of up to £500 on a range of customisable mattresses plus free pillows and mattress protectors included - all so you can get that perfect night's sleep.

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The Game Collection (opens in new tab)

The Game Collection (opens in new tab) - discounted games
If you're looking to bundle up that new console with a few titles on the side, The Game Collection features great prices on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, and PC games. A couple of popular titles discounted today include Elden Ring and Sonic Frontiers - the latter of which is a brand-new title.

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The White Company (opens in new tab)

The White Company (opens in new tab) - fashion, homeware, beauty
You'll find a range of luxury goods discounted with up to 50% off at The White Company's Boxing Day and January sales this year. From candles and fragrance to homeware, beauty and spa to fashion, there's always plenty to browse at this browser.

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Three (opens in new tab)

Three (opens in new tab) - phone and SIM only contracts
One of the four main networks, Three is frequently the cheapest provider of both SIM-only deals and phone contracts. A couple of deals are already live this week, including £300 cashback vouchers and a half-price for six-months unlimited data plan for £12 per month.

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Urban Outfitters (opens in new tab)

Urban Outfitters (opens in new tab) - fashion, furniture, decor
From vintage styles to gifts and accessories, there's usually plenty to browse in the Urban Outfitters Boxing Day and January sales with up to 50% off. Home and lifestyle items usually take the biggest hits in price here - perfect if you're after vinyl, books or planters.

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Vans (opens in new tab)

Vans (opens in new tab) - skate apparel, fashion, shoes
Skate shoes and apparel are the name of the game here, with up to 50% off deals featured in the Vans Winter Sale. Clothes, accessories, and kicks for men, women, and kids should all feature discounts if last year's sale is anything to go by.

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Very (opens in new tab)

Very (opens in new tab) - TVs, laptops, headphones, appliances
Alongside the likes of Currys, John Lewis, and Amazon, Very is one of the very best places to get decent discounts on everything from tech to appliances. You'll generally find the same discount amounts here (the big retailers generally price match) and Very is a particularly good shout for things like cheap laptops, headphones, and TVs. 

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Virgin Media (opens in new tab)

Virgin Media (opens in new tab) - broadband and phone contracts
Whether you need a new broadband contract or a TV package, Virgin's introductory offers are usually some of the best around. Highlight deals include discounts on the premium M350 Fibre broadband package (down to £27 per month from £56), discounted iPhone 14 contracts, and free FitBits being thrown in with Sony Xperia contracts.

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Waterstones (opens in new tab)

Waterstones (opens in new tab) - books, gift cards, calendars
Waterstones is a beloved book retailer and one that's not normally known for its huge discounts. Its end-of-year sale for 2022 and early January 2023 is now live, however, and offers huge sitewide discounts of up to 75% on everything from the latest fiction to well-known classics. 

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Wayfair (opens in new tab)

Wayfair (opens in new tab) - furniture, furnishings, decor
An absolutely huge Boxing Day and January sale, the Wayfair end-of-year event covers a massive range of furniture and homeware at heavily reduced prices. If you're looking for some cheap furnishings, or even a complete makeover for the new year, this is one of the biggest (and cheapest) online sales you'll find in the UK. 

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Wex Photo (opens in new tab)

Wex Photo (opens in new tab) - cameras, lenses, drones, accessories
Looking for some camera gear? You won't find a better option in this year's Boxing Day and January sales than Wex Photo, a specialist retailer that's currently offering huge winter deals on top brands like Canon, Panasonic, and Fujifilm. It's not huge bodies and kit lens bundles on sale today either, you'll also find tripods, bags, and even drones on sale, should you be looking to round out your collection.

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Wiggle (opens in new tab)

Wiggle (opens in new tab) - fitness tech, running, cycling
If you're looking to get back into outdoor exercise in the new year, Wiggle is your one-stop-shop for all things fitness. Whether you're cycling, running, swimming, or training for all three you'll find plenty of discounts on trainers, fashion and equipment here.

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Xbox (opens in new tab)

Xbox (opens in new tab) - discounts on the latest games
From controllers to games, Microsoft's dedicated Xbox store can send you home with everything you need to make the most of that new console. Featured right now is a 'Countdown sale' on games specifically, featuring price cuts of up to 60% on titles such as Elden Ring, FIFA, Forza, and many more. 

