Monthly Archives: August 2012

Accenture have recently published a report by the EIU on the five consumer groups that will drive global opportunities for Irish businesses. The five types are: 1. The Emerging Consumer 2. The Frugal Consumer 3. The Connected Consumer 4. The … Continue reading →

In the week that’s in it, you might just want to know what ‘back to school’ means for the purses, wallets and bank accounts of Ireland’s parents: €487 per child going to primary school; and €620 per child going to secondary … Continue reading →

New research from Eurostat shows that the Irish are well above the EU27 average when it comes to savings. The data on savings ratio – chart below – shows that we saved 13.5% of our income in 2010. Some of … Continue reading →

Our latest Economic Recovery Index points to resilience among Irish consumers both in terms of perceptions of the economy and their own emotional wellbeing. The full results for August can be viewed here.

Our latest Economic Recovery Index for July 2012 is just out. The recent European Summit at the end of June appears to have given Irish consumers confidence about the prospects for a better future. Download your copy here.