Consumer economy collapses in April due to Covid-19 Disposable income was down by as much as 25% in April, despite the implementation of wage supports and enhanced welfare arrangements for workers impacted by … Business • 21 May 20
Consumer spending set to hit €111bn in 2020 Consumer spending in Ireland is forecast to top €111 billion this year, as the consumer economy emerges from a so-called 'lost decade'. Business • 19 Feb 20
Irish consumers to spend €250m on Black Friday buys A total of €250m is forecast to be spent by Irish shoppers on Black Friday - split almost equally between online and bricks and mortar … Business • 12 Nov 19
Irish households set to spend €6.5bn on holidays Irish consumers are set to spend €6.5 billion on holidays this year - an 8.3% rise on last year. Business • 15 Aug 19
UK imports to overtake Irish new car sales - CMM New research has predicted that imported second-hand cars from the UK will overtake the number of new cars sold in Ireland for the first time … Business • 27 May 19
45% of all properties bought with cash or savings A new consumer monitor shows that 45% of all the properties sold last year were bought with cash or savings. Business • 18 Feb 19
€3 billion spent with online retailers abroad New figures show that Irish consumers spent around €5 billion online last year, but almost two thirds of that - about €3 billion - went … Business • 19 Feb 18
Consumer confidence, spending was higher in 2016 Consumer confidence and spending continued to improve in 2016, but was affected by the Brexit vote and the US Presidential election, according to the latest … Business • 20 Feb 17
