All Research articles – Page 60
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Analysis & Insight
Consumers want technology to play bigger role in restaurants
Almost two thirds of diners (61%) think technology could play a bigger role in restaurants, according to research by OpenTable
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Analysis & Insight
Public positive about discretionary spending
Barclaycard’s most recent consumer surveys have found the British public in a positive frame of mind when it comes to discretionary spending
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Analysis & Insight
Report says drinking limits need to be ‘realistic’
A new report has called for alcohol guidelines to be revised to recognise drinkers may want to drink over the current recommended allowance in one sitting.
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Analysis & Insight
Diners still trust word-of-mouth over social media
Word-of-mouth recommendations have the greatest influence on customers’ perceptions of places to eat out, new data suggests.
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Analysis & Insight
Convenience blamed for decline in packed lunches
The convenience of food-to-go is leading to a decline in bringing a packed lunch into the office
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Analysis & Insight
Grocery prices down in June
Grocery prices in July fell by 1% month on month according to data from groceries website mySupermarket.co.uk
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Analysis & Insight
London most searched for city on Google
New data from Google shows that London is the most searched for city in the world to visit
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OpinionFlipside to the burger market
Rising cattle prices, an uptick in non-beef products and a wish for customisation are all factors in the evolution of the burger sector. Darren Tristano takes an in-depth look at the patty
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Analysis & InsightBrands target regions as London rents soar
Operators across the sector are opening a greater share of outlets in the regions, amid rising rents and increasing competition in London.
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Analysis & Insight
Young people demand more from loyalty schemes
Women and young people are more inclined to remain loyal to a brand if a loyalty scheme is in place, while young people are keen to see an established scheme before supplying personal information
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Analysis & InsightLeisure spend increased 5% in June
Eating out spend grew 6% year-on-year in June with a 5% rise in drinking out, according to the latest, Greene King Leisure Spend Tracker.
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Analysis & InsightMenu analysis: ‘Healthy eating not fully addressed’
Analysis of menus across leading pub and restaurant operators by M&C Allegra Foodservice has shown that healthier eating has yet to become mainstream with only 36% of brands providing full calorie information on menus.
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Analysis & Insight
Food trends: Adventurous, artisanal and authentic
The trends shaping the food service landscape can be broken down into adventurous, artisanal and authentic, according to M&C Allegra’s Menu and Food Trends report.
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Analysis & InsightResearch shows consumers ordering fewer courses
Consumers are ordering fewer courses when eating out for dinner, with starters hardest hit, the latest Menu and Food Trends report from M&C Allegra Foodservice has shown.
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Opinion
The route to happiness
Happy customers spend more. As an opening statement this sounds pretty obvious but at the moment most hospitality businesses – both in the UK and around the world – would struggle to prove or disprove it with any real evidence. That is about to change, according to Christian Nelson, chief operating officer and co-founder of truRating
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Analysis & Insight
Nando’s leads in social media stakes
Nando’s has come out on top in the eating-out sector when it comes to social media,according to a snapshot of by consultancy VON Marketing
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Analysis & Insight
Young leading return to urban areas
City centre living has boomed in Britain since the start of the century, with young people leading the move back into urban areas
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Analysis & Insight
Smirnoff is fastest growing alcoholic drinks brand
Smirnoff vodka is Britain’s fastest growing booze brand, according to The Grocer’s 2015 survey of Britain’s Biggest Alcohol Brands
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Analysis & InsightPayroll costs now equal 26% of average turnover
Payroll costs for licensed retailers increased from 24.2% of turnover in 2013 to 26.4% last year, according to the latest benchmarking report from the Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers.
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Analysis & Insight
Report shows shift away from traditional mealtimes
A new report has shown that increasing flexibility around mealtime and advances in technology are opening up increasing opportunities for operators.