All Analysis & Insight articles – Page 186
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Capital restaurants dominate favourite destinations list
London restaurants have dominated a list of Britain’s favourite culinary destinations, with five out of the top 10 based in the capital, according to a poll of diners who use the booking website Toptable
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Pubs expect Xmas boost
Pubs are predicting positive Christmas trading with bookings up on last year
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Analysis & InsightDrinkers still not keeping count on alcohol consumption
Government and health bodies’ attempts to persuade consumers to think about how many alcohol units they are consuming appear to be failing, with the vast majority of UK adults admitting that they don’t keep track, according to new consumer research
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Analysis & InsightEating out visits fall 0.7% as consumers 'trade out'
The number of eating out visits in the UK fell by 0.7% in the 12 months to the end of September as the “damaging” trend of “trading out” took effect, according to data from NPD Group
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Analysis & InsightRestaurant food price inflation 'to slow'
Food price inflation in restaurants is set to slow during 2014, with pork, poultry and cheese likely to become cheaper while beef will remain expensive after increasing in price by 14% in the past year, new research suggests
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Analysis & InsightBreakfasts grow, snacking declines
The rise of breakfasts, the decline of snacking and the recovery of pubs in particular while overall eating-out visits decline have been identified as three key recent trends in out-of-home dining
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Analysis & InsightThe usual, Dave?
After years of lagging behind the retail sector in terms of collecting and using consumer data the eating and drinking-out industry is set to take significant strides over the coming 12 months to close the gap, not just in terms of information obtained but more importantly how that is then used and fed back to the consumer
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Analysis & InsightAverage leasehold price rises 3%
The average sale price of bottom-end freehold pubs across the UK remained unchanged in the year to 30 September, while the average sale price of leaseholds climbed 3%.
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Beer volumes predicted to decline by 15%
Beer volumes are predicted to decrease by 15% over the next five years, according to economic forecasts released as part of the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement
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Analysis & InsightRe-engaging your workforce
There are 10 behaviours or “moves” that industry leaders can use to try to turn “moments that matter” into exceptional experiences for their employees, according to Sean Morris, principal at Deloitte, and Patrick Nealon, director at Deloitte
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Consumers have become ‘value hunters’
A new report from VisitEngland says that consumers have become ‘value hunters’ and are increasingly willing to go extra lengths to get the best deal
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Analysis & InsightPubs in 'sweet spot' to drive eating-out growth
Pubs are in the “sweet spot” to “drive the eating out agenda” in 2014, a year that will see a “cautious” recovery in dining out, according to a leading foodservice analyst
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Analysis & InsightAdapting strategies for success
The type of leadership necessary for a company to be successful changes with the life cycle of said organisation, according to leading US academic Chris Muller in his book, The Leader of Managers. This lifecycle is made up of six stages. What stage are you at?
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Analysis & InsightGolden rules for a smooth deal
Selling a business is a rewarding but complex undertaking involving many variables. There are, however, five key areas that present particular challenges and must be handled with care, says Paul Dolman, lead leisure partner at Travers Smith
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Analysis & InsightFish & chip shops face tough competition
Sales at British fish & chip shops increased 1.1% in the year to the end of September 2013 but they face tough competition from branded fast food operators, according to a new report from NPD Group
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Tourism in the UK worth £106bn
Tourism in the UK is worth £106bn and supports 2.6 million jobs, according to a new report from Deloitte and Visit England
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Analysis & InsightConsumers still value high streets for F&B
Consumers prefer to visit bars, restaurants and coffee shops in high streets than in other locations, despite the well-documented decline of Britain’s high streets, according to new research from Deloitte
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Analysis & InsightNew pubs have more even sales mix
Pubs that have opened in the past five years have a more even sales mix than those that have closed since 2008, new figures from CGA Peach show
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Analysis & InsightBeers, burgers and London buses…
Like any crowded market place there is a greater need for branded operators to differentiate themselves and raise their heads above the proverbial parapet to be seen. In the opinion of Stephen Evans, development director at Gourmet Burger Kitchen (GBK), three clear markets have now emerged
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Analysis & InsightThe battle for meal-time business
US retailers and restaurateurs are slugging it out to snatch business from grab-and-go diners by boosting options and upping food quality. There’ll be only one winner – the customer, argues Nation’s Restaurant News (NRN) editor Robin Lee Allen