As restrictions are lifted, how much do you expect to spend on local independent food shops or markets compared to last year?

Summary

  • The research suggests that the picture of local independent food shops and markets is more encouraging; there is a net difference of four percentage points in those spending more over the coming year.
  • Households with no children, females and 45-64 year olds are the most likely to be spending more locally at independent food shops or markets (although the highest proportion of respondents in these cohorts still indicated that they are planning to spend the same).

Total sample

Base 1,781

This chart shows that more residents plan to spend more in local independent food shops or markets in the coming year (27%) than plan to spend less (23%); a net difference of four percentage points.

Age

Base 1,881

This chart shows that residents aged 25-34 (31%) and 35-44 (32%) are most likely to be spending less locally at independent food shops or markets in the coming year than other age groups.

Gender

Base 1,838

This chart shows that whilst the majority of both males and females plan to spend the same, females are more likely to be spending more locally at independent food shops or markets in the coming year (29%) than males (24%).

Household composition

Base 1,887

This chart shows that households with children are more likely to be spending less locally at independent food shops or markets in the coming year (33%) than those with no children (19%).