Interesting report issued by Deloitte recently regarding projected consumer spending in the run-up to Christmas – see commentary below:

http://www.businessworld.ie/livenews.htm?a=2679139;s=rollingnews.htm

2 items catch the eye:

• The average spend per household in Ireland will be €1,020, the average European spend is predicted at €590 – seems high
• In Ireland, on average €120 will spent on socialising – seems low…!