Food sales increase despite consumers remaining mindful of budgets
The British Retail Consortium has published food retail sales for the four weeks from 5th July to 1st August 2026, reporting a 3.8% increase year-on-year.
IGD finds shoppers reaching for private label grocery brands
New research from the Institute of Grocery Distribution has found that shoppers are increasingly choosing retailer-owned products for quality rather than price.
IGD finds 71% of consumer grocery shopping trips affected by hot weather
The Institute of Grocery Distribution’s Shoppervista Research has found that the ongoing UK heatwave has affected grocery choices, as consumers looked for lighter meals and convenient foods.
Sainsbury’s partners with growers to increase British produce availability
UK supermarket Sainsbury’s has unveiled a new ten-year partnership with British growers, which it said would help strengthen the availability of British produce on its shelves.
The end of volume-led growth?
Research in IGD’s latest UK Away From Home forecast suggests a shift away from traditional market behaviour, says senior insight analyst Shannon Goldsmith.
World Cup gives retailers a “welcome boost”
The British Retail Consortium released sales data covering the five weeks from 31st May to 4th July 2026, finding food sales growth was down on the 12-month average.