All Analysis & Insight articles – Page 152
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Public positive about discretionary spending
Barclaycard’s most recent consumer surveys have found the British public in a positive frame of mind when it comes to discretionary spending
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Report says drinking limits need to be ‘realistic’
A new report has called for alcohol guidelines to be revised to recognise drinkers may want to drink over the current recommended allowance in one sitting.
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Diners still trust word-of-mouth over social media
Word-of-mouth recommendations have the greatest influence on customers’ perceptions of places to eat out, new data suggests.
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Convenience blamed for decline in packed lunches
The convenience of food-to-go is leading to a decline in bringing a packed lunch into the office
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Grocery prices down in June
Grocery prices in July fell by 1% month on month according to data from groceries website mySupermarket.co.uk
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London most searched for city on Google
New data from Google shows that London is the most searched for city in the world to visit
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Analysis & InsightPeople the primary asset for growth
Chipotle co-chief executive Monty Moran explains that the strength of the popular burrito chain, which has more than 1,500 restaurants worldwide, is the result of the brand’s focus on its unique food and people cultures
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Analysis & InsightBrands target regions as London rents soar
Operators across the sector are opening a greater share of outlets in the regions, amid rising rents and increasing competition in London.
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Young people demand more from loyalty schemes
Women and young people are more inclined to remain loyal to a brand if a loyalty scheme is in place, while young people are keen to see an established scheme before supplying personal information
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Analysis & InsightFive minutes with.... Vincent McKevitt, Tossed
This week, M&C takes five minutes to talk to Tossed founder Vincent McKevitt about crowdfunding, eggsluts and what impresses him about Hawksmoor.
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Analysis & InsightCan you describe your brand in one sentence?
A brand is more than a fancy logo, it’s a promise to your customers, says Mark McCulloch, the founder and chief executive of WE ARE Spectacular. He explains how businesses can figure out their brand identity on a budget
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Analysis & InsightStarbucks building own payment and loyalty ecosystem
On the back of its Q3 update, Starbucks founder and chief executive Howard Schultz discusses how the group is building its own payment and loyalty ecosystem through its own technology and new partnerships
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Analysis & InsightLeisure spend increased 5% in June
Eating out spend grew 6% year-on-year in June with a 5% rise in drinking out, according to the latest, Greene King Leisure Spend Tracker.
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Analysis & InsightMenu analysis: ‘Healthy eating not fully addressed’
Analysis of menus across leading pub and restaurant operators by M&C Allegra Foodservice has shown that healthier eating has yet to become mainstream with only 36% of brands providing full calorie information on menus.
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Analysis & InsightResearch shows consumers ordering fewer courses
Consumers are ordering fewer courses when eating out for dinner, with starters hardest hit, the latest Menu and Food Trends report from M&C Allegra Foodservice has shown.
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The best and wurst of times
The fast-casual sector is expanding fast but Dog Haus appears to have found a niche segment in this dining area and is making the most of it. Kerstin Kühn finds out more about the hot dog specialist.
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Food trends: Adventurous, artisanal and authentic
The trends shaping the food service landscape can be broken down into adventurous, artisanal and authentic, according to M&C Allegra’s Menu and Food Trends report.
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Analysis & InsightWritten in the Stars
Failing to become a ‘dot-com millionaire’ launched Chris Jowsey on the path to a fruitful career in the beer trade. Ed Bedington finds out more about the Star Pubs & Bars chief
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Nando’s leads in social media stakes
Nando’s has come out on top in the eating-out sector when it comes to social media,according to a snapshot of by consultancy VON Marketing
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Young leading return to urban areas
City centre living has boomed in Britain since the start of the century, with young people leading the move back into urban areas