Spending on home gyms and fruit and vegetables gives retailers healthy January

Online purchases of exercise equipment rose by 60% in January on the month before, figures from Adobe show.

Online shoppers started the year by spending on items to boost their wellness and fitness — Online shoppers started the year by spending on items to boost their wellness and fitness (David Davies/PA)

By Josie Clarke, PA Consumer Affairs Correspondent

February 10, 2025 at 0:01am GMT

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