Brits turn to ‘DIY lunches’ to save money amid cost-of-living

// John Lewis Partnership says Brits are turning to “DIY lunches” to save money

// At John Lewis, sales of food flasks have risen by 22%, while searches for lunchboxes at Waitrose increased 17%

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John Lewis Partnership has found that Brits are turning to “DIY lunches” to save money during the cost-of-living crisis.

At John Lewis, sales of food flasks have risen by 22% compared to this time last year.

Sales of travel mugs have risen 7% last month compared to the same period in 2021.

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Meanwhile, at Waitrose, searches for lunchboxes on the grocer’s website is up 17% in the past week alone.

Soups are also increasing in popularity, with searches for Sweet Potato & Chickpea Soup up 186% and Simple Vegetable Soup up 49%.

“As cost of living concerns continue, our customers are looking for ways to economise and DIY lunches are clearly growing in popularity,” John Lewis cookshop merchandiser, Pamela Pergolesi said.

Another trend that the retailer has recorded is a rise in sales of TV sets amid the World Cup tournament.

Last week, John Lewis said larger screen sizes were proving particularly popular, with 60-69 inch TVs up 124% compared to the previous week.