Supermarkets had busiest Christmas since 2019 as promotions boost transactions

[ Supermarkets saw their highest level of transactions in December since 2019, with promotions boosting sales. Customers made a total of 488 million grocery trips during the four weeks ending 24 December, according to market research firm, Kantar. Some £13.7bn was spent despite food price inflation falling at its fastest level ever to 6.7 per … Read more

How long does turkey last in the fridge? When to eat Christmas leftovers by

[ If there’s one thing we associate with the week between Christmas and New Year, it’s leftovers. Whether it’s turkey curries or stuffing sandwiches, making use of that excess food is the name of the game, but it’s important to know how to do so safely. Here’s everything you need to know about storing and … Read more

Shoppers set for £5bn Christmas week spending spree

[ Consumers are poised to make next week the biggest food shop of the year after saving the best till last to take maximum advantage of supermarket promotions, bagging bargains wherever they can. Grocery sales growth is expected to peak over the seven days to Christmas Eve, with shoppers likely to spend up to £5bn … Read more