Last online order dates to get gifts delivered in time for Christmas

Christmas is just a merry couple of weeks away, but not everyone has the time or possibility to buy their presents far in advance, especially with the pandemic limiting the ways we can, or want to, shop. If you are still looking to buy Christmas presents, don’t worry, PriceRunner asked some of the largest retailers what the last dates are for ordering products online to have them delivered in time for Christmas.

Online shopping has hit new levels this year due to the pandemic causing national lockdowns, forcing us all to shop online more than ever before. According to a survey PriceRunner commissioned by YouGov, 55% of Brits have shopped less in physical stores since the pandemic started.

A change in the way we buy Christmas presents

PriceRunner has seen a shift in shopping habits amongst Brits. According to the same survey, one in ten Brits plan to buy more of their Christmas gifts and shopping online this year to avoid physical shops.

Christine Gouldthorp, Consumer Expert at PriceRunner, said:

The pandemic has changed the way we shop, in particular for many older shoppers who haven’t made many purchases online before, where some have even bought products online for the very first time this year. Even though the lockdown has lifted, the pandemic continues to affect our shopping habits into the Christmas season and beyond.   

 

The pandemic has taken its devastating hit on the economy, however it seems like Christmas can’t be stopped, as half of Brits (47%) plan to spend as much on Christmas shopping as they did last year.

So what do we want for Christmas this year?

A majority of Brits said they wanted the particular gifts as it will bring them joy and happniess (36%) and improve time spent at home (21%).

The top 10 list of what Brits want for Christmas can be found here:

If you still need to buy presents for you loved ones, don’t worry, as there are plenty of shops still taking orders online and guaranteeing delivery in time for Christmas.

Even if some shops are still taking final orders, I would recommend buying what you need as soon as possible. With an entire nation spending more time at home this year and shopping online more than ever before, there is already a large strain on delivery and logistics companies and delivery times are much longer than normal. This way you can hopefully avoid Christmas present arriving after December 25th, said Christine Gouldthorp.  

PriceRunner asked some of our most loved retailers in the UK for the last dates to order, as one in ten brits (11%) plan to avoid the shops and buy giftcards of Christmas presents online instead.

Here is a list of the retailers still accepting orders and ensuring delivery in time for Christmas:

Boometics – 11^th December

PureChimp – 14^th December

Tredz – 14^th December

Wiggle – 14^th December

Passiontec – 16^th December

The Book Depository – 16^th December

Sculpted By Aimee Connolly Cosmetics – 17^th December

CocktailDelivery – 18^th December

Lily & Loaf – 18^th December

Naylors – 18^th December

Snowleader – 18^th December

Expondo – 18^th December

Bellfor – 18^th December

Cmiile – 18^th December

The Perfume Shop – 19^th December

Acer – 20^th December

BT Shop – 20^th December

Italist – 20^th December

Greavessports – 20^th December

Anns Cottage – 21^st December

Appliance Electronics – 21^st December

ASUS – 21^st December

FiveTech – 21^st December

Footasylum – 21^st December

Hive Books – 21^st December

Kates Skates – 21^st December

Landys Chemist – 21^st December

Laptop Outlet – 21^st December

MagicVision – 21^st December

Microsoft Store – 21^st December

Nike – 21^st December

OPPO Mobiles – 21^st December

Robert Dyas – 21^st December

shop4world.com – 21^st December

Spatial online – 21^st December

The Fragrance Counter – 21^st December

Laptops Direct – 21^st December

Appliances Direct – 21^st December

HP Store – 21^st December

Bugaboo – 22^nd December

Cartridge Monkey – 22^nd December

Charles & Keith – 22^nd December

Ebuyer – 22^nd December

Philip Morris & Son – 22^nd December

TechNextDay – 22^nd December

Toner Giant – 22^nd December

Audio Affair – 23^rd December

Dealbuyer.com – 23^rd December

Freenet Electrical – 23^rd December

LampShopOnline – 23^rd December

Medino – 23^rd December

Staples UK – 23^rd December

 

The survey was conducted by the YouGov analysis institute. A total of 2215 CAWI interviews took place of UK nationals aged 18+ during the period of 9-12 of October 2020.

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