UK Retail Grocery and Food - PPC Market Share Analysis May 2026

Leveraging Adthena’s Whole Market View, this analysis explores recent trends in Google Ads for the UK Grocery and Food category from the last month. Our Data Analyst, Ask Arlo provides commentary on key findings.

Grocery and Food – UK

Google AI Overview visibility for Retail Grocery and Food UK

See how often AIOs appear and how search intent is distributed across buying signals.

AIO Frequency

How often a Google AI overview appears on search terms relevant to this category.

Frequency Percentage
Frequency 24.5840766508
75.4159233492
24%

Complex Query Frequency

A complex query is a longer, more detailed search that often contains multiple keywords, specific conditions, or multi-part questions.

Frequency Percentage
Frequency 27
73
27%

Search Intent Distribution

Breakdown of search queries by their underlying goal.

Intent Distribution
Investigational 13%
Transactional 18%
Navigational 2%
Seasonal 4%
Local 2%
Problem Solving 5%

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Market Exposure

Share of Clicks for top 10 UK Retail Grocery and Food brands

Here are the Top 10 competitors in the industry by Share of Clicks for the last month.

Share of Clicks - Last month
Share of Clicks - Last month
Domain Share of clicks
moonpig.com 11.01
sainsburys.co.uk 9.56
marksandspencer.com 5.75
ocado.com 4.64
just-eat.co.uk 4.13
tesco.com 3.6
bloomandwild.com 3.42
amazon.co.uk 3.26
interflora.co.uk 2.84
myprotein.com 2.69
others 49.1
  • moonpig.com - 11.01%
  • sainsburys.co.uk - 9.56%
  • marksandspencer.com - 5.75%
  • ocado.com - 4.64%
  • just-eat.co.uk - 4.13%
  • tesco.com - 3.6%
  • bloomandwild.com - 3.42%
  • amazon.co.uk - 3.26%
  • interflora.co.uk - 2.84%
  • myprotein.com - 2.69%
  • others - 49.1%

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In the competitive landscape of Google PPC, “others” dominate with 49.1% click share, while Moonpig leads individual advertisers at 11.01%. Sainsbury’s follows with 9.56%, showcasing diverse market engagement.

Market Exposure

Share of Spend for the top 10 UK Retail Grocery and Food brands

Curious about your market position? Here you can see the Top 10 competitors in the industry by Share of Spend for the last month. 

