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☂ Hopes of some sunshine in the #UK were dashed this July as unseasonable weather put the dampeners on sales of our usual summer favourites. It was a better month for Barbie than barbecues as the rain put a spanner in the works for many consumers’ outdoor plans – a stark comparison to last year when we experienced the hottest day on record. 📉 Volume sales of ice creams were down by 30%, while soft drinks sales were nearly a fifth lower than 12 months ago. On the other hand, the amount of soup bought has gone up by 16% year on year, while roasting joints have grown by 5%. Discover the #FMCG purchases and trends across all #retail channels in the UK with our Grocery Market Share publication and contact Worldpanel expert Fraser McKevitt for more insights 👇 https://lnkd.in/dpm8bpQy

#wednesdaypost Industry researcher Kantar predicts that December will see a record-breaking milestone, with take-home grocery sales exceeding £13 billion for the first time. During the four-week period ending on November 26, 2023, sales increased by 6.3% and reached a total of £11.7 billion. During the festive time, grocers anticipate a significant increase in sales, as consumers are projected to purchase approximately 10% more items compared to a usual month. The rate of inflation has further decreased, reaching 9.1% in November. Retailers are competing fiercely to provide consumers with value during this crucial trading month and are making efforts to maintain low prices. The price of a Christmas meal for four has experienced a modest increase of 1.3% this year, which is far lower than the general inflation rate. Expenditure on promotions reached a peak of 28.4% in the most recent four-week period, marking the highest level in more than two years. #marketshare #kantar #Sainsburys #tesco #lidl #aldi #asda #morrisons #november2023 #christmas #sales #market #grocers #consumer #retailers #consumerbehaviour #veldmerrie #keepgrowing https://lnkd.in/d-ip7uX7

📉 #UK grocery price inflation fell to 6.7% in December, its lowest level since April 2022, but many consumers are still feeling the pinch. The rate of #inflation is coming down at the fastest pace we have ever recorded, but consumers are still facing pretty hefty pressures on their budgets. #Retailers were clearly working hard during the festive period to offer best value and win over #shoppers, and #promotions were central to their strategy. 🛒 🎅🏼 Nearly one third of all spend in the four weeks to #Christmas Eve was made on items with some kind of offer, the highest level since December 2020 and £823 million more than last year. Read the full article and reach out to Fraser McKevitt, our Head of #Retail and Consumer Insight in the UK, for more. 👉🏼 https://ow.ly/59LB50QnjG1 #consumerinsights #Kantar #GMS #GroceryMarketShare

As inflation rates surge in South Africa, many are turning to house-brand (white-label) products to navigate their budgets effectively. From fresh produce to non-food essentials, major retailers offer their own branded staples. But how do they stack up in terms of pricing? Follow the link and read to discover which retailer offers the most budget-friendly options and how inflation impacts your grocery bills. Plus, gain insights into potential future challenges and how the market is responding: https://lnkd.in/dqmvyTQr #Inflation #HouseBrands #Groceries #Retailers #KnowledgeShare

🥐 The rate at which food prices are rising has fallen below 10% for the first time in more than a year, according to new data. Research firm Kantar says prices across supermarkets were 9.7% higher in the four weeks to the end of October, compared to a year before. It is the slowest rise since last July. An easing in food prices has emerged as shops prepare for a "fight for shoppers' Christmas spend", Kantar said. Rising food prices have been a major driver behind the higher cost of living in the UK. It has meant that supermarkets have had to battle it out for customer visits and traditional spending habits are being "thrown out of the window", Kantar said, as many have started shopping around or visiting discount retailers in order to save money. Although lower food price inflation might ease some of the extra pressure households have been under, it does not necessarily mean that goods will be cheaper - just that prices are not rising as fast. https://lnkd.in/d65zbHb4

📉 #British grocery price #inflation fell slightly to 6.8% in January, down from 6.9% in December 2023, according to our latest data. This softer decline compares with a 2.2 percentage point decrease seen between November and December 2023. 🛒 Items bought on #offer accounted for 27% of all grocery spending in January versus 32% last month. However, there’s still plenty of opportunities for consumers to make #savings. The overall trend in offers is up versus this time last year, and nearly £500 million more was spent on offers this January than in the same month in 2023. 🍽️ With inflation remaining stubbornly high, Britons are changing their behaviour to better manage their costs. There’s evidence to suggest that people are opting for more homemade meals to keep budgets in line. 86 million more #lunchboxes were made last year, for example. 👉🏼 Read the full article here: https://ow.ly/NslW50QvKXG 🎧 Listen now here: https://ow.ly/RBI250QoIhy #Kantar #GroceryMarketShare

📉 Grocery inflation stands at 2.6% in the 12 weeks to 12 May 2024, down 13.3 percentage points compared to the same period last year. Once again, we see grocery inflation fall for the thirteenth month in a row – now sitting at the lowest level we have seen since March 2022. This is welcome news, but Irish consumers are still looking for bargains with over 25% of value sales on promotion, down 4% since January 2024. Retailers are also promoting their own label ranges to get shoppers through the door. Sales of own label are performing well and growing ahead of the total market at 5.7% year-on-year, with shoppers spending an additional €86m year-on-year. Irish consumers celebrated by dusting off their barbeques at the first opportunity. This month, shoppers spent an additional €614k on sausages, €497k on chilled burgers and grills, €454k on chilled prepared salads, and €3.4 million on soft drinks, to make the most of the sun. Sales of beer and wine were also up 4.1%, with shoppers spending an additional €2.7 million compared to last month. For this and more updates, you can read the full story here: https://loom.ly/WzVJ8gU 🎧Listen here: https://loom.ly/Ps5YK9k #GroceryTrends #ConsumerBehavior #RetailUpdates #GroceryMarketShare #IrishRetail #Kantar

Irish Groceries: Irish shoppers flocked to stores in preparation for Easter, driving a 4% rise in take-home grocery sales (Kantar). - Good news for consumers: grocery inflation hits 12-month low (2.9%) - lowest since March 2022. - Own-label brands shine: sales up 6.5%, with premium lines growing 12.9%. - Easter bonanza: record spend on confectionery (€23.9m) and hot cross buns (€1m+). - Online grocery thrives: sales up 19.5%, with new shoppers driving growth. - Dunnes Stores retains top spot (23.9% share), followed by Tesco (23%) and SuperValu (20.4%). Positive signs for Irish grocery market as inflation eases and consumer outlook improves! https://ow.ly/OAEQ50RrwIH #grocery #inflation #retail #ireland #easter tune share more_vert

Are you enjoying your last bit of summer with some ice cream and a BBQ (wearing SFP, of course)? 🌞🍦🍔 In sunny September, grocery inflation dipped, and staple food prices dropped for the first time in a year, delivering better value to shoppers. Promotions are back, and summer favorites like #suncare products soared in sales. Retailers like Tesco thrived with 9.2% sales growth, while Lidl led the pack with 15.2% growth. #retail #retailtrends #inflation

𝗚𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗙𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 After years of increases followed by months of plateauing, grocery prices have finally fallen for the first time in a year. Read the full story > https://lnkd.in/eMqENDs8 #groceryprices #retailnews #retailwire