All Research articles – Page 29
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Analysis & Insight
Jobs up but wages slip behind cost of living
UK unemployment hit its lowest rate since 1975 but wages slipped further behind the cost of living, official figures show.
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Data shows accommodation boost from overseas guests
New data from online travel brand, Expedia, has shown a “significant rise” in accommodation demand by international visitors to the UK.
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Analysis & InsightSpend in UK restaurants and bars up in August
Spending across UK hotels, restaurants and bars increased 3.5% in August compared with the same month a year ago
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Analysis & InsightPoll show pubs top for WiFi use
New research has claimed that 74% more people log in WiFi in pubs than any other hospitality venue.
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Analysis & InsightSurvey reveals lunch spend habits
New research has shown that half of UK customers spend nearly a month’s salary on their lunch across the year.
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Analysis & InsightTraining could mean 17% spirits sales boost
Premium spirits sales could be given a 16.9% boost if operators invest in the right training for staff, the results of a new Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) study have shown.
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NewsUpselling is fuelling the obesity epidemic
The UK’s obesity crisis is being fuelled by businesses pushing unhealthy food and larger portions on shoppers
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Analysis & InsightAlcohol sales data shows thirst for premiumisation
The total value of the out-of-home alcoholic drinks market grew 0.6% in the year to mid-June but volumes fell 2.6%, new research has found.
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Analyst corner: Rollo on Whitbread & SSP
Leading analyst Jamie Rollo at Morgan Stanley has said he sees Whitbread performing well into year end
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Consumer spending slowed in August
Consumer spending growth slowed to 2.9% in August, compared to a 2017 average of 3.8%
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Analysis & InsightOne in three Brits eat the same lunch every day
One in three of the UK’s workforce sit down to exactly the same lunch every day, according to a new study from Deliveroo
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Sports fans spend £16.75 on average pub visit
New research has shown that customers spend an average of £16.75 in a pub during a live sport event.
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Analysis & InsightContemporary fast food continues to outperform
The contemporary fast food segment is set to grow by 13.8% in 2017 to reach a value of £1.3bn, according to the latest research from MCA.
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Consumer confidence rebounds from post-brexit low
UK consumer confidence has staged a slight recovery from its lowest level since just after the Brexit vote
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Analysis & Insight
Food inflation at 7% for July
Food inflation hit 7% in July, down from 8.8% the month before and 9% in May.
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Analysis & InsightECI: Strong company culture a key to success
ECI Partners’ 2017 Growth Survey has found that high-growth companies are shrugging off Brexit uncertainty
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Average spend on late night leisure down
More Brits are going on a night out at least once a week compared to the previous quarter
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Analysis & Insight
South East Asian invasion is gathering momentum
It is easy to see the appeal of South East Asian food. Bright and colourful, lighter and healthier yet packed with flavour, the cuisine has a lot going for it.
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Britain’s “thriving” tourism economy gives sector a boost
The UK’s tourism economy is thriving, according to new research commissioned by Barclays Business Banking
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Staff costs rise for 4 in 5
Around four in every five businesses in the UK have seen their costs increase this year through changes in employment legislation.