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Yankee Candle (opens in new tab)

Yankee Candle (opens in new tab) - fragrances, candles, diffusers
There's up to 50% off in the Yankee Candle Winter Sale right now. While the emphasis is usually on Christmas scents, you should also be able to find dozens of year-round fragrances reduced as candles, diffusers, tea lights, and more.

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Zavvi (opens in new tab)

Zavvi (opens in new tab) - music, film, gaming, accesories & apparel
Zavvi is an excellent place to start your search for all sorts of entertainment and pop culture goodies. Spanning brands from gaming, music, TV, and film, you'll find apparel, accessories, and gifts from your favourite franchises here, some of which are already discounted thanks to an early Christmas sale.

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Boxing Day sales 2022: everything you need to know

Boxing Day sales: when do they start?

The Boxing Day sales traditionally start on the morning of December 26th but it's not unusual for retailers, especially these days, to start their deals events much earlier. This is exactly what's happened in the past few years, with most of the big-name retailers launching their Boxing Day sales online on Christmas eve.

While it depends from retailer to retailer - a lot of shops are likely to offer extended 'December' or 'Winter' sales this year that usually start well ahead of time and carry over until January. Some retailers may keep their powder dry until the big day itself, while some may even carry over their prior Black Friday deals from last November. It depends on the retailer.

When will the Boxing Day sales end - and the January sales begin?

Again, this varies from retailer to retailer. While some switch their Boxing Day sales into early January sales from the 27 December, others extend their Boxing Day deals right to the end of the month. Overall, you'll generally find retailers offering the same offers throughout, however, just under a different promotional banner and search term.

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Is Boxing Day bigger than Black Friday in the UK?

Boxing Day has always been the traditional big 'end-of-year' sale in the UK but it's definitely been eclipsed by Black Friday in recent years - particularly if you're shopping for cheap electronics. Boxing Day remains strong for furniture, appliances, and other outlet items though, and is definitely still worth a look if you've got some post-Christmas pocket money to spend.

Is it better to buy on Boxing Day or Black Friday?

Black Friday tends to be the better option for big-ticket items like laptops or TVs, simply because it's the earlier sale. Retailers are more likely to list record-breaking prices on in-demand items in November in time for Christmas deliveries. If you have your eye on popular items - like Apple products - then it's likely you'll find more in-stock items ready for a price cut.

All that said, the Boxing Day sales aren't a write-off for cheap electronics. While the majority of discounts are likely to be re-runs of Black Friday, they'll still be (or close to) record-low prices. The Boxing Day and January sales are also a chance to clear out old warehouse stock for the big retailers, so you can expect a ton of fresh deals - and not just on Boxing Day staples like furniture or appliances.

Are shops open on Boxing Day 2022?

Annoyingly, there's no hard and fast answer to this. Some shops will stay open over Boxing Day while others will close and it depends mostly on your location. For busy high streets, such as Oxford Street, you can expect most retailers to stay open over Boxing Day.

Outlets in retail parks will mostly stay open but some supermarkets have taken to closing their stores over Boxing Day in recent years. Aldi, Iceland, Waitrose, Sainsbury's, and Poundland are some of the bigger retailers that have closed their stores over the past few years. With the pandemic passed, however, it could be that more shops are open for 2022 so it's definitely a good idea to check in at your local store's website before you head in. 

Boxing Day and January sales: what to expect

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How big are the discounts on Boxing Day?

This depends heavily on the category of item you're looking at. According to our own research, you can expect discounts all the way up to 80% on more everyday items like clothing, homeware, and furniture - all of which squarely fit into the category of goods that retailers are looking to clear stock on.

Where things get more complicated is electronics. From covering the Boxing Day and January sales over the past few years, we've found that it's relatively rare to find 'record-breaking' lowest-price-ever deals on most electrical goods over the holidays, with the exception of perhaps appliances. 

Things like laptops and TVs can still get half-price discounts but often these Boxing Day deals aren't quite as amazing as they look. They may have, for example, been discounted just as much over Black Friday or just so happen to be a product that's nearly always found at a discounted price. These days, it's fairly common to see a product listed as 'half-price' or such over a sales event, ignoring the fact that it's regularly found at a discounted price that's close to this anyway. Taken in context, you're often only saving something like £10 to £100, which is still something, but not quite the half-price saving you may be expecting.

