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Will the World Cup kick off a spending spree?

With replica shirts, curved televisions and crates of beer all heavily advertised, the World Cup is clearly an important event for many retailers. But while this summer’s football extravaganza is likely to affect the timing of consumer spending in the UK, it is unlikely to have much of an impact on its total level.

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