All Research articles – Page 54
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Analysis & Insight
A fifth of drinks not willing to pay over £2.99 a pint
As many as one fifth (20%) of UK beer drinkers saythey are not willing to pay more than £2.99 for a pint
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Waning thirst for lager
Britain’s lager segment is struggling to retain its fizz, as it faces particularly strong competition from the rising popularity of ales and bitters
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Overall supermarket spend fell 0.6% in Q4
Overall supermarket spending fell 0.6% year-on-year in the fourth quarter of last year, its worst performance in 24 months
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Over 70% of consumers optimistic about household finances
More than 70% of consumers feel optimistic about their household finances in 2016, with a significant uplift expected for leisure and retail sectors
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BBPA research grants programme opens for entries
The Brewers Research & Education Fund has opened for applications.
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Chief medical officer ‘misleading public’ on alcohol
Today’s announcement that the guidelines on safe consumption of alcohol are changing with immediate effect has met with criticism from the trade and calls for more clarity on why the UK now differs so wildly from the rest of Europe on drinking advice.
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Eating and drinking-out drives Xmas spending
Consumers helped themselves to a generous measure of Christmas cheer during December, increasing spending across all major categories including pubs and restaurants, according to the latest data from Barclaycard.
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Horizon: Foodservice trends for 2016
The Olympic Games in Rio this summer is likely to drive interest in South American food, according to the new year predictions by foodservice consultancy Horizons.
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Analysis & InsightContactless spending doubles in pubs and bars
Contactless spending has almost doubled in pubs and bars since the contactless limit rose from £20 to £30 in September, according to Barclaycard research.
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Analysis & InsightImplementing the new wage floor will be challenging
Implementing the new National Living Wage (NLW) will be toughest in lower-paying city regions such as Sheffield, Nottingham and Birmingham
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Analysis & InsightUS trends for the year ahead
As 2015 draws to a close, Kerstin Kühn takes a look at what the biggest trends of the coming year are likely to be from across the Pond – from food delivery to the debate over tips, the phasing out of artificial ingredients and the rise of the humble vegetable
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Analysis & InsightSector snapshot: Seeking loyalty among a fickle crowd
With competition on the high street fiercer than ever, how can operators make sure their voice is heard above the din? Joe Steele, chief executive of online restaurant reservation service Bookatable, gives his top tips on maintaining customer loyalty:
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Decorations top demand for Xmas meals out
Decorations are more important than the menu for customers eating out at Christmas, according to a survey by Greene King.
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Leisure spend fell sharply in November
Average household spend on drinking and eating out fell sharply in November, according to the latest Greene King Leisure Tracker.
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Going out drives consumer spending
Consumer spending increased at the fastest pace in at least four years in 2015, according to Barclaycard
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Millennials most loyal customer group in sector
Millennials (18-24 year olds) are the most loyal customer group for restaurants and coffee shops
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Young 'ginthusiasts' drive spirits growth
Younger consumers are the most likely to drink gin and are driving sales to an all-time high, according to new research from Mintel’s Gin Report.
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Analysis & InsightHospitality workers enjoy a slight rise in wages
Hospitality workers in the UK enjoyed a slight rise in wages in October, according to the latest information from the Office for National Statistics
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Pay gap between executives and staff demotivating
The growing gap between the pay of executives and the rest of the workforce is having a “significant” impact on staff motivation
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Analysis & InsightOperators raise menu prices for festive season
Restaurants and pub operators are tapping into the lucrative Christmas trade by raising their menu prices