All CGA articles
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NewsConsumers shift to earlier dining: ‘6.12pm is the new 8pm’
The average preferred dinner booking time in the UK is now 6.12pm, according to new research from Zonal and CGA by NIQ, highlighting a continued shift towards earlier going-out habits
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NewsCosts threaten fragile recovery of late-night economy
Bars have fuelled growth, with numbers up 7.6% YoY, while the nightclub sector remains heavily impacted, with venue numbers still 33.8% down on 2020
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Analysis & InsightDelivery and takeaway sales fall in April
The slowdown was attributed to the long Easter weekend and good weather, which encouraged consumers to dine out or socialise outdoors instead of ordering in
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NewsPub accommodation proves popular, but younger audiences remain untapped
New research from CGA by NIQ and Stay in a Pub highlights the strong appeal of pub accommodation, with guest valuing the authentic local experience they provide
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NewsNew wave of government costs puts hospitality recovery at risk
The UK hospitality market saw marginal outlet growth over the past year, but stability is under threat, according to the latest CGA by NIQ report
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Analysis & InsightStaffing, simplicity and sustainability to shape the next decade of bars
Hospitality businesses need to rethink their staffing models, drinks strategies and digital engagement, according to new research
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InterviewsNearly half of hospitality leaders positive about future of industry
49% of industry leaders feel confident about the hospitality market over the next 12 months, according to CGA and Fourth
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NewsDelivery and takeaway sales back in growth
Delivery and takeaway sales at Britain’s leading managed restaurant groups were 4% ahead of the same month in 2022
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NewsFood prices in hospitality surge
The CGA Prestige Foodservice Price Index shows that during June, month-on-month food inflation in hospitality was more than five times higher than in supermarkets.
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Analysis & InsightWorld Cup delivered November sales boost for pubs
The start of the FIFA World Cup helped boost sales in Britain’s managed pub groups up by 8.1% last month, according to the latest Coffer CGA Business Tracker.
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Analysis & InsightBar groups see 16% drop in like-for-likes
Like-for-like sales across Britain’s managed pub, bar and restaurant groups were down 3% on September 2021, but still up on pre-pandemic levels, according to the Coffer CGA Business Tracker
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Analysis & InsightCocktail drinking is on the up
The percentage of consumers in Great Britain who typically drink cocktails in a licensed venue is up 11ppts to 31%, according to data from CGA by NielsenIQ.
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Analysis & InsightMajor cities showing negative sales versus 2019
Only half of Britain’s 10 biggest city centres are experiencing growth in out-of-home food and drink sales, with London still lagging at the bottom of the table, in CGA and Wireless Social’s latest Top Cities report
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Analysis & InsightLate night sector bears brunt of venue closures
The number of nightclubs decreased by 9.1% over the 12 months to June 2022, while the overall number of hospitality sites has remained flat
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Analysis & InsightDrink sales flat ahead of Jubilee week
Average sales across Britain’s managed pubs, restaurants and bars were only 0.2% behind the comparative week in 2019, according to the latest CGA Drinks Recovery Tracker
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Analysis & InsightManaged operators see growth levels fall to +2%
While restaurant and bar sales grew last month, the dip in overall growth suggests the impact of inflation is trickling down to consumer spend, according to the latest Coffer CGA Business Tracker
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Analysis & InsightOn-premise drinks sales back to growth
Average sales in the week ended 23 April 2022 were 1% up on the same week in 2019, according to the latest CGA Drinks Recovery Tracker
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Analysis & InsightAverage sales in top 10 cities ahead of pre-pandemic levels
The latest data from CGA and Wireless Social indicates a gradual recovery, with average sales in the four weeks up to 9 April ahead of the same period in 2019
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Analysis & InsightInflation hitting margins and spending
Managed restaurant, pub and bar groups achieved like-for-like sales growth of +4% in March, but the effect of inflation was felt in the latest numbers from the Coffer CGA Business Tracker
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NewsIncreasing optimism among business leaders
Sixty-five percent of hospitality leaders are confident about the next 12 months, according to CGA and Fourth’s Business Leaders’ Survey