The Finals weekend boosts UK Economy
The UK economy experiences a boost over each Euros season and this year is no different. We have seen a £3.1 billion boost to the economy over the past month.
Retail
Retailers received a £280.1 million boost which came mostly from supermarkets. Fans making extra food and drink purchases for each game.
Asda reported selling 20,000 large screen, ultra-high definition TVs before the final game and expected a rise again over the weekend.
Fans eager to watch the game on a bigger and better TV hosting watching parties which gives the supermarket a great boost.
Hospitality
17 million people were watching the final in a pub, bar or restaurant.
At least £405m was spent in pubs and supermarkets for the final. In pubs, restaurant and bars there was a predicted £70.5m spent on drinks and £54.3m spent on food.
Global Data figures shows an extra 10 million pints were poured during the final fame with a suggested 50% sales boost in pubs and bars.
