With the festive season just round the corner the cost of putting on a Christmas spread has risen
The average cost of a Christmas dinner for four people is up by 6.5 percent from last year. The rise for turkey and vegetables has seen the average cost of a dinner for four rise to £32.57, according to latest figures from supermarkets.
READ MORE: The Victorian Greater Manchester Park perfect for a winter walk when the temperature drops Fraser McKevitt, head of retail and consumer insight at Kantar, said: “Monday December 23 is likely to be the single busiest day for the supermarkets this year, although there are clear signs that shoppers are already stocking up their cupboards. Many of us take the chance to treat ourselves at this time of year and retailers are rolling out seasonal product lines to help us celebrate in style.”
Meanwhile Sainsbury's has increased its share by 0.3 percentage points, going up to 15.9 percent. Meanwhile spending on the tills at Sainsbury's was 4.7 percent higher than last year.
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