Spending soared in garden centres and hardware stores in July compared to the same month last year, according to spending data from Revolut.
The report shows that spending in hardware stores was up by 103% compared to July 2019.
Revolut users who went to a hardware store last month spent an average of €43.29, compared to €34.24 last July.
The number of people spending in pet shops in July almost doubled (up 88%) compared to 2019, with the average spend up slightly.
The data shows that Revolut users spent 25% more in off-licences last month, compared to July 2019.
While the number of people shopping in off-licences did not change significantly year-on-year, the average monthly spend increased to €40.20 during the month, compared to €32.80 in July last year.
The report shows that hairdressers and stylists also had a strong July, while restaurants and cafes had a good first month after lockdown, but are still a long way from being back to normal.
Some industries, notably travel, have been particularly impacted by Covid-19 and this is reflected in the report, with spend on taxis and air travel down significantly.
Meanwhile data from digital bank N26 shows a 32% increase in consumer spending since the lockdown was lifted, with both online and real-world sales rising.
The bank's data also shows a continued switch towards card and digital payments, with cash payments down 30% on pre-Covid levels.
