Coronation treats: Retailers ready as consumers stock up for festivities

PA Wire

Retailers are reporting soaring sales of coronation-themed products as consumers put up the bunting and prepare for a weekend of street parties.

Waitrose said searches for coronation recipes on its website were up by more than 300% over the last week, with searches for ‘coronation cocktail recipe’ and ‘coronation trifle’ up by 259% and 323% respectively.