All Analysis & Insight articles – Page 3
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Analysis & InsightPret on the balance between tech and human interaction
The brand is exploring how to provide an efficient grab-and-go offer while retaining its customer service experience, according to global retail technology director Chris Matthews
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Analysis & InsightNew business rates multiplier will further threaten investment
Businesses affected by the proposed ‘super tax’ multiplier are considering passing on costs to consumers, cutting staff, and reviewing their investment strategies
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Analysis & InsightCider category worth £2bn to UK on-trade
The cider category has experienced 5% value growth over the last two years, according to Heineken, which has introduced the UK’s first dealcoholised cider
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Analysis & InsightConsumers gravitate further towards health-conscious eating
New data from Barclays found 27% of respondents are more likely to visit shops and restaurants that offer ‘healthier’ options as spring approaches
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Analysis & InsightM&A: Significant number of PE businesses looking to transact
Despite the Budget, Graeme Smith and Craig Rachel of AlixPartners see an improving picture as the consumer spending outlook improves, particularly in the critical younger demographic who benefit most from the increase in minimum wage
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Analysis & InsightGreggs steps up security amid rising QSR shoplifting concerns
The bakery chain is ramping up security measures to protect staff and tackle shoplifting as theft continues to impact the high street
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Analysis & InsightDelivery sales fall as consumers continue to rein in spending
Restaurant delivery sales fell by 1% in January 2025 compared to January 2024, CGA by NIQ’s Hospitality at Home Tracker has found
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Analysis & InsightEating out frequency up with drink occasions gaining share
Consumers that engaged with the market enjoyed an average of 1.5 occasions per week, in the four weeks to 16 February 2025, with frequency up 5.6%, according to Lumina Intelligence
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Analysis & InsightM&A: Significant pent-up supply of assets
The hospitality M&A market is gradually returning, with high-value deals and opportunistic acquisitions fuelled by new capital sources, according to Houlihan Lokey
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Analysis & InsightHospitality growth continues to lag inflation
Sales in the first four weeks of 2024 were down 0.3% year-on-year, while early data for February shows a “somewhat sluggish” performance, according to Hospitality Data Insights
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Analysis & InsightFinding efficiencies through back-of-house tech & automation
Operators should focus on simple, tested, and scalable tech to drive efficiency and reduce operational costs, writes Vita Mojo’s Boris Popovschi
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Analysis & InsightHospitality sales fall 1.3% in January
The figure is the CGA RSM Tracker’s lowest since April 2024, and only the second month of negative trading since early 2022, attributed to a post-Christmas squeeze on spend and widespread participation in Dry January
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Analysis & InsightBodean’s looks to reignite American BBQ trend
The London-based, Kansas-inspired restaurant concept is looking to fire up interest in smokehouse cuisine with a revamped menu and the appointment of meat guru Richard Turner
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Analysis & InsightProsus likely to have appetite for more UK businesses
Analysts noted Deliveroo shares have risen sharply since Just Eat confirmed it has agreed to a takeover by the Dutch investment group
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Analysis & InsightThe productivity puzzle
UK restaurant productivity is on the road to recovery post-pandemic, but labour costs remain stubbornly high. Lumina Intelligence’s Maggie Davis assesses how restaurants are navigating rising costs and operational challenges
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Analysis & InsightIs meat really making a comeback?
MCA delves into reports suggesting a surprise swing back to growth in meat consumption, particularly among health-conscious younger people, but finds a more complex, nuanced picture in the data
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Analysis & InsightHow drinks are the focus of innovation in QSR
Launches like KFC’s Kwench and McDonald’s CosMc’s underscore how beverages are more than just add-ons, but a core strategy for driving growth, differentiation, and customer engagement
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Analysis & InsightInnovation spotlight: Riffs on the Sunday roast
The sacred Sunday classic popular in British restaurants and pubs is finding its way onto the menus at Indian, Caribbean, and tapas concepts. MCA explores innovative new twists on the roast dinner
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Analysis & InsightCoffee and cocoa prices to stay elevated
Hot drinks are an important driver of sales and profits, but record commodity prices will keep costs high for the foreseeable future, Lynx Purchasing warns
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Analysis & InsightBeyond viral: Translating brand hype into sales
MCA looks at how brands like Wingstop, Dave’s Hot Chicken, and Popeyes have successfully inserted themselves into the zeitgest to build both hype and long-term cultural relevance