Demand for Strawberries and Cider Help Grocery Sales Surge

Summer surge for groceries but customers remain cautious, says Nielsen – RetailWit

Grocery sales surged in the UK at the beginning of summer, according to Nielsen IQ’s latest figures. Total till sales increased by 5.8% in the last four weeks, the highest four-weekly growth since August 2024, excluding Christmas and Easter. The warm weather was a big… This story continues at Summer surge for groceries but customers remain cautious, says Nielsen Or just read more coverage at Talking Retail

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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 the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025. NielsenIQ said these factors boosted impulse purchases, with sales peaking at 7.9% during the hottest week. Sales of air conditioners, fans …

Demand for strawberries and cider help grocery sales surge

Sales at UK supermarkets surged in June as shoppers splashed out on summer staples like strawberries and cider. Total till sales growth at the grocers soared 5.8 per cent in the four weeks ending July 12, up from 3.8 per cent growth in June, according to new data released today by NielsenIQ (NIQ). “With three heatwaves in four weeks and the hottest week of the year ending 12th July, the sunny spell hit just as the summer of sport peaked,” NIQ sa…

June till sales soar amid cider and strawberry bonanza, data reveals

Data on sales for the last four weeks reveals a sporting summer boost for retailers

NIQ: nothing beats sunshine, sports and soft drinks as grocery sales surge at the beginning of summer

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Total Till sales growth at UK supermarkets soared (+5.8%) in the last four weeks ending 12th July 2025, up from (+3.8%) recorded in June according to new data released today by NielsenIQ (NIQ). With three heatwaves in four weeks and the hottest week of the year ending 12th July, the sunny spell hit just as t…