Spending on flights almost trebled last month, with Irish consumers hoping for a post-pandemic getaway. The number of Revolut customers spending money on flights more than doubled compared with April. Sportswear shops saw spending surge by 33pc. For shoe shopping, 46pc of spending was still being carried out online, as was 38pc of spending with department stores. In February last year, only 30pc of retail spending was being undertaken over the internet.

Source: Irish Independent June 03, 2021 01:30 UTC