Fraser McKevitt

Supermarket giant Asda said it had benefited from its own-brand goods as customers tried to find cheaper alternatives during the cost-of-living crisis. (Photo by Chris Radburn/PA Wire)

Own-brand goods help Asda grow revenue by 9.6 per cent

Grocery price inflation slowed down at the second fastest rate since records began over the past month but shoppers still face higher prices across “every supermarket shelf”, figures show. (Photo by Julien Behal/PA Wire)

Grocery price inflation slows for fifth month in a row, says Kantar

Morrisons has slashed the price of 47 products by more than a quarter on average

'Positive signs' for Morrisons as shoppers embrace Savers range

A military band march along The Mall in the Coronation Procession following the coronation ceremony of King Charles III at Westminster Abbey. Picture: Lucy North/PA Wire

UK grocery sales recorded a £218m coronation bounce, says Kantar

The Co-op Group saw sales edge higher over the past year but warned that it expects “inflationary pressure to continue” and affect profitability.

Co-op warns over inflation impact as sales nudge higher

Grocery price inflation rose 17.1 per cent last month, the highest level ever recorded by Kantar. Picture: Rui Vieira

Sales decline at Morrisons as food price inflation hits high of 17.1 per cent

Grocery price inflation in November has dipped by 0.1 percentage points to 14.6 per cent marking the first decline in 21 months, providing some relief for shoppers

Grocery inflation dips for first time in 21 months

Grocery price inflation has hit a record 14.7 per cent to add a potential £682 to the annual cost of a basket amid warnings there is still no sign of a peak.

Grocery price inflation hits record 14.7 per cent with ‘no peak in sight’

New data from Kantar reveals that 50 per cent of consumers plan to spend less on Christmas this year as the cost of living crisis bites.

Half of shoppers plan to spend less this Christmas, says Kantar

Library image of a shopper in the fresh meat aisle in a supermarket. Grocery price inflation has hit another new record for Kantar’s data at 13.9 per cent over September, adding £643 to the average annual grocery bill.

Grocery price inflation hits another new record, says Kantar

A woman walks past a Morrisons supermarket in Stratford, east London (Photo by Tolga Akmen / AFP)

Aldi overtakes Morrisons to jump into 'Supermarket Big Four'

Grocery price inflation has hit its highest level since 2008, reaching 11.6 per cent over the past four weeks, according to new data.

Grocery price inflation hits highest level since 2008, says Kantar

Shoppers are set to see their grocery bills for the year leap by £454 after food and drink inflation hit the second-highest level on record.

Shoppers face £454 jump in annual grocery bills as food inflation soars

Grocery price inflation has reached 8.3% over the past four weeks, its highest level in 13 years, according to new data. Picture: Alamy/PA

Grocery price inflation reaches highest level in 13 years, says Kantar

Grocery price inflation has reached 8.3% over the past four weeks, its highest level in 13 years, according to new data.

Greg Wright

Supermarket sales fell by 4.4% during the 12 weeks to 15 May 2022 according to the latest take-home grocery figures from Kantar.

Around 22% of households now describe themselves as struggling to make ends meet

Looking at individual grocers’ performance this month, the discounters Aldi and Lidl led the pack, both boosting sales over the 12 weeks by 3.6% versus last year.

Aldi and Lidl lead the pack as inflation starts to drive shoppers' behaviour

Discounters Aldi and Lidl were the fastest growing retailers over the last quarter as shoppers made more visits to stores, according to new data

'Aldi and Lidl were the fastest growing retailers over the last quarter'

Take-home grocery figures from Kantar show that supermarket sales fell by 3.8% over the 12 weeks to January 23 2022.

Rising prices are intensifying the battle among Britain's major supermarkets

Second-largest grocer Sainsbury’s now holds 15.7 per cent of the market.

How did the major supermarkets perform over Christmas 2021?

Library image of a woman pushing a shopping trolley along the pasta aisle in a branch of Tesco

This is why Tesco Finest and Asda Extra Special are seeing booming sales

Nearly 5 million households bought mince pies in October

Shoppers prepare early for 'extra special festive season' - Kantar

Consumers made the most of their time in store once they did make it to the shop

Christmas pudding sales soar as savvy shoppers stock up early to beat possible s...

