Record 80 million card transactions in May - AIB The latest AIB Spend Trend for May shows that overall spending increased 9% year on year and 2% month on month. Business • 16 Jun
Record 80 million card transactions in May - AIB The latest AIB Spend Trend for May shows that overall spending increased 9% year on year and 2% month on month. Business • 16 Jun
A third of shoppers feel less financially secure now Almost a third of Irish shoppers feel less financially secure now compared to the start of the year, according to new research from KPMG. Business • 10 Jun
A third of shoppers feel less financially secure now Almost a third of Irish shoppers feel less financially secure now compared to the start of the year, according to new research from KPMG. Business • 10 Jun
Consumer confidence drops to nine month low Irish consumer confidence dropped to a nine month low in March, according to the Credit Union Consumer Sentiment Survey. Business • 28 Mar
Consumer confidence drops to nine month low Irish consumer confidence dropped to a nine month low in March, according to the Credit Union Consumer Sentiment Survey. Business • 28 Mar
How to set and manage a realistic budget this Christmas? The festive season is fast approaching, a time for goodwill and spending time with family and friends. But it can also be a time for financial stress. Make a list, and check it twice. Business • 25 Nov 24
How to set and manage a realistic budget this Christmas? The festive season is fast approaching, a time for goodwill and spending time with family and friends. But it can also be a time for financial stress. Make a list, and check it twice. Business • 25 Nov 24
US inflation cools in May; consumer spending up slightly US prices were unchanged in May while consumer spending rose moderately, a trend that could draw the Federal Reserve closer to start cutting interest rates this year. Business • 28 Jun 24
US inflation cools in May; consumer spending up slightly US prices were unchanged in May while consumer spending rose moderately, a trend that could draw the Federal Reserve closer to start cutting interest rates this year. Business • 28 Jun 24
AIB customer spending increased in February - survey AIB customers increased their spending by 4% in February when compared to January, according to the bank's latest Spend Trend survey. Business • 15 Mar 24
AIB customer spending increased in February - survey AIB customers increased their spending by 4% in February when compared to January, according to the bank's latest Spend Trend survey. Business • 15 Mar 24
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 23
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 23
Consumer sentiment improves following Budget measures Consumer sentiment has improved slightly this month, boosted by the measures announced in Budget 2024. Business • 31 Oct 23
Consumer sentiment improves following Budget measures Consumer sentiment has improved slightly this month, boosted by the measures announced in Budget 2024. Business • 31 Oct 23
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 23
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 23
Festivities and holidays helped boost spending in March Average daily spending increased by 4% in March compared to the previous month. Business • 20 Apr 23
Festivities and holidays helped boost spending in March Average daily spending increased by 4% in March compared to the previous month. Business • 20 Apr 23
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
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 to official figures. Business • 19 Aug 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 to official figures. 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
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 win market share as consumers cut spending. Business • 07 Jul 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 win market share as consumers cut spending. 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 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
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 today. Business • 05 Jul 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 today. 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 good weather and spent big during the June Bank Holiday Monday. Business • 09 Jun 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 good weather and spent big during the June Bank Holiday Monday. 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
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 by SiteCore. Business • 28 Apr 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 by SiteCore. 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
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% growth in core domestic demand this year, new research from stockbroker Goodbody says. Business • 25 Jan 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% growth in core domestic demand this year, new research from stockbroker Goodbody says. 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 expenditure. Business • 11 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 expenditure. 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 the same month in 2019. Business • 07 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 the same month in 2019. 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 spending figures reveal. Business • 07 Sep 20
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 spending figures reveal. Business • 07 Sep 20
