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The latest 'food for thought' from HOSPA on trends and hot topics affecting those working in the hospitality industry.

 

On a regular basis we will post on the blog across a range of issues that impact the everyday working lives of HOSPA members, to help them become more informed, up to date and be able to debate on the key issues impacting the hospitality industry.

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katherinedoggrell
Oct 14

Spending declines in September, but rise of ‘treat purchases’ boosts some

Overall Retail spending declined -0.1% in September 2025 when compared to this time last year, a fall compared to August 2025 (0.6%). However, despite broader cutbacks, multiple non-essential categories benefited from ‘pick-me-up’ purchases. Furniture Stores enjoyed their tenth consecutive month of growth, whilst Clothing retailers marked eight months of year-on-year growth, with spend in this category expected to rise ahead of retail’s ‘Golden Quarter’. Spend in the overall

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