Inflation Bites: Brits Tighten Budgets and Cut Utilities Amid Rising Costs
In a recent study by Barclaycard, spending on essential items has increased by 4.4% due to higher fuel costs,...
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UK Consumer Spending Up 9.3% Amid Rising Costs, Barclaycard Reports
In May, consumer card spending grew 9.3% compared to last year as essential items rose 4.8%, fuel spending surged...
Inflation Hits Essential Spending, Non-Essentials Remain Steady Amid Cost Crisis
Inflation and rising living costs are impacting retail as essential item spending increased to 18.1% in April, up from...
Slower Consumer Spending in January Amidst Plan B Restrictions and Inflation
Consumer card spending rose by just 7.4% in January compared to the same period last year, marking its smallest...
Strong Consumer Spending Growth in November
In a recent Barclaycard report, consumer spending surged by 16% in November, driven by early festive activities boosting retail,...
October Consumer Spending Surges 14.2% as Non-Essential Items and Online Takeaways Boom
In a recent report by Barclaycard, consumer card spending surged by an impressive 14.2% in October, marking a significant...
Strong Consumer Spending Growth Amidst Pandemic Restrictions
In a significant post-pandemic recovery, consumer spending skyrocketed by 7.6% in May compared to the same time last year,...
Asda Reports Q1 Sales Increase Amidst Pandemic Challenges
Asda reports a 3.5% increase in like-for-like sales during Q1 due to a surge in online shopping demand amidst...
Sixth Consecutive Month of Declining Shop Prices Amidst Uncertainty
In a surprising turn of events, shop prices have dropped for the sixth month in a row, as revealed...