UK and Germany Spend Insight Report 29 Aug – 04 Sep

Consumer and SME Economy report

In this week’s report, spend in the UK was up 1% versus 2021 (YoY) and up 7% versus 2019 (Yo3Y). Spend in Germany was up 11% YoY and up 9% Yo3Y. In the UK, Music Streaming Services spend is significantly higher YoY. Spend on Airlines has fallen below 2019 levels while Food & Beverage and Grocery spend are in line with last year. In Germany, Food & Beverage spend has reduced while Grocery spend has improved. Music Streaming Services spend is up by over a fifth YoY and Airlines and Travel & Tourism spend has reduced.

UK and Germany Spend Insight Report 22 – 28 Aug

Consumer and SME Economy report

In this week’s report, spend in the UK was flat 0% versus 2021 (YoY) and up 10% versus 2019 (Yo3Y). Spend in Germany was up 9% YoY and up 24% Yo3Y. In the UK, Food & Beverage and Grocery spend is tracking in line with last year while Travel spend is beginning to tail off as the summer period ends. In Germany, Food & Beverage and Fast Food spend growth remains strong, Public Transport spend has improved and Retail goods spend declines appear to be accelerating.

UK and Germany Spend Insight Report 15 – 21 Aug

Consumer and SME Economy report

In this week’s report, spend in the UK was flat 0% versus 2021 (YoY) and up 6% versus 2019 (Yo3Y). Spend in Germany was up 9% YoY and up 13% Yo3Y. UK spend growth momentum is slowing. Retail spend is weaker YoY across all UK regions, as evidenced by Clothing & Apparel and High Street trends. In Germany, Public Transport transaction volumes are lower YoY while Clothing & Apparel spend is keeping pace with last year. Electronics leads retail category declines YoY.

UK and Germany Spend Insight Report 08 – 14 Aug

Consumer and SME Economy report

In this week’s report, spend in the UK was up 2% versus 2021 (YoY) and up 8% versus 2019 (Yo3Y). Spend in Germany was up 7% YoY and up 15% Yo3Y. UK YoY growth has slowed, Food & Beverage spend is in line with last year and is no longer a driver of broader growth. In Germany, Food & Beverage spend continues to be a strong contributor to YoY growth, while lower online and retail spend is offsetting growth.

UK and Germany Spend Insight Report 01 - 08 Aug

Consumer and SME Economy report

In this week’s report, spend in the UK was up 2% versus 2021 (YoY*) and up 9% versus 2019 (Yo3Y**). Spend in Germany was up 7% YoY and up 12% Yo3Y. In the UK, while rising fuel costs have remained a key trend through 2022, in recent weeks prices have shown signs of moderating. In Germany, Public Transport spend has shown some improvement in recent weeks after tracking in line with last year for most of the summer.

UK and Germany Spend Insight Report 25 – 31 Jul

Consumer and SME Economy report

In this week’s report, spend in the UK was up 3% versus 2021 (YoY) and up 9% versus 2019 (Yo3Y). Spend in Germany was up 7% YoY and up 16% Yo3Y. In the UK, Travel spend growth remains resilient while High Street and Clothing & Apparel category spend has been lower YoY through July. In Germany, Travel spend remains well above last year and High Street and Clothing & Apparel declines are less significant than in the UK.

UK and Germany Spend Insight Report 18 – 24 Jul

Consumer and SME Economy report

In this week’s report, spend in the UK was flat 0% versus 2021 (YoY) and up 7% versus 2019 (Yo3Y). Spend in Germany was up 9% YoY and up 15% Yo3Y. In the UK, Food & Beverage spend is level while Grocery spend is down YoY. Health & Beauty shops and General Merchandise are the only retail categories seeing YoY spend growth. In Germany, Food & Beverage, Restaurant and Grocery spend remains strong while Electronics and Home Furnishings/Appliances are seeing the largest spend declines.