New: Experian's latest Insight report

The report shows that the recession has caused a huge section of the UK population to radically rethink how, when and with whom they spend their money. Experian’s report also highlights the major impact this will have on brands over the next decade as ‘bounce-back’ consumers demand even more for even less in the post-recession UK.

Consumers focus on essentials in 2009

UK consumer spending is forecast to decline twice as fast as other Eurozone countries in 2009, according to Experian’s latest European regional and city level consumer markets report. In Europe, the biggest drops are forecast for Ireland and Spain.

UK's top polluters are also the most affluent

Camberley in Surrey produces the most carbon emissions per head of household in the UK. This finding, one among many, is from GreenAware, the UK’s first comprehensive carbon footprint measure for every household and postcode in the UK.

Using data to build customer loyalty

With the market as it is, you need to be sure you know enough about your existing customers to ensure they keep spending with you. Experian QAS’ latest guide explains how retail businesses can keep customers loyal by maintaining accurate data on them.