UK and Germany Spend Insight Report 29 Nov - 05 Dec

Consumer and SME Economy report

In this week’s report, spend was up 11% in the UK and down 7% in Germany versus 2019. In the UK, spend returned to the long-term growth trend following last week’s decline. In Germany, spend was down to the lowest levels since April, with restrictions appearing to affect sectors beyond Travel and Transport, which are both in double-digit decline.

UK and Germany Spend Insight Report 22 - 28 Nov

Consumer and SME Economy report

In this week’s report, spend declined 6% in the UK and was up 2% in Germany versus 2019. In the UK, Black Friday retail spend growth was mixed, and non-essential retail spend was lower versus 2019. In Germany, Black Friday retail spend was also mixed versus 2019, but Health & Beauty and Home Furnishings were two strong performing sectors, experiencing double-digit growth.

UK and Germany Spend Insight Report 15 Nov - 21 Nov

Consumer and SME Economy report

In this week’s report, spend was up 11% in the UK and 7% in Germany versus 2019. In the UK, although Online and Marketplace spend remains up relative to 2019, spend is lower YoY. In Germany, overall spend continues to grow despite rising Covid cases and state level restrictions.

UK and Germany Spend Insight Report 15 Nov - 21 Nov

Consumer and SME Economy report

In this week’s report, spend was up 11% in the UK and 7% in Germany versus 2019. In the UK, although Online and Marketplace spend remains up relative to 2019, spend is lower YoY. In Germany, overall spend continues to grow despite rising Covid cases and state level restrictions.

UK and Germany Spend Insight Report 8 Nov - 14 Nov

Consumer and SME Economy report

In this week’s report, spend was up 12% in the UK and 6% in Germany versus 2019. In the UK, the Restaurant sector continues to benefit from substantial volume growth. In Germany, overall spend increased despite rising Covid cases and state-level restrictions, but growth declined across Restaurants, Entertainment & Leisure, Transport and Travel. 

UK and Germany Spend Insight Report 1 Nov - 7 Nov

Consumer and SME Economy report

In the UK, Hardware Store & Garden Centre spend continues to be lower than it was in 2020, driven by a double-digit decline in transaction volumes. In Germany, Travel & Tourism spend is back to pre-pandemic levels and Transport spend is recovering quickly.

UK and Germany Spend Insight Report 25 Oct - 31 Oct

Consumer and SME Economy report

In this week’s report, spend was up 8% in both the UK and Germany versus 2019. In both the UK and Germany, online retail spending is tracking lower year on year. In the UK, year-on-year spend on Hardware Stores & Garden Centres was also down due to a double digit decline in transaction volumes.