Log in or register
Share on LinkedInShare on LinkedIn

ARTICLE · 24 APRIL 2013

The Deloitte Consumer Tracker: Q1 2013

Deloitte
Explore more from Deloitte

A discussion on the recent trends focusing on consumer spending attitudes and behaviours.

United KingdomStrategy
Deloitte Consumer Business Group
Deloitte Consumer Business Group
Author LinkedIn connections

Key findings:

  • Sentiment on disposable income is stronger than at any time since Q3 2011.
  • UK household conditions remain stable in the first quarter of 2013.
  • The consensus is for the recovery to gain traction as 2013 progresses.
  • Despite a slight improvement compared to Q1 2012, spending remains subdued.
  • Looking ahead consumers remain concerned about rising utility prices.

2013 got off to an encouraging start with consumer confidence in disposable income improving for the fifth consecutive quarter.

The first quarter of 2013 has confirmed that the necessary conditions to reinvigorate consumer optimism are starting to emerge. In 2012 there were tentative signs of improvement: inflation fell which in turn helped to fuel a slight increase in discretionary spending. However, consumers remained cautious and continued to deleverage and save in anticipation of rising food and utility prices.

We operate a free-to-view policy, asking only that you register in order to read all of our content. Please login or register to view the rest of this article.

Register for freeORLog in

Related Articles

Legal Intelligence Newsletters: sign up for the latest legal and regulatory news on your chosen topics

Read more about

See more popular content from

Article

Preparing For The EU Cyber Resilience Act: Key Reporting Obligations From 11 September 2026

The EU's Cyber Resilience Act introduces mandatory cybersecurity reporting obligations for manufacturers of digital products starting September 2026, requiring notification of actively exploited vulnerabilities and severe incidents within strict timeframes. Companies must establish procedures to identify and report security events to national Computer Security Incident Response Teams, with potential fines reaching €15 million or 2.5% of global turnover for non-compliance.
United KingdomStrategy
Goodwin Procter LLP
Goodwin Procter LLP
Article

European Commission Proposes European Innovation Act

The European Commission has unveiled a European Innovation Act designed to strengthen the EU's innovation ecosystem by addressing two critical challenges: limited access to finance for IP-rich businesses and fragmented regulatory frameworks across Member States. The proposal introduces measures including a common IP valuation framework, streamlined R&D procurement procedures, and harmonized regulatory sandboxes to help startups and scaleups commercialize their innovations more effectively.
European UnionStrategy
Lewis Silkin
Lewis Silkin
Article

The SRA’s AI Warning Notice: A Regulatory Wake-up Call, Not A Reason To Step Back

The Solicitors Regulation Authority has issued a warning notice on AI misuse in legal practice, clarifying what responsible adoption looks like. While recognizing AI's benefits for document review, drafting, and research, the regulator emphasizes that solicitors remain accountable for their work regardless of the tools used, requiring proper governance, human oversight, and professional judgment to manage risks like hallucinated citations and confidentiality breaches.
United KingdomStrategy
Gateley Legal
Gateley Legal