Share of Spend - Last Month
Share of Spend - Last Month
Date bloomandwild.com interflora.co.uk moonpig.com ocado.com sainsburys.co.uk marksandspencer.com etsy.com amazon.co.uk tesco.com myflowers.co.uk
2026/05/01 9.3% 2.57% 10.2% 4.13% 1.56% 5.76% 0.63% 3.76% 1.28% 1.56%
2026/05/02 9.45% 1.79% 10.98% 5.04% 1.25% 6.24% 0.65% 3.63% 1.31% 2.02%
2026/05/03 10.39% 2.88% 3.23% 6.44% 2.18% 3.95% 0.54% 4.65% 1.86% 2.52%
2026/05/04 10.25% 2.98% 9.99% 4.59% 0.8% 2.65% 0.74% 4.49% 1.44% 1.73%
2026/05/05 9.2% 3.83% 11.79% 6.22% 0.91% 4.23% 0.81% 3.9% 0.91% 1.72%
2026/05/06 8.79% 3.58% 9.51% 6.93% 1.51% 5.94% 0.7% 3.51% 0.8% 1.43%
2026/05/07 8.65% 5.72% 11.85% 5.7% 0.43% 4.57% 0.64% 2.86% 0.81% 1.56%
2026/05/08 8.15% 7% 8.08% 5.95% 1.07% 4.61% 0.61% 3.19% 1.28% 2.06%
2026/05/09 6.63% 4.15% 5.88% 8.25% 0.96% 5.87% 0.65% 3.22% 1.63% 3.12%
2026/05/10 8.03% 2.78% 2.07% 7.64% 1.5% 6.15% 0.54% 4.42% 1.66% 3.07%
2026/05/11 8.9% 9.64% 8.05% 4.61% 1.05% 2.58% 1.58% 4.53% 1.59% 1.92%
2026/05/12 9.6% 8.43% 12.38% 3.9% 1.1% 2.22% 1.74% 3.24% 1.59% 2.11%
2026/05/13 9.95% 6.88% 1.47% 4.28% 1.37% 1.76% 1.75% 4.52% 1.76% 2.4%
2026/05/14 7.26% 5.86% 14% 3.31% 2.05% 2.19% 1.62% 5.21% 1.84% 1.8%
2026/05/15 8.11% 6.97% 8.05% 5.92% 1.06% 4.6% 0.6% 3.18% 1.27% 2.05%
2026/05/16 7.22% 5.51% 11.61% 2.86% 2.02% 2.92% 2.05% 2.97% 1.66% 3.2%
2026/05/17 7.25% 4.41% 10.93% 2.73% 1.92% 2.6% 2.16% 3.39% 1.91% 2.87%
2026/05/18 9.41% 7.5% 10.61% 2.48% 2.14% 2.7% 2.02% 2.95% 1.72% 2.15%
2026/05/19 8.83% 8.62% 9.94% 2.44% 1.66% 2.8% 2.02% 3.34% 1.71% 2.25%
2026/05/20 8.7% 7.7% 6.73% 2.27% 2.35% 3.11% 2.03% 3.28% 1.79% 3.07%
2026/05/21 7.57% 8.7% 5.62% 2.96% 2.08% 3.48% 1.86% 2.88% 1.98% 3.73%
2026/05/22 8.99% 7.41% 8.58% 2.93% 1.47% 3.03% 2.19% 2.65% 2.14% 2.62%
2026/05/23 7.62% 4.59% 9.81% 3.6% 2.44% 3% 2.28% 2.69% 2.22% 3.09%
2026/05/24 8.53% 5.81% 10.55% 3.72% 1.36% 3.01% 1.65% 2.51% 2.07% 2.81%
2026/05/25 8.56% 4.61% 10.91% 3.4% 2.05% 3.21% 1.64% 3.36% 1.94% 1.92%
2026/05/26 9.21% 5.43% 9.08% 4.01% 2.25% 3.38% 2.53% 2.33% 2.31% 1.02%
2026/05/27 9.37% 6.15% 10.08% 3.41% 2.45% 2.5% 2.3% 2.35% 2.07% 0.55%
2026/05/28 10.61% 6.87% 6.51% 3.87% 2.18% 2.72% 2.02% 2.89% 2.35% 0.76%
2026/05/29 10.51% 5.89% 11.01% 3.9% 2.3% 2.62% 2.09% 2.51% 2.25% 1.44%
2026/05/30 6.13% 5.07% 6.55% 4.1% 2.69% 3% 3.69% 2.75% 2.4% 1.91%
2026/05/31 9.67% 5.74% 5.29% 3.45% 3.2% 3.15% 3.03% 2.42% 2.11% 1.81%
  • bloomandwild.com
  • interflora.co.uk
  • moonpig.com
  • ocado.com
  • sainsburys.co.uk
  • marksandspencer.com
  • etsy.com
  • amazon.co.uk
  • tesco.com
  • myflowers.co.uk

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In May 2026, Bloomandwild.com saw fluctuating PPC spend, peaking at 10.61% on May 28. Interflora.co.uk’s spend peaked at 9.64% on May 11. Moonpig.com had a notable peak of 14% on May 14. Ocado.com experienced a steady decline, while Sainsburys.co.uk showed a gradual increase, ending at 3.2% on May 31. Marksandspencer.com maintained moderate stability. Etsy.com and Amazon.co.uk had minor fluctuations. Tesco.com and Myflowers.co.uk showed varied trends, with Myflowers.co.uk peaking at 3.73% on May 21.

Market Exposure

Competitor Count for UK Retail Grocery and Food

Ever wondered how many competitors you’re up against in your industry? Well look no further, here we can see the number of advertisers bidding over the last month. 

