All Research articles – Page 66
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Analysis & Insight
Survey reveals demand for healthier sandwiches
Consumers want a greater variety sandwiches that do not include meat, cheese or fish as more people opt for healthier lifestyles, a survey has revealed
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Analysis & Insight
Coupon use not in decline
The number of use of vouchers and coupons used in the UK increased to 688m in 2014 – up from 604m in 2013 – at a value of £1.7bn.
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Analysis & InsightConsumer spending driven by eating out
Consumer spending in April increased by its fastest rate since November, as consumers spent more on going out
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Trend for “super premiumisation” growing
Luxury spirit sales are up 37% according to research from CGA’s Peach Report
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Analysis & InsightPoll shows confidence improving among publicans
Publicans are experiencing a more positive trading environment with more than half reporting a rise in turnover during the past year and almost six in 10 licensees planning to invest in their pub in the coming 12 months, according to a poll by M&C Report’s sister title the Publican’s Morning Advertiser.
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Fragility of consumer spending top concern for CEOs
Confidence of consumers is a universal concern across the hospitality sector for chief executives of large and small companies who reported customers’ expectations are ever harder to fulfill
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Confidence increases as more brands plan rollouts
Confidence has increased among foodservice brands with 54% planning to open more than five outlets in the next year compared to 35% at the same point last year, new research has shown. A survey by Horizons showed that shopping centres top the target locations for expansion (mentioned by 86% in ...
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Analysis & InsightALMR finds 95% of MP's believe pubs are good for the economy
A survey carried out by the Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers has found 95% of MP’s believe pubs and bars benefit the local economy, while 87% believe the industry has a positive impact on the local community
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Analysis & Insight
Operators must adopt a flexible F&B approach
Operators should be more flexible in their approach to their food and beverage offering to appeal to younger consumers who are no longer satisfied with just one element
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Analysis & Insight
Consumer confidence dips as election nears
Consumer confidence in the UK has dipped ahead of next week’s general election
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Analysis & Insight
Fast casual continues to fuel US restaurant growth
Fast-casual brands in Technomic’s Top 500 Chain Restaurant Report increased their collective annual sales by 12.8% to $30bn in 2014
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NewsCaribbean most underrepresented cuisine
Caribbean is the cuisine most British people want to see more of in restaurants according to new research from Bookatable.co.uk, which found people see it as the most underrepresented food in high street restaurants
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Analysis & Insight
Gen Y needs more reassurance from employers
Hand-holding and reassurance is what many employees in Generation Y need to become leaders of tomorrow and remain in the hospitality sector
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Analysis & InsightCorn Exchange leads Manchester rental levels
The Corn Exchange Manchester is the premier location for restauranteurs in the city, according to new research from Colliers International
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Analysis & InsightRestaurants lead UK’s high street renaissance
Catering outlets including restaurants are the only category of chain operator to have seen unbroken growth in UK branch numbers over the last seventeen years, according to a new study by CBRE. It found that restaurant and food outlet numbers are now 258% higher than in 1998 thanks to an ...
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Analysis & InsightDrinking out spend grew faster than eating out in March
Growth in drinking out spend in March outstripped that of eating out for the first time in the history of the Greene King Leisure Tracker.
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Analysis & InsightDiners want more tech to speed up service
Waiting is the biggest bugbear for diners who hate having to wait to order, pay and for food to arrive and see the use of mobile technologies as a way to overcome this
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Analysis & Insight
One in five would pay more for gluten-free options
One in five diners would be prepared to pay extra for coeliac friendly dishes, according to new research.
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Analysis & Insight
New wave of M&A expected as deal appetite hits five-year high
The mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market is primed for further growth as a striking 56% of global companies intend to acquire in the next 12 months
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Analysis & Insight
Sector missing out on £16bn from over-65s
Customers aged over 65 spent £37bn in the UK hospitality and leisure sector in the last year, according to new research from Barclays.