Credit and debit card company Barclaycard monthly spending data for March
- consumer spending -6% y/y in March, biggest fall since survey began in 2015
- supermarket spending was up 21% on the month
- travel spending, including public transport, sank by 40%
- consumer confidence fell to a survey low.
"Tighter movement restrictions have meant consumers are largely staying indoors, and therefore unable to visit the high-street, socialise in person, or travel," Barclaycard director Esme Harwood said.