Supermarket sales fall as commuters head back to the office

Shoppers are returning to stores as the Covid-19 pandemic recedes

Online grocery shopping falls as consumers return to stores

Morrisons sets itself apart from the competition through its distinctive fresh counters

Football fever spurs sales of alcohol, crisps and pizza

Football fever encouraged shoppers to spend £1.2bn on alcohol over the past month – a 24 per cent increase on the same month in 2019, according to the latest grocery figures from Kantar.

Ros Snowdon

Asda's market share grew from 13.9 per cent in 2020 to 14.1 per cent

Supermarket sales fall from pandemic peaks although shoppers flock to Asda

Asda was the biggest winner, with sales up by 1.9% over the 12 weeks and share increasing to 14.4% from 14.1% last year

Asda was biggest winner out of big four supermarkets, says Kantar

Leeds-based Asda was the fastest growing of the big four retailers for the first time in nearly two and a half years

High street grocery sales leap nearly 6 per cent reflecting rising consumer conf...

Asda grew ahead of the market and edged up its market share from 15.0% to 15.1%.

Leeds-based supermarket chain Asda grows ahead of market, says Kantar

File photo of a shopper wearing a face mask in a supermarket.

Locked down Britons topped up groceries to the tune of £15.2bn over past year

Morrisons’ chief executive, David Potts

UK will never become self-sufficient in food production after Brexit

Of the big four supermarkets, Morrisons increased sales the fastest

Shoppers divided in January as some turn to booze whilst others embrace a health...

Fraser McKevitt said Morrisons’ performance was being helped by its “goldilocks” store estate, which was “not too large and not too small”.

How Morrisons' 'goldilocks' store estate is boosting the supermarket giant's per...

Library image of Christmas shoppers

Shoppers spent £11.7bn on take-home groceries during record-breaking December

November was the biggest month ever for the grocery market, with £10.9bn spent in store and online

Shoppers determined to make this the best Christmas ever as supermarket sales so...

The travelator at a Tesco supermarket in Cambridge is blocked off to close the clothing and general merchandise department, at the start of the first full week of the four week national lockdown in England.

Record-breaking 5.9 million people brought groceries online last month, says Kan...

Morrisons was once again the star performer among the big four in the latest Kantar data

Morrisons is winning the supermarket pandemic battle - Ros Snowdon

There is only limited evidence of consumers stockpiling goods

Shoppers ditch pubs and restaurants in favour of eating at home - Kantar

Morrisons was the best performer out of the big four,

UK supermarkets could be on the brink of a price war - Ros Snowdon

Morrisons was the best performer out of the big four

Shoppers spend less as they take advantage of Eat Out to Help Out

Consumers are slowly resuming their pre-Covid routines and shopping habits

Shoppers go on a lockdown binge on tea and biscuits - Kantar

Fraser McKevitt, head of retail and consumer insight at Kantar

Picnics and barbecues spur grocery sales as shoppers enjoy the sunny weather

Stockpiling picture becoming clearer.

Supermarket sales grow at fastest rate for 26 years

Supermarkets have been forced to adapt to new ways of working due to the coronavirus.

This is how much every major supermarket has boosted its sales during the lockdo...

Kantar said few shoppers have been stockpiling

Our supermarkets have been doing a brilliant job in impossible times and we need...

There are very few people who are stockpiling

Record grocery sales as worried shoppers stock up

Panic buying has been blamed for shortages at some supermarkets.

March busiest month on record for supermarkets as worried shoppers spend £10.8bn

Many supermarket shelves have been empty in recent weeks Picture: PA

'Accidental stockpilers' have been responsible for supermarket shortages during ...

There are growing concerns about the spread of the coronavirus. Photo: Kirsty O'Connor/PA Wire

Sales of hand sanitiser soar as coronavirus fears grip shoppers

There are growing concerns about the spread of the coronavirus. Photo: Kirsty O'Connor/PA Wire

Hand sanitiser sales soared in February as concerns mounted over the coronavirus...

Asda won 92 Quality Food and Drink Awards

Walmart's love affair with Asda is over, it's time for Asda to rejoin the FTSE 1...

Ocado's Northern sales rose 17 per cent

Northerners warm to Ocado as sales leap in the region

Library image of Asda's HQ in Leeds.

This is how Leeds-based Asda cashed in on the growing popularity of veganuary

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