Sales of alcohol, tea and coffee soar in shops since UK lockdown

Consumers continue to largely eat and drink at home even as Covid-19 lockdown loosensCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageSales of alcohol, tea and coffee in UK supermarkets and corner shops have soared since the lockdown as the nation’s drinking habits have become home-based.The value of beer, wine and spirits sold through grocers was up 41% in the past month, even though pubs in England started to reopen on 4 July, as consumers continue to eat and drink at ho