All Analysis & Insight articles – Page 4
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Analysis & InsightVeganism in trouble - and the man who sold half a million steaks with a 12,000-year-old idea to fix it
Chef Neil Rankin, once head of a nose-to-tail restaurant and now running a vegan food company, believes he has the answer, Sky News writes
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Analysis & InsightUK market for ‘competitive socialising’ risks oversupply, say executives
Operators ask whether customers will keep going back to axe-throwing, the FT reports
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Analysis & InsightBibi’s: ‘People queue, even in the rain’
The Turkish and Mediterranean-inspired lunch concept is opening its seventh site in Fenchurch Street next month – as founder Bilur Yapici discusses the brand’s future plans
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Analysis & InsightHospitality moves beyond transactional loyalty
Despite the dip in consumer confidence, some groups have successfully engaged customers by linking loyalty with the overall brand experience, according to Lumina Intelligence
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Analysis & InsightBrakes announces enhanced chicken welfare standards
The foodservice supplier has reduced the stocking density of its own-brand fresh chicken, becoming the first major wholesaler to implement enhanced welfare standards across its range
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Analysis & InsightToughest recruitment conditions since 2020
Demand for staff continued to decline across all sectors in January, with the number of vacancies declining by the greatest degree since August 2020, according to the latest KPMG and REC UK Report on Jobs.
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Analysis & InsightWorkplace racism remains matter of concern
Participation in EDI training also remained low, although respondents expressed optimism about opportunities in the sector, according to a report from Be Inclusive Hospitality
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Analysis & InsightUK branded coffee shop market sees 5.2% growth
The £6.1bn industry saw a further 570 net new outlets open over the past year, with Costa Coffee remaining the UK’s largest branded coffee chain
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Analysis & InsightLate night venue numbers drop 25% in last five years
Nightclubs and late-night bar numbers may be down but venues operating in the wider evening economy have increased by 3.9% in the past 12 months, according to the new Night Time Economy Monitor
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Analysis & InsightWhat is the UK’s favourite pub snack in 2025?
The humble bar snack has been part of UK social culture for well over a century - Sky News takes a look at how much they have changed since the days of Victorian oysters
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Analysis & Insight‘We fully expect to see a slew of liquidations’
As hospitality operators face up to rises to the National Insurance Contributions (NICs) threshold in April, Simon Brooke explores how businesses can mitigate the impact of the tax rises, from their supply chain to labour management
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Analysis & InsightNorthern cities lead hospitality growth as South lags behind
The North of England is outpacing the South in hospitality site growth and customer satisfaction, according to the latest data from Northern Restaurant & Bar and CGA by NielsenIQ
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Analysis & InsightPrices rise in December
The latest Foodservice Price Index (FPI) report from Prestige Purchasing and CGA by NIQ reveals a !% month-on-month increase in inflation in December
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Analysis & InsightStronger spending power boosts eating out market
Strong consumer confidence in December drove key metrics, with consumer spending increasing 11.9% - ahead of inflation – to £18.53, according to Lumina Intelligence
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Analysis & InsightPornstar Martini remains nation’s favourite cocktail
Demand for cocktails looks set to continue to grow this year, with one in five consumers enjoying them, according to CGA by NIQ’s latest Mixed Drinks Report
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Analysis & InsightDelivery and takeaway sales mark lowest growth since March
Growth slowed to 1.9% year-on-year in December - dipping from 6.2% in November - as more consumers went out to eat
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Analysis & InsightAlmost half of young people have given up booze
Forty-three percent of 18 to 34-year-olds no longer drink alcohol, according to new survey data, with Britain’s growing Muslim population and “abstinence influencers”, changing the nation’s relationship with booze
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Analysis & InsightAnalysts give mixed reviews of JDW performance
Described as “solid” and “robust” by some analysts but “lacklustre” by others, JD Wetherspoon’s recent trading performance has attracted differing opinions on its success
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Analysis & InsightUnemployment figures suggest Autumn Budget has stifled hiring
The number of job vacancies has fallen to its lowest level in more than three years, with unemployment on the up, according to the latest data from the Office for National Statistics
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Analysis & InsightPubs outperform wider hospitality in December
Britain’s leading restaurant, pub and bar groups reported lfl sales growth of 3.2% last month – with pub groups alone achieving 4.7% growth, the latest CGA RSM Hospitality Business Tracker shows