Drivers were greeted with electronic boards saying centre full as they arrived at the Manchester retail hub
Britons were also spotted flocking to stores in Liverpool, Birmingham and North Tyneside on Boxing Day
The busy scenes came in stark contrast to London, where Regent and Oxford Street stood largely empty
Sales at shops are predicted to plunge by 56 per cent to £1.4billion, despite an estimated rise in online sales
It comes as millions moved into Tier 4 yesterday, meaning all non-essential shops and businesses had to close
Britons spotted lining up outside Next stores in Liverpool, Birmingham and North Tyneside on Boxing Day
The busy scenes came in stark contrast to London, where Regent and Oxford Street stood largely empty
Sales at shops are predicted to plunge by 56 per cent to £1.4billion, despite an estimated rise in online sales
It comes as millions moved into Tier 4 yesterday, meaning all non-essential shops and businesses had to close
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