All Analysis & Insight articles – Page 156
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Analysis & InsightStreet life
Street food, and all it entails whether that is through food, marketing or location, has become an increasingly influential part of the UK’s eating and drinking-out sector. Over the next few months and years that influence is set to further grow as the category evolves with the help of a number of established players.
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Analysis & InsightLatest beer sales data shows market remains fragile
The off-trade drove cautious growth in the beer sector with total sales at the end of Q1 up 1.5% year-on-year over the 12 –month period.
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Research shows leisure sector reaching saturation point
Analysts have warned that in some area s of the UK the eating out sector is reaching saturation point and could lead to “cannibalisation and ultimately survival of the fittest”.
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Five minutes with… Mark Robson, Red Mist Leisure
This week, M&C Report takes five minutes with Mark Robson, managing director of Red Mist Leisure – the Surrey-based managed pub operator.
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Time to Thai down the number one spot
Thai Leisure Group wants to be recognised as the best in its field in the UK. The way the tide has turned when it comes to gaining finance in this competitive sector had led to the company’s desire to open more restaurants. Mel Flaherty finds out more
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London named most popular tourist destination
London has retained its title as the world’s most popular tourist destination in the Global Destinations Cities Index, which provides an in-depth ranking of the 132 most travelled cities from around the world
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Consumers still rein in spending on going out
Eating out, drinking alcohol outside of the home and leisure and entertainment are the three main areas UK consumers have admitted cutting back spending on in the past year
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Analysis & InsightSector shift
From increasing M&A activity, to the fallout from the decision by Enterprise Inns to invest in pubs in partnership with “managed experts” and the growing pressure on the all-you-can-eat buffet market is coming under, the sector is set to shift over the coming six to 12 months from shadow boxing ...
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Spend on dates in pubs and restaurants up 13%
New research has shown that single customers spend an average of £712 a year on dates in pubs and restaurants – up 13% on last year.
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Analysis & InsightLife in the fast Lanes
After reinvigorating Chicago Leisure, Christian Rose did not take long to find his next challenge – and is currently undertaking a root-and-branch review of All Star Lanes. He talks about his hectic first few months and his excitement at the possibilities that lie ahead
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Analysis & InsightFive minutes with... Peter Furness-Smith: McMullen's
M&C Report takes five minutes to talk to Peter Furness-Smith, chief executive of McMullen’s, about the importance of training and which restaurant consistently offers a great customer experience
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Drinkaware research shows heavy drinking rife in middle age
Drinkaware has released research claiming there are 3.4 million middle aged people classed as “Britain’s hidden drinkers”.
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Figures show biggest disposable income rise in Scottish Borders
People living in the Scottish Borders enjoyed the biggest increase in disposable income across the UK in 2013 – rising 5.2%, according to the latest official figures.
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Analysis & InsightWhy women love craft beer
As SABMiller boss Alan Clark calls for an end to lager marketing that’s ‘insulting’ to women, Pete Brown, writing for M&C Report’s sister title the Publican’s Morning Advertiser, looks at how the craft sector is winning new fans by removing gender from the equation
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Analysis & InsightOpen letter to new pubs minister
The editor of M&C Report’s sister title, the Publican’s Morning Advertiser, has urged the new pubs minister to be more visible than his predecessor.
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Analysis & InsightA view from the next generation
In the first of a new series, Ruth Williams talks to the winners of the Rising Stars awards for an insight into what the next generation of industry leaders think about this crucial sector.
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Poll shows 40% of diners would never complain
Research by Subway has shown that 40% of diners would never complain, even if their order was wrong or they disliked their food.
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Consumers’ appetite for coupons continues to grow
UK consumers’ appetite for coupons has continued to grow with shoppers redeeming 688 million coupons last year
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Analysis & InsightPost-downturn consumer behaviour: A swing towards leisure?
The downturn may have done the leisure economy a long term favour. Having tried a range of cut backs, it’s the leisure experiences that people cannot live without, argues Paul Flatters, managing director of Trajectory Partnership
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Easter drives eating-out spend in April
Brits celebrating Easter by enjoying a meal out prompted a peak in leisure spending during April