1. Despite the cost of living crisis continuing to bite, the majority of Brits (97%) still plan to indulge their sweet tooth this Easter

2. New research reveals that the average Brit will be spending £25.88 on chocolatey treats this Easter

3. 1 in 5 Brits plan on spending more than a st-egg-ering £50 on Easter treats, although 2% of the British public will not be spending a penny on indulgences

4. A third of all Brits wait until the day before to get their Easter eggs, whilst a few of us cut it even closer and wait for the big day to ‘roll’ around before purchasing.

New research reveals that, while the cost of living continues to bite, the majority of Brits will still be spending money on sweet treats this Easter, with the average spend on eggs and chocolatey goodies sitting at £25.88 per person1.

The research, conducted by Generation Logistics, a recruitment campaign for the logistics industry, has delved into the spending habits of the British public this Easter, uncovering how much they plan to spend on chocolatey treats, and how Easter goods are delivered to the nation.

Despite the rising cost of living, the research found that the majority of Brits plan to spend money on a little indulgence this Easter (97%), with one in five planning on filling their Easter baskets with over a whopping £50 worth of treats (13%). On the flip side, not everyone will be dipping into their purses, with 2% of the British public claiming they won’t be spending on a seasonal treat this year.

When it comes to timings, nine in 10 (88%) have already bought all of their Easter eggs and treats for the upcoming celebration, although 12% of us will hold out until the day itself before shopping – perhaps in the hope of an Easter bargain!

Despite a quarter of Brits claiming that they would be upset if there was an Easter egg shortage (25%), nearly half of people confessed to not knowing how the chocolate creations actually make it to our supermarket shelves (47%). As the “real-life Easter bunny”, enjoying Easter treats wouldn’t be a possibility without the logistics industry hopping to the rescue. From sourcing and shipping the raw ingredients from around the world to filling warehouses with products and travelling down the open road before finally landing on our supermarket shelves, Easter eggs would not make it to our shops without the wealth of backroom “bunnies” who make Easter become a reality for Brits. Like our unseen Easter hero, and despite offering a huge array of roles across the sector for everyone from school leavers, to graduates, work-returners and career changers, logistics is a career that 90% of people have never considered for themselves.

Bethany Windsor, Programme Manager at Generation Logistics, commented: “With many Brits starting their Easter shopping earlier than ever before, the logistics sector has had to adapt to this change in behaviour quickly to ensure that Easter treats land on the shelves of supermarkets across the country promptly so that we can indulge. What many people aren’t aware of is the amount of people that are involved in making Easter a reality, from those working in factories and warehouses, through to the lorry drivers and supermarket suppliers, and a host of other roles in between. As real life Easter bunnies, logistics employees are critical in keeping the country running and stocked with chocolate throughout the Easter weekend. With so many different roles on offer, logistics provides many employment opportunities - the sector is always changing and growing, and is a fantastic one to pursue a career in, whether you are a school leaver, graduate or somebody who’s looking to return to work or change careers.”

With a wealth of different opportunities available within logistics, job-seekers are encouraged to explore roles that may be of interest. You can find out more about how a career in logistics might suit you here: www.generationlogistics.org/find-your-future.

For more information, please contact Stacey on Stacey@ilkagency.com and Beth on

Beth.t@ilkagency.com, or Lisa Ventura via lventura@logistics.org.uk.

Notes To Editors:

1. Based on a survey of 1,000 respondents, undertaken by TLF in March 2023

2. Data taken from Statista

About Generation Logistics:

Generation Logistics is an industry-led, government-backed initiative to increase industry

awareness and find the next generation of logistics industry talent.

Working in collaboration with companies and trade associations from across the sector, the

campaign will challenge perceptions and demonstrate the breadth and diversity of the career

opportunities available.

For more information visit www.generationlogistics.org

ENDS

For more information, please contact Stacey on Stacey@ilkagency.com and Beth on

Beth.t@ilkagency.com, or Lisa Ventura via lventura@logistics.org.uk.

Notes To Editors:

Generation Logistics is an industry-led, government-backed initiative to increase industry awareness

and find the next generation of logistics industry talent.

Working in collaboration with companies and trade associations from across the sector, the campaign

will challenge perceptions and demonstrate the breadth and diversity of the career opportunities

available.

For more information visit www.generationlogistics.org

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