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  • Christmas spending expected to fall for first time in half a decade

    Christmas spending expected to fall for first time in half a decade

    ​Consumers plan to make the most of Black Friday promotions, but spend over the whole festive season is predicted to be lower than last year E-commerce set to take record share of Christmas spending, while the high street likely to face a challenging festive period

  • Decline in consumer spending during September points to continued weakness in UK economy

    Decline in consumer spending during September points to continued weakness in UK economy

    - Household expenditure declines -0.3% on the year, the fourth month in the last five to see a decline - Recreation & Culture (-1.3%) suffers biggest decline since July 2013 - High street continues to suffer as face-to-face spending declines -3.2% - Lower spending across Transport & Communication (-6.4%) and Household Goods (-2.6%)

  • UK Consumer spending on course for weakest year since 2013 despite modest August uptick

    UK Consumer spending on course for weakest year since 2013 despite modest August uptick

    - Consumer spending rises for first time since April (+0.3% year-on-year) - Growth driven by higher E-commerce expenditure (+6.5% on the year), as Face-to-Face continues to decline (-2.6%) - With average growth of 0.2% each month this year, consumer spending is on track for its weakest calendar year of growth since 2013

  • Consumer spend falls for the third month in a row

    Consumer spend falls for the third month in a row

    • Consumer spending falls by -0.8% on an annual basis, following declines in May and June • Transport & Communication (-6.1%) and Clothing & Footwear (-5.2%) see most marked reductions in spend • Face-to-Face expenditure falls at quicker pace (-3.7% on the year), while E-commerce spend increases by +3.6%

  • Consumer Spending Falls For First Time In Nearly Four Years

    Consumer Spending Falls For First Time In Nearly Four Years

    • First fall in household expenditure since 2013 (-0.8% on the year) • Face-to-face spending declines notably (-5.3%), while e-commerce rebounds (+6.9%) after weak April (-0.3%) • Clothing & Footwear (-5.2%) and Household Goods (-4.1%) among the weakest performing sectors in May

  • Sharper slowdown in consumer spending during April

    Sharper slowdown in consumer spending during April

    • Consumer spending rises at the weakest pace for three months in April (+0.5% year-on-year) • Renewed increase in face-to-face spend (+0.3%) contrasts with slight dip in e-commerce (-0.1%) • Food & Drink categories see best growth for three years (+5.9%), while Clothing & Footwear records first increase in expenditure for five months (+2.3%)

  • Consumer spending growth slowed to a five month low in January

    Consumer spending growth slowed to a five month low in January

    Consumer expenditure growth weakens to +0.4% year-on-year in January, from +2.5% in December Face-to-face spending declines at quickest rate in four years (-3.1%), while e-commerce continues to rise (+4.1%) Hotels, Restaurants & Bars (+5.7%) and Recreation & Culture (+3.1%) are top performing sectors Clothing & Footwear sees biggest drop in spend since April 2012 (-3.8%)

  • Millennials want modern careers that turn passions into pay cheques

    Millennials want modern careers that turn passions into pay cheques

    - Cryptocurrency regulator, 3D printing technician and gig economy manager are predictions for future jobs - 52% of millennials expect to switch careers multiple times during their lifetimes - 62% will prioritise a career that aligns with their passions and interests

  • Cash is a Ghost of Christmas Past

    Cash is a Ghost of Christmas Past

    • More than £2bn spent on Visa cards during Black Friday • Online Visa spend in week leading up to Black Friday up 13% year-on-year with almost £1bn spent on Black Friday, alone • Contactless and mobile technology are driving new shopping habits in the run-up to Christmas

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