Consumer spend rise drives supermarket sales

Irish consumers’ grocery shopping spend rose by 3.6% over the past 12 weeks — despite rising prices — providing further evidence that household finances are strengthening.

Latest data from consumer insights agency, Kantar Worldpanel — covering the period to March 1 — proves shopper spend has grown by over 3% in each of the last three 12-week reporting periods.

“The latest supermarket share figures show the strong start to 2016 has continued for the supermarket sector.