All Analysis & Insight articles – Page 135
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BBPA and CAMRA join forces over Late Night Levy
The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) and the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) have joined forces to publish a new report on the impact of the Late Night Levy on the pub sector
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Time to raise a ‘half-full’ glass
There’s no denying a growing numbers of voices are raising concerns about the spectre of financial instability threatening to stall the UK’s hospitality sector. But MCA’s Steve Gotham says too much credence is being given to the doom mongers and argues that there’s plenty to be optimistic about as well:
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Poll reveals millennials attitudes to hospitality
A new study has shown a significant gap between the percentage of millennials who want to engage with food and beverage operators through their mobile and the ability for them to do so.
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“Brand fatigue” is shaping the coffee shops of the future
Coffee chains such as Starbucks and Costa are at risk of ‘brand fatigue’ with customer loyalty beginning to wave
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Consumer spending growth at lowest level for two years
Consumer spending growth slowed to just 1.6% in March, its lowest level in two years
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Diners and operators embrace “menu hacking”
Almost a third of diners (28%) in the UK have revealed they like to order completely off-menu at a restaurant
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Inside Track: Greater Manchester
The northern powerhouse is not only laying claim to the title of England’s second city, its inhabitants maintain it is catching up with London in terms of its restaurant scene, writes Stefan Chomka
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Brexit fears and skills shortages see hospitality growth slump
The UK’s hospitality sector has seen a slump in growth during the first three months of 2016, according to a new report.
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Sector sees Easter lfls up 0.2%
Restaurant groups saw like-for-like sales grow 4.3% year on year over the Easter weekend but wet-led pubs and bars slid 2.1%.
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Analysis & InsightHawksmoor: how not to build a ‘London’ steakhouse in Manchester
When Will Beckett told people that he was considering entering Manchester with his Hawksmoor steakhouse group he wasn’t short of friendly advice telling him not to bother.
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Poll shows peak times for indulgent eating
A new survey into dining habits has shown customers are more likely to opt for an indulgent meal at the weekend or in the evening.
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What is the true cost of the National Living Wage?
Flemming Hansen, director, Hospitality & Leisure, UK & EMEA Board Practice at PSD Group, considers the effect of the National Living Wage on the hospitality and leisure sector and says that middle brands in the hospitality and leisure sector will feel the squeez
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Health-conscious millennials turning back on traditional breakfast
Health-conscious millennials are turning their back on the traditional English breakfast fry-up, new research has found
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Poll shows third of publicans still unprepared for NLW
Almost a third of publican are still not prepared for the National Living Wage, which becomes law tomorrow.
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Operators criticised for Twitter response times
Restaurants and hotels have been criticised for taking too long to reply to Tweets sent by customers and giving a poor quality response when they do
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Appetite for apps increasing but pubs lagging behind
There is still significant potential for pubs to drive trade through apps, according to new research from MCA.
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Pushing the button
Restaurant customers are increasingly taking the lead in establishing preferences that shape industry labour and health trends, but operators may be outpacing customers with respect to technology adoption and use, argues Eric Dzwonczyk, managing director of AlixPartners
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Analysis & InsightHad their fill?
Did the recovery in the wider economy mean that timing was always against Red Hot World Buffet emerging from the swathe of all-you-can-eat buffet operators that sprung up during the downturn? At the same time, Mark Wingett looks at the upcoming change at the top at Young’s and whether anyone will take up the challenge of unlocking the potential of Loch Fyne from Greene King.
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Evolution of the regional brewers
There is a steady evolution within the quieter regional brewers which characterises the long term nature of their thinking and can sometimes pass unnoticed, says Simon Johnson, National Lead Pubs Corporate Advisory at CBRE
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Wet bank holidays ‘positive for pub sales’
Analysis of card spending has shown that a wet bank holiday is more likely to boost pub sales than a sunny one.