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Analysis & InsightStonegate: ‘Guests are more loyal to the people behind the bar than the brand above the door’
As the group shifts its founding focus away from managed pubs towards hybrid and leased & tenanted models, Simon Brooke explores the consumer and market dynamics behind this move, and how it could unlock new opportunities for entrepreneurial pub operators
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Analysis & InsightEating out frequency dips but spend rises
Despite warmer weather, average frequency fell slightly in the four weeks to 8 June, albeit spend per visit rose 6.4% year-on-year, according to Lumina Intelligence
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Analysis & InsightGreggs shares drop in wake of profit warning
Barclays analyst Richard Taylor cited “concerns of overexpansion,” saying investors are “reasonably questioning whether the scale of the rollout is still appropriate”
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Analysis & InsightThe hunt for value for money – four ways brands can deliver for their guests
Lumina Intelligence insight lead Andy Crossan highlights AI, differentiation, format diversification and brand identity as four key areas where operators can examine to find growth
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Analysis & InsightGen Z increase drinking habits
A global IWSR survey has seen a substantial rise in the number of young people drinking alcohol, which goes against the prevailing wisdom that Gen Z are driving an increase in abstinence
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Analysis & InsightConsumer sentiment on eating out showing strong rebound
18-34-year-olds continue to shape demand for affordability-driven choices and experiential dining, a new BDO report has found
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Analysis & InsightLumina Intelligence: ‘Adaption is key to a thriving pub sector’
The growing popularity of live sports, the trend for lower tempo occasions and opportunites around social media are all ways pubs can boost footfall, according to Lumina Intelligence
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Analysis & InsightDelivery returns to growth in May
Delivery and takeaway sales achieved year-on-year growth of 1.8% in May, attributed to cooler and wetter weather
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Analysis & InsightRetail, travel and leisure driving net outlet expansion
The travel is poised to see the strong growth in revenue within the RTL channel – up 5.1% to reach £2.5bn, driven by the continued recovery in rail and air passenger numbers, according to a new Lumina Intelligence report.
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Analysis & InsightA tour of East London’s top emerging concepts
Lumina’s Food Study Tour in East London focused on how operators and consumers define ‘quality’, showcasing elevated classics with a focus on sustainability and brand ethos
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Analysis & InsightWagamama and the rise of the finance director-CEO
As the pan-Asian brand’s CEO is replaced with parent company The Restaurant Group’s chief financial officer, Simon Brooke explores the growing trend of finance directors moving into the top job, and asks whether too much focus on cash control can lead to culture and customers being overlooked
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Analysis & InsightIs Starbucks’ US turnaround working and should the UK follow suit?
As the global coffee shop chain rolls out a new staffing model, putting more baristas front and centre to improve employee morale and the customer experience, The Grocer explores if is working and whether it is the right fit for the UK
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Analysis & InsightCost increases continue to drive menu inflation
Average menu inflation – at 6.8% - remains above total food and non-alcoholic beverage inflation of 3%, according to Lumina Intelligence
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Analysis & InsightEating out market shifts from expansion to optimisation
Strategic consolidation, brand repositioning, and tech innovation are among the top trends shaping the competitive landscape in 2025, according to Lumina Intelligence
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Analysis & InsightConfidence in the sector remains low
Only 15% of hospitality leaders in Britain feel confident about the future of the sector in general, according to the latest Business Confidence Survey from CGA by NIQ and Sona.
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Analysis & InsightPizza delivery faces battleground on price
Despite being a staple menu item on delivery platforms, pizza prices rose only 2% year-on-year – well below the 6% average seen across the QSR sector, new data from Meaningful Vision finds.
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Analysis & InsightWarmest spring on record sparks surge in eating and drinking out
Pubs and bars were the biggest winners, while QSR overtook coffee and sandwich shops to hold the biggest share of all eating out occasions
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Analysis & InsightGrowth in discretionary purchases outpaces essential spend
The overall hospitality and leisure sector has remained in positive growth since 2021, according to Barclays’ 10 Years of Spend report
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Analysis & InsightQSR operators lead growth in the eating and drinking out market
Travel is expected to be the best performing segment of the total eating and drinking out market in 2025, according to Lumina Intelligence
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Analysis & InsightRecession indicator? How the humble spud made its way to the high street
As KFC launches a limited edition jacket potato this week, and Subway reports “exceptional” demand for its new ‘Spudway’ range, MCA explores this new intersection where comfort food meets customisation