Australians expected to spend big on Boxing Day as shoppers warned of deceptive sales tricks

Shoppers predicted to spend $3.8bn in the week after Christmas, with household goods and fashion to dominate sales

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Australians are forecast to spend $1.6bn in the sales on Boxing Day as the consumer regulator warns shoppers that even major retailers use deceptive sales tactics.

The revenue generated from Boxing Day sales on Friday is forecast to rise by 4.3% compared with 2024, according to new data from Roy Morgan and the Australian Retailers Association (ARA).