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This coverage delves into NIQ’s data, reports, and analysis on UK retail trends, consumer behaviour, and market performance. Reporting focuses on the insights and metrics NIQ provides to guide decision-making across merchandising, marketing, and strategy. For retail executives and brand managers, the content supports informed planning by highlighting NIQ’s findings on sales trends, category shifts, and shopper preferences.
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Jul- 2025 -23 JulySupermarkets
Supermarket sales jump 5.8% amid summer heatwave
Total Till sales at UK supermarkets rose 5.8% in the four weeks to 12 July 2025, up from 3.8% in June, according to data released by NielsenIQ (NIQ). The rise coincided with three heatwaves and the hottest week of the year, as well as major sporting events including Wimbledon and…
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May- 2025 -30 MaySupermarkets
Discounters win out as grocery sales growth slows to 3% after Easter
Total Till sales growth slowed to +3% at UK supermarkets in the last four weeks ending 17 May 2025, following +9.6% recorded last month following a boost in Easter sales, according to new data released by NielsenIQ (NIQ). NIQ said the lower growth rate is a “reset” as shoppers reign…
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27 MayEconomy
Fresh food prices drive food inflation up 2.8% in May
Food inflation increased to 2.8% year-on-year in May, rising for the fourth consecutive month, driven by a surge in the cost of fresh food, according to the BRC-NIQ Shop Price Index. It found that Fresh Food inflation increased to 2.4%, against growth of 1.8% in April. This is above the…
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Apr- 2025 -30 AprilSupermarkets
Supermarket sales rise 9.6% amid Easter boost
Total Till sales increased 9.6% at UK supermarkets during the last four weeks ending 19 April 2025, up by 2.7% against sales recorded in March, as the late Easter boosted sales for April, according to new data released by NielsenIQ (NIQ). This rise was helped by shoppers opting to “indulge…
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2 AprilFeatures
How can a late Easter impact retailers?
Seasonal calendar moments continue to be crucial drivers for retailers. According to the latest BRC-Sensormatic data, total year-on-year footfall in the UK dropped by 5.4% in March—an increase from the 0.2% decline in February—largely due to Easter falling in April this year, compared with March last year. This calendar shift…
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1 AprilNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief-1/4/25
Retailers are bracing for a £5.56bn rise in costs following the implementation of recent Budget measures, including higher National Insurance contributions and an increased minimum wage. According to Retail Economics, these changes will force businesses to absorb £1.76bn in profit losses while passing £1.72bn onto consumers through price hikes. Chancellor…
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1 AprilEconomy
Retailers refrain from price rises despite looming costs, BRC finds
Retailers did not resort to price rises throughout March, according to the latest BRC-NIQ Shop Price Index, despite rising cost pressures. It comes as high street retailers are competing for reluctant shoppers, who are more likely to be pulled in with seasonal promotions. Mike Watkins, head of retailer and business…
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Mar- 2025 -5 MarchSupermarkets
M&S among winners as shoppers spend almost £1bn this Valentine’s Day
M&S was among the winners and losers this Valentine’s Day as shoppers spent almost £1bn to celebrate the day, according to NIQ. NIQ found that £962m was spent across Valentine’s Day on food and gifting with £100m (+6.6%) spent on Cut Flowers, £5.8m (+27%) spent on Toiletries Gift Packs and…
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Jan- 2025 -24 JanuaryEconomy
Consumer confidence drops five points in January
Consumer confidence decreased by five points to -22 in January, GfK’s latest Consumer Confidence Index has revealed. According to the Index, the measure for the general economic situation of the country during the last 12 months is down seven points to -46, which is five points lower than in January…
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Dec- 2024 -13 DecemberNews
Consumer confidence improves marginally in December
Consumer confidence edged up in December as it increased by one point leaving “some room for optimism” despite the public being cautious with big purchases, GfK revealed. According to the latest index for the month, consumer confidence increased by one point reaching -17. Personal financial situation increased by two points…
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