Storm Éowyn drives additional spending in supermarkets

The post-festive period saw consumers spend more on items that were on promotion with an extra €72m spent during January

Overall consumer spending during January was up 6.5% compared to the same period last year. 

Irish consumers stocking up on necessities before the impact of Storm Éowyn led a notable increase in spending at the three largest supermarket chains during the month of January, new data from market research firm Kantar shows.

Storm Éowyn hit Ireland on January 24 causing significant damage and leaving thousands of people with power.