UK supermarkets suffer as shoppers shun booze and meat

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's supermarkets suffered a slow start to 2020 as shoppers embraced the "Dry January" and "Veganuary" campaigns to shun alcohol and meat, industry data showed on Tuesday.Market researcher Kantar said total UK grocery sales rose just 0.3% in the 12 weeks to Jan. 26, with the traditional "big four" supermarket groups all seeing year-on-year sales declines."Many people start the year with good intentions and pledges to make healthier choices following the excesses of the..