Most consumers expect higher costs this Christmas The majority of consumers expect their Christmas shopping to be more expensive this year, according to a new survey from KPMG. Business • 17 Nov
Consumer sentiment improves following Budget measures Consumer sentiment has improved slightly this month, boosted by the measures announced in Budget 2024. Business • 31 Oct
Spending on homewares up 18%, pub spend dips 1% - AIB Summer spending recovered slightly last month despite the continuing bad weather, a new survey shows today. Business • 20 Sep
Festivities and holidays helped boost spending in March Average daily spending increased by 4% in March compared to the previous month. Business • 20 Apr
Bulkamania: Can stocking up save you cash? Bulk buying options are growing in Ireland but care needs to be taken to ensure you are actually saving money, writes Adam Maguire. Business • 22 Dec 22
UK retail sales rise in July - ONS data UK retail sales picked up in July but continued to show longer-term signs that consumers are making cutbacks to save money amid soaring inflation, according … Business • 19 Aug 22
Consumer spending fell in July - AIB survey Consumer spending fell in July for the first time since January, according to a survey from AIB. Business • 19 Aug 22
Currys warns of lower profit on uncertain consumer mood Electricals retailer Currys has today beaten annual profit expectations, sending its shares up 10%, and said it would cap prices of dozens of products to … Business • 07 Jul 22
Consumer sentiment rallies, but business mood unchanged A new monthly economic survey shows that while households remain cautious, the arrival of the holiday season looks to have raised their spirits a little. Business • 30 May 22
Consumer spending drops as regular routines resume Consumer spending was down 6% in September compared with the previous month, according to new debit and credit card data from Bank of Ireland. Business • 06 Oct 21
Spending soars in hospitality and cinema sectors People raced back to cinemas and outdoor hospitality in June, with spending at the movies up a huge 1,351% compared to May, new figures show … Business • 05 Jul 21
Consumers spend big on Bank Holiday re-openings New figures from financial technology company Revolut show that after months of closed bars, restaurants and cinemas, people took full advantage of relaxed restrictions and … Business • 09 Jun 21
Consumers still saving more and borrowing less Households are continuing to save more and borrow less, according to the latest Money and Banking Statistics from the Central Bank. Business • 31 May 21
Generation Z less loyal to brands than over 55s 18 to 24 year olds, known as Generation Z, are now less loyal to brands compared to those aged over 55, according to new research … Business • 28 Apr 21
Consumer spending down 19% in February - Revolut Consumer spending fell again in February as the impact of the full coronavirus lockdown continued to bite, new figures from digital banking app Revolut show. Business • 08 Mar 21
Big consumer rebound expected after Q1 lockdown The unleashing of €13 billion in household savings and significant pent-up demand will lead to a surge in consumer spending that will fuel a 5% … Business • 25 Jan 21
Consumer spending up 6% in December - Revolut New figures from Revolut shows that total consumer spending in December 2020 rose by 6% from December 2019, with many sectors seeing record levels of … Business • 11 Jan 21
Consumer spending up 18% in December - Bank of Ireland New figures reveal an 18% increase in consumer spending in December, with significant spikes in spending on clothes, cards and sporting goods when compared to … Business • 07 Jan 21
Revolut reports 4% rise in spending in August Daily consumer spending has risen on an annual basis for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic sent the country into lockdown, Revolut's latest monthly … Business • 07 Sep 20
Over 65s record biggest drop in spending - AIB New research from AIB shows that over 65s have recorded the biggest drop in spending as they adhere to government advice to stay at home, … Business • 01 May 20
Consumer spending could plunge as much as 40% - Bank Spending by consumers in the economy could be a massive 40% down this month compared to last year, according to research published today by the … Business • 16 Apr 20
Consumer spending set to hit €111bn in 2020 Consumer spending in Ireland is forecast to top €111 billion this year, as the consumer economy emerges from a so-called 'lost decade'. Business • 19 Feb 20
Irish consumers to spend €250m on Black Friday buys A total of €250m is forecast to be spent by Irish shoppers on Black Friday - split almost equally between online and bricks and mortar … Business • 12 Nov 19
Card spending continued to rise in second quarter Almost €19 billion was spent on Irish credit and debit cards between April and June, according to the Central Bank. Business • 21 Aug 19
US economic growth slows less than expected in Q2 US economic growth slowed less than expected in the second quarter as a surge in consumer spending blunted some of the drag from declining exports … Business • 26 Jul 19