Competitor Count - Last month
Competitor Count - Last month
Date Competitor Count
2026/05/01 1501
2026/05/02 1404
2026/05/03 1433
2026/05/04 1485
2026/05/05 1526
2026/05/06 1548
2026/05/07 1575
2026/05/08 1577
2026/05/09 1489
2026/05/10 1464
2026/05/11 1754
2026/05/12 1868
2026/05/13 1829
2026/05/14 1827
2026/05/15 1577
2026/05/16 1895
2026/05/17 1914
2026/05/18 1918
2026/05/19 1933
2026/05/20 1912
2026/05/21 1953
2026/05/22 1979
2026/05/23 2002
2026/05/24 2013
2026/05/25 2063
2026/05/26 2109
2026/05/27 2115
2026/05/28 2118
2026/05/29 2048
2026/05/30 2060
2026/05/31 2073

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In May 2026, distinct advertisers on Google SERP surged from 1,501 to 2,073, peaking mid-month. The month concluded with a steady increase, reflecting heightened competition.

Campaign Efficiency

Market Loss & Market Gains for UK Retail Grocery and Food

Here we’re looking at the Top 10 biggest industry movers by market share gains and losses for the last 30 days.

Market Loss & Market Gains - Last month
Market Loss & Market Gains - Last month
Name Market Trend
sainsburys.co.uk 4.4%
tesco.com 0.92%
etsy.com 0.85%
asda.com 0.76%
interflora.co.uk 0.73%
moonpig.com -0.47%
amazon.co.uk -0.75%
just-eat.co.uk -1.63%
ocado.com -1.72%
marksandspencer.com -4.52%

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Sainsburys.co.uk surged by 4.40, while marksandspencer.com dropped by 4.52. Tesco.com gained 0.92, and interflora.co.uk rose by 0.73.

Campaign Efficiency

UK Retail Grocery and Food Share of Impressions

Take a look at the Top 10 competitors in the industry by Share of Impressions over the last month.

Date sainsburys.co.uk bloomandwild.com etsy.com ocado.com amazon.co.uk moonpig.com hollandandbarrett.com tesco.com ebay.co.uk marksandspencer.com
2026/05/01 3.7% 3.75% 0.99% 5.18% 6.73% 4.14% 4.25% 1.29% 1.33% 7.22%
2026/05/02 2.24% 3.49% 0.93% 6.28% 6.37% 4.52% 3.77% 1.31% 1.67% 8.96%
2026/05/03 5.14% 3.62% 0.75% 7.03% 6.93% 1.4% 4.8% 1.58% 1.61% 5.21%
2026/05/04 1.11% 4.09% 1.2% 6.03% 7.3% 4.48% 4.23% 1.42% 1.96% 3.7%
2026/05/05 1.97% 3.9% 1.2% 7.66% 6.73% 5.16% 3.41% 1.01% 1.62% 6.37%
2026/05/06 4.07% 3.41% 0.97% 7.69% 5.76% 4.02% 3.2% 0.89% 1.66% 8.55%
2026/05/07 0.65% 3.78% 0.98% 7.28% 5% 5.38% 3.2% 0.98% 1.32% 6.46%
2026/05/08 2.51% 2.99% 0.93% 7.34% 6.1% 3.48% 3.16% 1.31% 1.18% 6.99%
2026/05/09 1.73% 2.38% 0.94% 9.68% 5.22% 2.5% 2.4% 1.53% 1.31% 9%
2026/05/10 3.01% 2.67% 0.76% 8.3% 5.95% 0.84% 3.32% 1.61% 1.35% 8.67%
2026/05/11 1.98% 4.48% 2.36% 5.48% 5.53% 4.07% 1.36% 1.85% 2.15% 2.42%
2026/05/12 2.23% 5.2% 2.61% 4.68% 5.28% 6.22% 1.55% 2.11% 2.14% 1.87%
2026/05/13 2.43% 4.24% 2.47% 5.1% 5.48% 0.86% 2.02% 1.98% 2.15% 1.47%
2026/05/14 4.6% 3.55% 2.43% 4.08% 6.11% 6.69% 1.68% 2.25% 2% 1.94%
2026/05/15 2.51% 2.99% 0.93% 7.34% 6.1% 3.48% 3.16% 1.31% 1.18% 6.99%
2026/05/16 3.37% 3.84% 3.18% 3.54% 4.96% 5.84% 2.2% 2.19% 2.29% 2.59%
2026/05/17 2.88% 3.82% 3.2% 3.26% 5.4% 5.3% 2.06% 2.42% 2.79% 2.18%
2026/05/18 4.99% 4.53% 3.2% 2.99% 5.1% 5.32% 2% 2.27% 2.53% 2.35%
2026/05/19 2.88% 4.15% 3.32% 3.29% 5.94% 5.07% 2.19% 2.52% 3.07% 2.19%
2026/05/20 5.46% 4.08% 3.26% 2.84% 5.64% 3.72% 1.75% 2.52% 2.88% 2.03%
2026/05/21 4.43% 3.94% 2.94% 3.53% 4.32% 3.11% 1.58% 2.55% 2.25% 2.35%
2026/05/22 1.85% 5.2% 3.64% 3.37% 4.48% 4.25% 1.93% 2.72% 2.33% 1.99%
2026/05/23 5.32% 3.87% 3.49% 4.32% 4.77% 4.44% 2.09% 2.69% 2.84% 1.96%
2026/05/24 1.58% 4.26% 2.55% 4.54% 4.37% 5.21% 2.04% 2.71% 3.28% 1.91%
2026/05/25 3.4% 4.51% 2.44% 4.03% 4.04% 5.29% 2.14% 2.54% 2.41% 2.56%
2026/05/26 4.3% 5.2% 3.59% 4.48% 3.43% 4.29% 1.94% 2.66% 2.23% 2.58%
2026/05/27 4.6% 4.87% 3.39% 4.04% 3.58% 4.88% 2.19% 2.73% 2.53% 1.57%
2026/05/28 3.84% 5.43% 2.97% 4.71% 3.61% 3.12% 2.27% 3.18% 2.16% 2.11%
2026/05/29 4.18% 5.14% 3.11% 4.85% 3.73% 5.45% 2.22% 2.88% 2.56% 1.88%
2026/05/30 4.42% 2.84% 5.26% 4.72% 3.97% 3.45% 2.15% 2.96% 2.08% 1.81%
2026/05/31 6.62% 5.13% 4.3% 4.03% 3.69% 2.74% 2.61% 2.58% 2.16% 1.79%
  • sainsburys.co.uk
  • bloomandwild.com
  • etsy.com
  • ocado.com
  • amazon.co.uk
  • moonpig.com
  • hollandandbarrett.com
  • tesco.com
  • ebay.co.uk
  • marksandspencer.com

