All Analysis & Insight articles – Page 167
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Rise in unhealthy eating linked to unhappiness
British consumers are less concerned about their health, happiness and appearance since the financial crisis began in 2008 according to a study into behavioural changes
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McDonald’s to become more consumer-centric
Steve Easterbrook, senior executive vice president, global chief brand officer at McDonald’s, said that the brand’s aim is to be “a true destination of choice consumers around the world”. To achieve that the company is set to drive its four global growth priorities in a more consumer-centric way.
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Analysis & InsightStudy finds public ignoring ‘meaningless’ drinking guidelines
A study has found that consumers are ignoring drinking guidelines because of a lack of scientific basis and because of the disconnect between official advice and average lifestyles.
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Food to go market blurring
The growth of the food-to-go market in the convenience store sector is being driven by a blurring of traditional convenience with foodservice
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Almost half of consumers fail to redeem loyalty card benefits
More than 43% of UK consumers fail to redeem loyalty card benefit on at least one of their cards, according to new research
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Action urged on “drunk sales”
A new report calls for a review of the legislation on ‘sales to drunks’ — which it claims is one of the most under-enforced laws on the statute books. But is it needed?
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Nine considerations when expanding to a new site
There are nine important guidelines for opening a venue in a new territory, according to strategy consultancy Pragma Consulting.
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Pubs share of eating out visits up
Pubs are gaining ground on restaurants in terms of their share of the eating-out market and the satisfaction scores.
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BBPA research shows pub closures down to five per week
As the pubs code legislation reaches a critical stage in Parliament today (18 Nov), new BBPA research shows that recent pub closure figures in the leased/tenanted sector are five per week, much lower than previously thought.
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Analysis & InsightSeeking to unify the retail voice
The eating and drinking out sector needs to speak with one voice if it is to get its message across to politicians and the public. So says Kate Nicholls, the new chief executive of the Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers, who tells James Wallin about her vision for the ALMR
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Analysis & InsightHow to be social on social media
Considering we work in a highly sociable industry our online social skills are severely lacking. Vikki O’Neil offers some pointers to make sure you don’t miss opportunities.
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London hosts the most experimental diners
Londoners are the most passionate and experimental of diners, according to new research from boutique strategy consultancy Pragma Consulting.
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Dry January ‘leads to long-term cut in alcohol consumption’
Alcohol Concern has revealed new research showing its Dry January challenge leads to a long-term cut in consumption for participants.
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Applications for hospitality jobs through social media on the rise
Jobseekers in the hospitality sector are increasingly looking to more visual social media channels such as Pinterest and Vine to advertise their skills, new research has shown.
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Horizons forum told adapting to customer needs key to success
Spotting the next consumer trend and adapting to customer needs were among the themes discussed at Horizons’ latest Thought Leadership Forum.
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One in five pub meal occasions now include children
The number of families dining out at pubs with their children has increased 5.5% in the year to September 2014 and now accounts for 20.8% of all meals
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Retail parks - divide and rule
Polly Troughton, head of Retail Parks and Leisure at Land Securities, explores the emerging split in out-of-town retail between convenience and shopping parks
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Family time comes first for UK consumers
UK consumers prioritise time with their families over and above other leisure activities and find an average of four hours leisure time each day during the week and nine hours at the weekends
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Catering sector turnover has doubled in 20 years
The food and service management (FSM) sector has doubled its turnover since 1993, according to the British Hospitality Association (BHA)
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Restaurant and pub lfl sales rose 2.2% in October
Like-for-like sales at pubs and restaurants across the country grew by 2.2% in October, but were eclipsed by the 4.1% hike inside the M25, according to the latest Coffer Peach Business Tracker data.