At John Lewis, sales rose 7.2 per cent toÂŁ65 million for the week ending December 30, even with one less Sales day than the previous year. Total online sales also increased by 45 per cent over the period.
The company said: 'We took more money on the first day of clearance than ever before. AtÂŁ18.3 million, this was 10 per cent ahead of last year.'
Christmas trading at Waitrose was also outstanding, with sales rocketing by 12.4 per cent toÂŁ61.65 million in the week ending December 30.
The grocer set a new weekly sales record ofÂŁ136 million during the Christmas week and tookÂŁ30.2 million on December 22 alone - another record for Waitrose.
The supermarket said: 'Christmas was a resounding success. Availability was excellent and many customers complimented us on our first-class service.'
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