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In May 2026, Ocado led with a peak impression share of 9.68% on the 9th. Sainsbury’s ended strong at 6.62% on the 31st. Marks & Spencer saw fluctuations, peaking early at 9.00% on the 9th.

Campaign Efficiency

Google Text Ad Copy Insights & Creative Trends for UK Retail Grocery and Food

Ever wondered how your rivals’ ads are doing? Here we can see the top-performing ads in the industry over the last month.

Google Text Ad Copy Insights & Creative Trends for UK Retail Grocery and Food - Last month
  1. 1
    Same-Day Grocery Delivery - Same-Day Delivery To Your Door https://www.amazon.co.uk/

    Same Day Delivery, Place Your Order By Lunchtime And You'll Be Cooking In Time For Dinner.

  2. 2
    Free Next-Day Delivery - Be Quick, 20% Off Now https://www.bloomandwild.com › flowers

    Hurry! Send the best spring bouquets today with our reliable free next-day delivery.

  3. 3
    Brewers Fayre | Family Pub | Offers Every Day Of The Week https://www.brewersfayre.co.uk › book

    Join us at your local family pub with everyone's favourites all in one place. Freshly prepared dishes served all week for breakfast, lunch and dinner at...

  4. 4
    M&S | Marks & Spencer | Fashion, Home, Beauty, Food & Gifts https://www.marksandspencer.com

    Shop on-trend womenswear, quality menswear, home and beauty essentials and mouth-watering food and drink. Order online with free delivery or collection at M&S

  5. 5
    Sainsbury's Groceries Online https://www.sainsburys.co.uk › grocery_online › sainsburys

    Welcome To Sainsbury's — Get more from your shop, and earn Nectar points with every purchase. Start saving today! Purchase our top offers every week. Spend less and eat...

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Amazon.co.uk promises same-day grocery delivery, ensuring dinner is ready by evening. Bloom & Wild offers 20% off spring bouquets with free next-day delivery. Brewers Fayre invites families to enjoy daily offers. Marks & Spencer combines fashion, home, and food essentials. Sainsbury’s enhances shopping with Nectar points and weekly offers.

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