Advertisement

Readers like you keep news free for everyone.

More than 5,000 readers have already pitched in to keep free access to The Journal.

For the price of one cup of coffee each week you can help keep paywalls away.

Support us today
Not now
Sunday 2 April 2023 Dublin: 7°C

# kantar

Last year
2022
# Christmas Spending
Record-breaking grocery inflation set to push Christmas spending to record levels
Grocery price inflation has hit 14.7% and grocery sales in December are set to hit €1.25 billion.
# cheap cuts
Irish shoppers turn to cheaper cuts of meat in light of cost of living crisis
Shoppers are moving into cheaper protein meats and cheaper cuts, said one retailer’s spokesperson.
All time
# Supermarket Sweep
Heatwave and staycations bring €7.7 million increase in sales of fizzy drinks
Overall grocery spending dropped by 3.9% in the last 12 weeks.
# Northern Ireland
People on both sides of the border ‘not prepared to foot united Ireland bill’ - poll
The poll also found that a majority in Ireland and a plurality in the North want a referendum on a united Ireland to be held.
# Supermarket Sweep
Chocolate and alcohol sales spike amid spring festivities
Overall grocery spending has dipped compared to a boom this time last year.
# Supermarket Sweep
Household grocery bills increase by €1,000 as Irish shoppers spend €2 billion extra amid pandemic
Online grocery sales had another record breaking month in February.
# small turkeys
December saw record-high grocery sales, but less money spent on whole turkeys
Sales of smaller cuts of meat such as turkey rolls and roast pork increased.
# kantar
Boost for supermarkets as sales of mince pies, Christmas biscuits and alcohol soar ahead of festive season
Dunnes Stores leads the way in terms of market share, just ahead of Supervalu, according to the latest Kantar figures.
# Supermarket Sweep
Grocery sales boomed in October ahead of Level 5 restrictions
Compared to last year, 50% more Irish shoppers have bought their Christmas turkey already.
# Supermarkets
Grocery sales have slowed compared to the peak of the pandemic as shoppers begin returning to pre-Covid habits
As restrictions began to lift, customers moved away from a pattern of large, infrequent shops.
# Supermarket Sweep
Major spike in grocery sales since restrictions began
Take-home grocery sales grew by 25% over the last 12 weeks – the fastest rate of growth in 15 years.
# Coronavirus
March was the biggest month for grocery sales on record
Sales of hand soap rose by 300% and household cleaners were up by 170% in the past 12 weeks.
# Kantar Worldpanel
Dunnes Stores retains top spot in Ireland's supermarket wars
That’s according to the latest Kantar Worldpanel supermarket shares.
# kantar
Dunnes Stores comes out on top - just - as the most popular supermarket in Ireland
Dunnes has a market share lead of 0.2% over Tesco in the latest figures from Kantar.
# kantar
Dunnes Stores is the most popular supermarket in Ireland
Meanwhile, Aldi enjoyed the largest jump in growth.
# Kantar Worldpanel
Dunnes Stores retains top spot in Ireland's supermarket wars
Dunnes Stores accounted for 22.3% of the consumer spend in the latest period.
# Kantar Worldpanel
'Veganuary' influenced what we put in our shopping baskets last month
Sales of plant-based milks were 40% higher than in January 2018.
# Kantar Worldpanel
Irish shoppers spent record €995 million on groceries in December
For a second Christmas in a row and the fourth consecutive period overall, Dunnes was Ireland’s leading retailer.
# kantar
Cross-border shopping hits five-year high as ROI consumers spend €64.5m in North
The strength of the Euro against Sterling over the past two years has also made cross-border shopping more appealing.
# kantar
Dunnes Stores regains top spot in Ireland's supermarket wars
Dunnes Stores accounted for 22.1% of the consumer spend in the latest period.
# Supermarket Sweep
Tesco retains top spot in Ireland's supermarket wars yet again
Tesco accounted for 22.4% of the consumer spend over the course of the 12 weeks to 12 August.
# Your Say
Poll: Are you spending more on your groceries as a result of the heatwave?
Ice-cream, alcohol and barbeque foods have been in high demand in recent weeks.
# BARBEQUE WEATHER
People have spent an extra €27 million on groceries because of the heatwave
Ice-cream, alcohol and barbeque foods are in high demand.
# Supermarket Sweep
Tesco retakes top spot in Ireland's supermarket wars
Tesco is just 0.3% ahead of SuperValu, according to the latest Kantar Worldpanel figures.
# Supermarket Wars
SuperValu is back as Ireland's most popular supermarket ... but Tesco and Dunnes Stores are right behind it
SuperValu accounted for 22.3% of the consumer spend over the course of the 21 weeks to 22 April.
# Rankings
SuperValu still Ireland's most popular supermarket but Tesco is right behind it
Tesco came second with 22% of the market share (a 4.3% rise on a similar period last year).
# Supermarket Sweep
Despite a Tesco surge, Supervalu is still Ireland's most popular supermarket... just
Supervalu is 0.2% ahead of Tesco, according to the latest Kantar Worldpanel figures.
# Shopping
These are the Irish brands most likely to be in your shopping trolley
According to a global Kantar Worldpanel survey.
# Shop Around
SuperValu retakes top spot in Ireland's supermarket wars
Tesco’s share of the market went down as there were gains for Aldi and Lidl.
# twas the season
SuperValu wins the Christmas supermarket war
Irish shoppers spent an extra €92 million on groceries over the festive period.
# EVERY LITTLE DOESN'T HELP
Sorry Tesco, this supermarket is now more popular than you
It’s the second time this year the retailer has taken the crown from Tesco.
# Top Dogs
The king is dead - Tesco is no longer the number one supermarket in Ireland
After months of threatening to do so, Super Valu has finally knocked the UK grocery giant from its perch.
# Beautiful Day
Despite all the outrage, Apple users are still listening to U2 in their droves
Remember, people were supposed to HATE their last album because it was put on iTunes for free.
# trolley wars
Dunnes Stores' recovery continues with another month of increased footfall
There’s also (more) good news for Lidl and Aldi, and (more) bad news for Tesco.
# Consumers
Aldi reaches record market share, with Lidl not far behind
If you shop in Aldi, you’re probably spending more as well.
# market share
A quarter of Irish spending on groceries is now with SuperValu
Following the rebranding of Superquinn, the retailer now has a 25.3 per cent market share.
# supermaket sweep
Tesco on the slide, as Aldi & Lidl gain again in the grocery market
SuperValu is also performing well — benefiting from increased exposure as a result of its brand takeover of Superquinn stores.
# Shopping
People spent less on groceries in run-up to Budget announcement
Tesco has seen a decline the amount of money people are spending there, while Aldi and Lidl are going strong.
# Supermarket Sweep
Tesco remains the market leader in the Irish grocery market
Dunnes and SuperValu have seen a boost in their share in comparison to last year.
# Horsemeat
Horsemeat scandal: Frozen burger sales down 42 per cent
Data from Kantar Worldpanel Ireland has shown the impact of the horsemeat scandal on sales of frozen burgers.