UK and Germany Spend Insight Report 07 - 13 Feb

Consumer and SME Economy report

In this week’s report, spend in the UK was up 14% versus 2021 (YoY), and up 7% versus 2020 (Yo2Y). Spend in Germany was up 23% YoY and up 5% Yo2Y, reaching the highest levels seen in 2022 so far. Food Delivery spend has begun to slow (YoY) in both countries for the first time since the pandemic began. UK Travel spend continues to recover and German Airline spend has seen a rapid recovery.

UK and Germany Spend Insight Report 31 Jan - 06 Feb

Consumer and SME Economy report

In this week’s report, spend in the UK was up 13% versus 2021 (YoY), and up 9% versus 2020 (Yo2Y). Spend in Germany was up 14% YoY and down 1% Yo2Y. In the UK, Airline and broader travel spend improved rapidly as restrictions eased, and retail spend trends were mixed. In Germany, travel spend has not recovered as strongly, but categories including Home Furnishings/Appliances and Sporting Goods are still seeing YoY growth.

UK and Germany Spend Insight Report 24 - 30 Jan

Consumer and SME Economy report

In this week’s report, UK spend was up 14% versus 2021 (YoY), and 4% versus 2020 (Yo2Y). Spend in Germany was up 19% YoY and flat 0% Yo2Y. In the UK, the Travel, Transport and Entertainment & Leisure categories continue to be the biggest drag on overall spend growth. In Germany, Fuel spend has recovered back to pre-Covid levels, underpinned by higher average transaction values as transaction volumes decline.

UK and Germany Spend Insight Report 17 - 23 Jan

Consumer and SME Economy report

In this week’s report, UK spend was up 17% versus 2021 (YoY), and 7% versus 2020 (Yo2Y). Spend in Germany was up 15% YoY and flat 0% Yo2Y. In the UK, spend growth continues but with slower momentum compared to late 2021, General Merchandise and Pubs & Restaurants spend remains strong. In Germany, High Street spend has returned to just below 2020 levels and Fast Food spend growth has recovered after a recent dip.

UK and Germany Spend Insight Report 10 - 16 Jan

Consumer and SME Economy report

In this week’s report, UK spend was up 17% versus 2021 (YoY), and 4% versus 2020 (Yo2Y). Spend in Germany was up 13% YoY and down 3% Yo2Y. In both countries, spending categories that benefited from last years’ lockdown period including Grocery, Food Delivery and Online Retail, are all continuing to see spend track lower YoY.

UK and Germany Spend Insight Report 03 - 09 Jan

Consumer and SME Economy report

In this week’s report, UK spend was up 14% versus 2021 (YoY), and 4% versus 2 years ago (Yo2Y). Spend in Germany was up 19% YoY and 1% Yo2Y. Spend growth in both countries indicates a more positive start to the year, however rising Covid cases and restrictions have impacted spend across key categories such as High St, Travel, and Transport.

UK and Germany Spend Insight Report 06 - 12 Dec

Consumer and SME Economy report

In this week’s report, spend was up 14% in the UK and down 1% in Germany versus 2019. In the UK, Restaurant and Food Delivery spend remains strong and Transport spend is gradually improving. In Germany, the latest Covid wave is beginning to impact spend beyond Travel and Transport. Restaurant and High Street spend has declined, down 14% and 18% respectively versus 2019.