Grocery spend amid pandemic stretches ahead of accommodation, transport and entertainment spend

Consumers continue to spend big on groceries and perishables but our spend on transport, accommodation and entertainment has collapsed.
Grocery spend amid pandemic stretches ahead of accommodation, transport and entertainment spend

Spending on groceries and perishables in April increased by 20% on an average month, with consumers forking out an additional €190m when compared with April 2019.
Spending on groceries and perishables in April increased by 20% on an average month, with consumers forking out an additional €190m when compared with April 2019.

Consumers continue to spend big on groceries and perishables but our spend on transport, accommodation and entertainment has collapsed.

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