All Analysis & Insight articles – Page 190
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Analysis & InsightLet’s give good people the chance to shine
I listened, read and watched with interest Jamie Oliver’s comments regarding the description of young British workers as lazy compared with tougher immigrant workers. It shocked me to find out that 81% of waiters in London were born outside the UK
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UK cocktail boom 'under-estimated'
The number of on-trade outlets serving cocktails will increase by one third from 30,000 to 40,000 by 2017, according to a new report from drinks distributor Cellar Trends that says the size of the UK cocktail boom is under-estimated
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High street vacancy rates remain high
High street vacancy rates across have hardly changed this year and remain “stubbornly high”, although restaurants, bars and cafes are among the most common changes of use for vacant shops, new research shows
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Analysis & InsightConsumers opt for coffee over desserts in pubs
More than a quarter (27%) of consumers opt for a coffee over dessert when dining out, new research says
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Two fifths of UK adults skip lunch
More than 40% of UK adults skip lunch at least once a week, with 20% saying they skip lunch at least three times a week, according to a new survey by Canadean Custom Solutions (CCS).
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On-trade sales fall faster by volume than value
On-trade alcohol sales fell 1% by value in the 12 weeks to 13 July despite a 6% drop in volumes, according to CGA figures in a new report that lists malt whisky and liqueurs among the growth categories over the period
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Analysis & InsightFinding life outside the capital
Innovation in the eating out market is just as notable in the regions as it is in London, argues Peter Kemp-Welch, partner at Piper Private Equity, the backers of Loungers, Turtle Bay and Be At One
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Drinkers spent more in on-trade this August
The average amount spent by drinkers in the on-trade increased from £44 to £45 between August 2012 and August 2013, although there was a bigger increase in the amount spent on drinking at home, new figures show
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On-trade sales fell 6% over summer
On-trade alcohol sales fell 6% over the summer as consumers switched to home-drinking, according to a report from the Wine & Spirit Trade Association
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Analysis & InsightAn alternative future for the high street
High street policy is still very much in its infancy. Governments of all stripes have failed to get to grips with the big issues facing our high streets for years. And now in a period of deep decline there is an arms race for new ideas, says Bill Grimsey, author of the Grimsey Review into UK High Streets
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What can be achieved with a little help
Even in difficult financial times, good new business opportunities exist. The hardest part is securing the funding needed to unlock them, says John O’Donoghue, founder of fledgling operator, Redmed
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Spending on dates increases
A study has found that dating contributes about £3.6bn every year to the UK economy and that this has increased by £200m so far this year, compared with 2011
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Click & collect to be worth £4bn by 2018
Click & collect purchases will grow by more than two thirds to be worth over £4bn in 2018, as consumers continue to place emphasis on convenience and the ability to get products quicker
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Analysis & InsightStreet-fighting brands
There are more similarities between marketing a roaming street-food operation and a fixed high-street food brand than you might think. Getting a firm grip on the basics will win dividends in the long run, says Mark McCulloch, former head of marketing at YO! Sushi and Pret a Manger and founder of Spectacular Marketing
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Tesco: Consumer confidence edges up
Consumer confidence in the UK rose in the three months to the end of July, driven by positive signals about the economy
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Over 40% of Brits skip breakfast
More than four out of 10 adults in the UK (43%) skip breakfast at least once a week, according to a new survey from Canadean Custom Solutions
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Analysis & InsightJohnson sits at the top table
It has been singled out as the market leader in the ever-growing world buffet sector, but with the backing of the Luke Johnson-led Risk Capital Partners, Red Hot World Buffet (RHWB) looks set to cement that position
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Londoners top coffee shop visits
Consumers in London visit coffee shops more times per month than those in the regions, but eat in these establishments less than their regional counterparts
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Analysis & InsightEspresso Yourself: Finding your USP
The coffee market is relatively mature but forecast to continue to grow. Whether you are a big chain or a small independent, there is still room to carve new niches. However, this may only be achieved through careful consideration, says Florence Graham-Dixon, strategy analyst at Pragma.
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Diners more drawn to promotions
More than half (54%) of consumers strongly agree that they are seeking restaurant deals and promotions more often now than they were in 2011, new research shows