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We don’t have long to go now until the big day- so we thought why not give you a hand.
There are plenty of retailers with huge reductions to try and get rid of their Christmas stock- and make way for their new year additions.
The likes of supermarkets have released food and drink discounts, there are shelves and shelves of beauty gift sets to still pick up and clothes shops have loads on offer too.
Here we look at the top retailers we all love to use at this time of year.
Argos
Argos spent the run up to Black Friday and Christmas with weekly discount codes on toys covering everything from Barbie to Lego. The toy clearance sale is still live and you can get the latest code on the website.
eBay
Be careful when shopping on eBay because it is a marketplace instead of a retailer. That means different items may have different delivery dates. However, there are some bargains including money off Playmobil toys and 50% off scooters.
Marks and Spencer
Usually a destination for a food shop, Marks and Spencer is trying to shift some excess fashion stock before Christmas. This includes partywear for those last-minute Christmas nights out as well as men’s jumpers.
John Lewis
Marks and Spencer is now a part of John Lewis and they even teamed up for the annual Christmas advert launch. While Edgar the Dragon toys are not reduced both brands have launched sales on partywear.
John Lewis has also added cheap furniture to its sale section before Christmas.
Meanwhile, we are a week away from Christmas which means the time is nearly upon us for some panicked last-minute shopping.
To help you out, we’ve also put together a list of last-day delivery dates from some of retail’s biggest names and of course Royal Mail themselves.
Royal Mail
These are the last days you can cards and gifts to loved ones you’re not going to see over the holidays:
- Wednesday 18 December – 2nd Class and 2nd Class Signed For
- Friday 20 December – 1st Class and 1st Class Signed For and Royal Mail Tracked 48*
- Saturday 21 December – Royal Mail Tracked 24*
- Monday 23 December – Special Delivery Guaranteed
*Royal Mail Tracked 24 and Royal Mail Tracked 48 services are unavailable to purchase at Post Office branches – Source
Amazon
In this day and age, Amazon Prime’s fast, and even same-day, delivery has become the modern-day equivalent to a last-minute shopping trip to an all-night garage.
Same-Day Deliveries will be available on Christmas Eve for Prime subscribers at no additional cost.
One-Day Delivery is also free of charge for Prime subscribers and costs £5.99 for non-Prime subscribers.
You can start a free 30-day Amazon Prime trial here or check out the final Standard Delivery dates below:
- Friday 20 December – Last day for FREE Delivery
- Sunday 22 December – Last day for Standard Delivery
- Monday 23 December – Last day for One-Day Delivery
- Tuesday 24 December – Last day for Same-Day Delivery
Argos
As well as holding on to items for 7 days, Argos are offering two Fast-Track services.
The first Fast-Track service allows you to pick up items in your local Argos store in as little as 60 seconds, while the second provides same-day delivery for £3.95. Next day delivery is also available on large items.
Check out more information at www.argos.co.uk
Supermarkets
If you’re leaving your food shopping to the last minute, Tesco , ASDA and Morrisons are offering ‘time slots’ between Friday December 20 and Christmas Eve on Tuesday December 24.
Book your time slot today through the links below:
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