There has been a marked year-on-year increase in sales of products essential for any street party or celebration ahead of the coronation, new research reveals.
Data from PayPoint’s network of 28,000 retailers shows the products most in demand are: striped paper straws (+1,100%), plastic cups (+600%), plastic spoons (+400%), foil trays (+209%), cocktail sticks (+200%), baking paper (+138%), plastic plates (+74%), bamboo skewers (+71%), plastic shot glasses (+67%), and bin liners (+64%).
Ben Ford, Retail Services Director at PayPoint, said: “Millions of people will be looking forward to the King’s coronation this coming weekend and it’s great to see that the British public has been heading to their local, independent retailers for the essentials they need to celebrate properly.”
