UK and Germany Spend Insight Report 11 – 17 Jul

Consumer and SME Economy report

In this week’s report, spend in the UK was up 6% versus 2021 (YoY) and up 9% versus 2019 (Yo3Y). Spend in Germany was up 9% YoY and up 6% Yo3Y. In the UK, spend across Travel and Food categories has seen the strongest growth YoY. In Germany, Travel spend has remained strong and after consistent declines through 2022, General Merchandise spend was up by a quarter this week (YoY) reflecting the uplift from Amazon Prime Day.

UK and Germany Spend Insight Report 04 – 10 Jul

Consumer and SME Economy report

In this week’s report, spend in the UK was up 4% versus 2021 (YoY) and up 11% versus 2019 (Yo3Y). Spend in Germany was up 8% YoY and up 12% Yo3Y. In the UK, share of wallet in key consumer service categories continues to trend back towards 2019 levels while Retail Goods categories continue to decline YoY. In Germany, Travel and Transport share of spend is trending back towards 2019 levels and Food Delivery spend continues to decline YoY.

UK and Germany Spend Insight Report 27 Jun – 03 Jul

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In this week’s report, spend in the UK was up 4% versus 2021 (YoY) and up 9% versus 2019 (Yo3Y). Spend in Germany was up 9% YoY and up 4% Yo3Y. In the UK, Travel categories saw the highest growth YoY in Q2 while Clothing & Apparel and Grocery categories saw declines. Public transport transaction volumes bounced back following the rail strikes. In Germany, Entertainment, Travel and Transport related categories led YoY growth in Q2, while Electronics and General Merchandise spend declined.

UK and Germany Spend Insight Report 20 – 26 Jun

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 3% YoY and up 15% Yo3Y. In the UK, service-driven category spend gains are offset by declines across retail categories and Public Transport spend disruption was noticeable following the rail strikes. In Germany, Food & Beverage, Transport and Leisure lead YoY spend increases while Home Retail categories decline.

UK and Germany Spend Insight Report 13 – 19 Jun

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In this week’s report, spend in the UK was up 6% versus 2021 (YoY) and up 12% versus 2019 (Yo3Y). Spend in Germany was up 9% YoY and up 9% Yo3Y. In the UK, spend bounced back following recent YoY declines with improvements driven by Travel, Transport and Leisure. Spend in Germany was higher YoY following recent declines. While Travel spend recovered, momentum has stalled. Fuel spend remains elevated amid rising prices and fuel tax cuts.

UK and Germany Spend Insight Report 06 – 12 Jun

Consumer and SME Economy report

In this week’s report, spend in the UK was down 1% versus 2021 (YoY) and up 6% versus 2019 (Yo3Y). Spend in Germany was down 4% YoY and flat 0% Yo3Y. In the UK, High Street and Clothing and Apparel spend remains down YoY, while Fast Food spend dipped below 2019 levels. In Germany, General Merchandise spend is trending downwards, while High Street and Clothing & Apparel spend improved. Fast Food and Pubs & Restaurants spend remains resilient.

UK and Germany Spend Insight Report 30 May – 05 June

Consumer and SME Economy report

In this week’s report, spend in the UK was down 7% versus 2021 (YoY) and down 1% versus 2019 (Yo3Y). Spend in Germany was down 6% YoY and down 8% Yo3Y. In the UK, Travel and Transport spend plateaued and Pubs & Restaurant spend dipped below 2021 levels for the first time this year. In Germany, two-thirds of spend categories saw a YoY decline, with only those most impacted by 2021’s restrictions seeing growth.