Tag: Kantar
March boom for c-stores
Lockdown leads to more local shopping
Early March lockdown causes huge sales uplift
March was a month like no other for the grocery market, with UK consumers making more than 79 million extra shopping trips over a four-week period.
No panic in the aisles
PANIC buying may not be as prolific as it appears according to data from Kantar.
Lidl locks down lead over rivals
BEFORE the COVID-19 outbreak led to a boost in spending across the grocery sector, the discounters were continuing to storm ahead in the UK, according to figures from Kantar and Nielsen.
NPD is brewing good in stores
IT should come as no surprise to hear that after tap water, tea has been found to be the nation’s most-beloved beverage.
Sales slow for crucial period
Grocery sales in the UK were “unexpectedly slow” while approaching the peak of the ‘golden quarter’ of festive trading.
Free from far more than just a trend
Figures show category still thriving in Scottish stores
Scottish off-trade top ten brands 2019: Established names continue to impress
Brands founded more than a century ago take all three podium spots in this year’s Scottish alcohol top ten table
The discounters dominate again
Lidl and Aldi grow sales continuously while their rivals see growth stagnating
Mixed fortunes at supermarkets
As the crucial Christmas trading period approaches, the UK’s grocery market continues to experience sluggish sales growth.
A sack full of seasonal NPD for Mondelez
Mondelez has unveiled its Christmas 2019 range, with a raft of new SKUs
Bread still a big hitter for stores
There are plenty of alternatives out there but, when it comes to the school lunchbox, the sandwich is still king.
Caledonia in convenience
Most nations like to boast about the quality of their produce, but there are few that can compete with Scotland when it comes to quality.
Slowdown as summer stalls
It might still technically be in growth, but the UK grocery sector is continuing to suffer from a slowdown .
Lunch more lucrative
Food to go retailers take note: lunch is now officially the most popular meal that is bought out of the home .
Soggy start to summer sales
Grocery sales have proved disappointing, with Nielsen finding a “significant drop” in spending for the four weeks to 19 May .
