Low and no alcohol drinks have seen an increase in popularity in supermarkets, according to insights from Kantar.  The research company revealed that sales of low and no alcohol drinks were 7% higher over the four weeks to 26 January compared to the year before. 6.7% of households bought at least one of these alternatives.  Nathan Ward, business unit director for usage and out-of-home…

The latest analysis from NIQ has revealed that stout performed especially well in grocers in the four weeks leading up to December 28.   The report said that sales of stout rose +13% in these weeks, which NIQ suggested may be influenced by the challenges around Guinness supply in pubs.  The same data however found that sales for beers, wines and spirits…

Supermarket shoppers are increasingly purchasing Champagne, wine, and spirits at promotional prices, according to insights from Kantar.  The insights and consulting company revealed that consumers are accessing pre-Christmas discounts in supermarkets through loyalty card offers. This trend is particularly pronounced in the drinks category.  Kantar reported that while overall multibuy promotions have remained flat across supermarkets, spending on price cut offers has…

Supermarkets including Tesco, Marks & Spencer, Asda, Morrisons, Lidl, and Aldi have urged the government to reconsider the planned increase to national insurance (NI).  Alongside other chains belonging to the British Retail Consortium, supermarket bosses signed an open letter to chancellor Rachel Reeves.  The letter, which requested a meeting with Reeves, expressed concern about the decision to raise employers’ NI contributions by 1.2%…

The sourcing managers at Morrisons have revamped the supermarket’s French wine section with the intention of making it more approachable.   “We try to move through the countries on a periodic basis, where we focus and redevelop what we’re doing. It’s a way of making sure that we’ve got the best value,” wine sourcing manager, Emma Jenkinson said at the supermarket’s Autumn/Winter tasting this…

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has reported a rise in retail sales volumes for August, with supermarkets helping to drive growth. The ONS said today that retail sales volumes are estimated to have risen by 1% in August 2024, following a rise of 0.7% in July 2024.   Food stores sales volumes rose by 1.8% in August 2024, following a rise…

Both beer and low/no beer sales increased in line with the UEFA European Football Championship, according to the most recent supermarket report from Kantar.  Citing data from the four weeks to July 7, Fraser McKevitt, head of retail and consumer insight at Kantar, said weeknight matches helped boost low/no sales.   “England’s hopes might have been dashed on Sunday, but there was…