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Most Popular Online Shopping Categories Among UK Consumers 2026

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Clothing & accessories dominates online shopping activity among UK consumers in 2026, with having purchased in this category over the past 12 months — making it the clear leader across all categories tracked. Groceries and fresh food rank second at , reflecting the continued normalisation of online food shopping, while footwear follows at .

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