'Muted' World Cup consumer response

Retailers are in full swing to capitalise on the World Cup with shelves heaving with everything from Brazilian food to huge televisions - with their efforts thwarted only by a lack of enthusiasm from consumers, according to analysts.

There is an "overarching low level of enthusiasm" about World Cup merchandise, according to a study by market researchers Conlumino on behalf of Webloyalty.

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