Christmas Sales London 2012
Although the Boxing Day sales start in December, people tend to call them the January sales are they go on for most of that month. Many flagship shops, department stores, shopping centres and exclusive boutiques are opening their doors bright and early on Boxing Day to offer eager shoppers the very best discounts, and even more venues are joining in with their own promotions and discounts in the days between Christmas and New Year.

Westfield London January Sale
26 Dec 2011 - 31 Jan 2012
Head to one of the biggest shopping centres in Europe on Boxing Day for the start of the Westfield London January Sale. Taking place immediately after Christmas, the sale features bargains galore with discounts available in many of the shops and stores.

Harvey Nichols January Sale
26 Dec 2011 - 31 Jan 2012
Plenty of luxury brands and designer items going for a song in the Harvey Nichols January sale. From the likes of Stella McCartney and Givenchy to Lanvin and Pucci, there are simply loads of lovely sale items on sale.

Selfridges January Sale
26 Dec 2012 - 31 Jan 2013
Grab some bargains at the Selfridges January sale. The famous department store on Oxford Street traditionally opens its doors early on Boxing Day so that thousands of stylish bargain hunters can hit the store on the first day of the sale. Last year, people queued up from 4:30am. With an enormous 50 percent off some items, there will be substantial discounts throughout the Selfridges January sale on items from womenswear, accessories, beauty, furniture, childrenswear, luggage and home accessories.

Harrods
From 9am 27 Dec 2012
Harrods January sale is back once more. London’s most famous store is once again offering amazing bargains on their finest products, from food to furniture and everything in-between. This year Florence and the Machine will be performing live before presiding over the grand opening, so get up early to make sure you're at the front of the queue for the musical dose of celebrity glitter.
This is one of the UK’s most exclusive retailers, and even though there will be discounts of around 60 percent off, it still might be just a bit expensive.

Fortnum and Mason
27 Dec 2011 - 31 Jan 2012
With bargains galore and plenty of luxury items up for grabs, the Fortnum and Mason January sale is one of the best in town. Renowned for being one of the oldest and most famous of department stores in London.

Brent Cross
26 Dec 2011 - 31 Jan 2012
Stores within the shopping centre who will be holding their own sales throughout the Brent Cross January sale include Lipsy, Karen Millen and Reiss. Other stores include Gap Kids and Hugo Boss, and even if fashion doesn't do it for you, there's an Apple Store, a Sony Centre and a Games Workshop.