In December 2020, an average of 3.76 billion British pounds (GBP) worth of goods were purchased in food stores across Great Britain per week. This represented a record amount spent on food purchases, but was also expected as Christmas season typically means increased food sales across retail stores. Since May 2014, average weekly sales have shifted upward. As of November 2021, average weekly sales stood at around 3.4 billion British pounds. For data concerning the percentage change in the value of sales in food stores, please see the following.
A shopping rhythm
The overall structure of yearly spending remained the same during the period in consideration. January, coinciding with the Veganuary campaign which encourages people to eat vegan as an alternative dietary choice in January, sees a sharp drop after a peak spending during the month of December. After January a few months see an increase leading to an early summer high. After a drop in early autumn November sees the prelude to increased Christmas spending.
Figures based on sales volume, non-seasonally adjusted. The source notes:
"Non-seasonally adjusted: Non-seasonally adjusted estimates refer to raw data where the effects of regular or seasonal patterns have not been removed. Volume (quantity bought): The volume estimates are calculated by taking the value estimates and adjusting to remove the impact of price changes."
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Office for National Statistics (UK). (December 17, 2021). Average weekly sales in predominantly food stores in the Great Britain (UK) from May 2014 to November 2021 (in 1,000 GBP) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved May 22, 2022, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/287931/average-weekly-retail-sales-value-predominantly-food-stores-in-great-britain/
Office for National Statistics (UK). "Average weekly sales in predominantly food stores in the Great Britain (UK) from May 2014 to November 2021 (in 1,000 GBP)." Chart. December 17, 2021. Statista. Accessed May 22, 2022. https://www.statista.com/statistics/287931/average-weekly-retail-sales-value-predominantly-food-stores-in-great-britain/
Office for National Statistics (UK). (2021). Average weekly sales in predominantly food stores in the Great Britain (UK) from May 2014 to November 2021 (in 1,000 GBP). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: May 22, 2022. https://www.statista.com/statistics/287931/average-weekly-retail-sales-value-predominantly-food-stores-in-great-britain/
Office for National Statistics (UK). "Average Weekly Sales in Predominantly Food Stores in The Great Britain (Uk) from May 2014 to November 2021 (in 1,000 Gbp)." Statista, Statista Inc., 17 Dec 2021, https://www.statista.com/statistics/287931/average-weekly-retail-sales-value-predominantly-food-stores-in-great-britain/
Office for National Statistics (UK), Average weekly sales in predominantly food stores in the Great Britain (UK) from May 2014 to November 2021 (in 1,000 GBP) Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/287931/average-weekly-retail-sales-value-predominantly-food-stores-in-great-britain/ (last visited May 22, 2022)
