UK lockdown drives fastest growth in grocery sales for over 25 years

LONDON (Reuters) - UK grocery sales rose by 14.3% during the 12 weeks to May 17, the fastest rate since comparable records began in 1994, as Britons adapted to the national lockdown, data from market researcher Kantar showed on Wednesday.The period included both the pre-lockdown rush to the shops in March, and eight weeks of stay-at-home advice from the government.The UK has been in lockdown since March 23 though restrictions are being gradually eased.Of Britain's big four grocers, industry..