All Analysis & Insight articles – Page 105
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A perfect storm? Restaurant management skills in the spotlight
Bob Cotton, former chief executive of the British Hospitality Association, gives his view on why some restaurants may be facing closure and how to avoid such perils.
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Christmas spending up 13.2% - Worldpay
Spending in restaurants and bar was up 13.2% year-on-year over Christmas, according to transaction date from Worldpay.
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Analysis & InsightTake a bow leading operators
MCA director of insight Steve Gotham, takes a look at which brands stood out in 2017 to an increasingly demanding and promiscuous consumer base
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Niche players have cutting edge
Operators facing ever-more demanding investors and mounting challenges have tended to focus on premiumisation and the strength of their brand, estate and people. However, CBRE’s Simon M Johnson warns this may no longer be enough. He suggests bolt-on acquisitions are likely to become more crucial to success with the result that fledgling brands with an edge will become more valuable.
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Drinks trends to watch in 2018
Keeping ahead of the curve when it comes to drinks trends in 2018 is about much more than just craft beer. Award-winning drinks writer Will Hawkes gives his take on what is likely to make waves over the next 12 months
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Pubs prices up 3.8% in 2017 but restaurants down 3.4%
Average prices in the pub sector were up 3.8% in 2017 but restaurants fell 3.4%, according to Christie & Co’s latest Business Outlook.
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Number of UK distilleries doubled in last five years
There are now 315 distilleries in the UK – more than double the number that were operating across the country five years ago.
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Operators should take needs of ‘clean lifers’ into consideration
Pubs, restaurants and late-night venues would do well to expand their range of non-alcoholic drinks they offer, as frustrations rise among ‘clean lifers’ about lack of choice, Euromonitor International, head of lifestyles research, Alison Angus told MCA.
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Price and demand for pub sites remained strong in 2017
The price of freehold, leasehold and bottom end pubs all increased in 2017, as demand in the market remained strong, according to Fleurets’ latest Survey of Pub Prices.
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Hospitality staff received biggest pay rise in 2017
Staff in the hospitality industry had the highest pay rises in 2017 of any sector, analysis from CV-Library reveals.res
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Foodservice inflation down to 3.4%
Foodservice price inflation fell for the third month in a row to reach 3.4% in November – its lowest point since January.
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Leisure investment forecast for 2018
Mark Sheehan, managing director of Coffer Corporate Leisure, outlines his predictions for the leisure property market over the next 12 months.
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Analysis & InsightMost consumers to maintain eating out spend in 2018
Nearly a quarter of consumers (23%) plan to cut back on eating and drinking out in 2018, while a majority (59%) plan to spend the same amount as 2017.
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'Link discounts to customer loyalty'
Leisure and hospitality businesses that offer distinctive, innovative, personalised and Instagram-worthy experiences will continue to stand out as consumers become more open to experimentation, RSM research argues.
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Analysis & InsightSector spending up 4.7% in December
Spending in restaurants, bars and hotels was up 4.7% in December compared last year.
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Deliveroo vegan orders up 147%
Deliveroo has reported orders for vegan food were up 147% in 2017 on the previous year.
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Consumer spending up 4% in December
Consumer spending jumped 4% year-on-year in December to mark the first occasion in three months when spending outpaced the rate of inflation
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UK hospitality industry facing 375k skills shortfall
The UK hospitality industry is facing a skills shortage of 375,000 positions in 2018, according to new joint research.
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Shopping centres drive decline of town centres
The UK town centre retail market is forecast to rise 0.2% in 2018 with sales being driven by convenience goods particularly in the food and grocery sector, according to GlobalData.
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Surfing the waves of M&A
After a quiet year on the M&A front, what can we expect from the eating and drinking-out market in 2018? Sam Fuller looks at the outlook for the various exit/funding routes and examines whether conditions may be ripe for more mergers and acquisitions over the next 12 months