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UK Christmas grocery sales rose 2.5% year-on-year, says NielsenIQ

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Posted on January 5, 2026

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· Last updated: January 20, 2026

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LONDON, Jan 5 (Reuters) - UK grocery sales were 19.6 billion pounds ($26.4 billion) over the four weeks to December 27, an increase of 2.5% on the previous year, market researcher NielsenIQ said on

UK Christmas Grocery Sales See 2.5% Increase in December

LONDON, Jan 5 (Reuters) - UK grocery sales were 19.6 billion pounds ($26.4 billion) over the four weeks to December 27, an increase of 2.5% on the previous year, market researcher NielsenIQ said on Monday.

However, it said sales on a volume basis fell 0.2% year-on-year.

($1 = 0.7429 pounds)

(Reporting by James Davey, Editing by Paul Sandle)

Key Takeaways

  • UK grocery sales reached £19.6 billion in December.
  • Sales increased by 2.5% compared to the previous year.
  • Volume sales fell by 0.2% year-on-year.
  • NielsenIQ provided the market analysis.
  • The report highlights changes in consumer spending.

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What is grocery sales?
Grocery sales refer to the total revenue generated from the sale of food and household products in grocery stores over a specific period.
What is year-on-year growth?
Year-on-year growth is a comparison of a company's performance in one period to the same period in the previous year, often expressed as a percentage.
What is market research?
Market research is the process of gathering, analyzing, and interpreting information about a market, including information about the target audience and competitors.
What is volume basis in sales?
Volume basis in sales refers to measuring sales performance based on the quantity of products sold rather than the revenue generated.
What is consumer perception?
Consumer perception is how consumers view and interpret a brand or product based on their experiences, beliefs, and feelings.

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