How to avoid this scenario? Firstly, it's important to do a bit of research on the products you may want to buy in the run-up. If you think you'll want a laptop for example, check out our best laptops buyers guide or take a look at our extensive reviews section for inspiration. Just an hour of research on prices and popular models can potentially save you some cash, so it's well worth doing.

TV deals

Boxing Day and the January sales have always been a great time to pick up a discount on a TV and we're expecting this year's events to be no exception to that. Currys, Amazon, and John Lewis in particular will be the retailers to beat, although AO.com, Very, and Box should also offer great Boxing Day TV sales in their own right too.

While it's still early days, the Boxing Day sales have traditionally been a good time to pick up the latest releases from the prior year - think fancy new OLEDs or QLED displays. The newest features tend to trickle down to the cheaper models too, so if you're looking for something a bit more affordable, then you should be well-catered for too. 

In particular, this year's TVs have really focused on support for the next-gen gaming consoles - the PS5 and Xbox Series X - so if you're one of the lucky few to have a console, then you should be able to find a deal on a capable TV too. 

Here are two models that we recommend keeping an eye on this year:

Computing and laptop deals

Apple MacBook Air (M2, 2022) on a white desk in a studio

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While Black Friday and Cyber Monday are traditionally heralded as the best times of the year to pick up laptop deals, we definitely wouldn't rule out the Boxing Day sales and January sales as a close second - especially since there's quite a bit of stock left over from the big November sales. 

Alongside big names like Currys, John Lewis, and Amazon, we expect the majority of Boxing Day laptop deals to come from specialist retailers like Box and Laptops Direct as well as direct manufacturer sites like Dell and HP.

Because of the fairly difficult economic environment in the UK this year, there is potential for a better crop of Boxing Day laptop deals this year, depending on demand. 

Here are a couple of models that we'd recommend keeping an eye on:

Headphones, tablets, and smartwatches

Headphone crowd favorites like the Jabra Elite Active 75T and Sony WH-1000XM4 were fixtures in last year's Boxing Day sales and there's likely to be similar options this year. Also, we wouldn't rule out deals on the Apple AirPods, which are always a favorite at any sales event and always tend to be on sale at Amazon these days. 

Pairing up nicely with headphones will also be sales on smartwatches - namely Apple Watches and Fitbits. These exact brands were on sale over last year's events and you'll definitely see retailers looking to cash in on those new year's fitness resolutions with some relevant tech.

Finally, this year's events should also include plenty of sales on the latest tablets. On the cheaper end of things, we'll likely see moderate price cuts on Amazon's Fire HD tablets - a good option for the basics or kids' devices. For those looking to spend more, this year's iPads will most likely be the most popular choices - and the ones we recommend. Sales on the newest 10.2 and Mini models aren't likely to be anything too crazy, but we should see healthy discounts on the slightly older Air and Pro models.

Fitness

Fitbit Versa 2

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The Boxing Day and January sales are prime time for retailers looking to cash in on those popular fitness-focused new year's resolutions. If you think you'll be one of many to brave the January weather for your daily jog or commute down to the local gym, then it's likely you'll find excellent options for fitness gadgets. 

Last year's sales included very competitive prices on the FitBit Inspire 2 and the new (at the time) FitBit Versa 3. Amazon also had a great £36 price on the Eufy Smart Scale, a discount that's subsequently been exceeded multiple times in 2021.

Alongside tech gadgets, we also saw leading sports clothing retailers like Nike and Addidas offer excellent clearance sales over January. If you're not a fan of that January weather (believe us, neither are we), then you'll definitely be able to save on some new threads. If hiking is more your thing, then GoOutDoors also offered a clearance sale - very handy for boots, heavy winter coats, and hats too.

Alex Whitelock
Deals Editor

Alex is deals editor at Future PLC and an all-around expert at one thing - saving readers as much cash as possible while scoring them the best products for their needs. With content that's always packed full of helpful information, no-nonsense expertise, and of course deals, Alex has also written for other leading sites such as T3 and GamesRadar. At work, you'll find him mostly covering computing, gaming, and advising people on how to save on their cell phone plans. Outside of work, you'll find him playing guitar, indulging his love for music, or down at the local climbing gym mostly hanging off boulders far too difficult for his abilities.