• UK Market Context
• Summary of UK Performance
• Category Performance
• Top Manufacturers
• Bottom Manufacturers
• Christmas Trackers
After the high of last week caused by an element of panic buying as England entered its 2nd lockdown, this week’s sales dropped -5.3% to £2.36b. However, sales stand £188m higher than the equivalent week last year. Demand for Eating at Home categories remain high but with restrictions being in place for months now, shoppers have been able to adapt, along with retailers and manufacturers.
Total Store sales grew +8.6% vs year ago with Grocery growth +9.4% and Non Food growth +6.2%.
An Additional £188m has been spent in the latest week driven by Grocery spend of £157m and £31m in Non Food.
Overall sales fell -5.3% this week compared to last week with Grocery sales down -5.0% and Non Food sales down -6.6%.