All Research articles – Page 68
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Analysis & InsightWhy the hospitality trade doesn’t need a VAT cut
Bob Cotton, of accountancy firm Wellers and former chief executive of the British Hospitality Association, argues a VAT cut is the wrong area of focus for the hospitality trade in the lead up to May’s general election.
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Analysis & InsightPub food sales outstrip drink in January
Food sales outstripped drink in pubs during January, showing a 2.8% rise versus a 1.2% fall, according to the latest Coffer Peach Business Tracker.
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NewsAllergen laws causing concerns for two-thirds F&B operators
Operators are fearful of members of staff passing on the wrong allergen information to customers and keeping on top of daily allergen information to communicate to diners in food and beverage outlets
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Analysis & Insight
Third of all pub visits prompted by deals or promotions
A third of all visits to pubs are now driven by deals or promotions, according to the latest figures from NPD.
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Analysis & Insight
Hospitality spend soared in January
Hospitality drove growth in consumer spending in January, according to the latest research from Visa Europe.
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Analysis & Insight
Over-35s increasingly important to on-trade
Drinkers aged 35-plus are an increasingly important customer base for pubs, as 18 to 24-year-olds become less engaged in the on-trade, Andrew Turner of Heineken UK has.
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Analysis & Insight
Sector confident on beer growth
More than 80% of people working in the beer sector believe that the category will grow by 12.8% or more during 2015
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Analysis & Insight
Wine and spirits sales at a high
Wine and spirits sales are becoming increasingly important to the on-trade and now account for almost half of the value of all drinks sales in new openings, exclusive figures have revealed.
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OpinionEvening rush: Driving US late-night occasions
Darren Tristano, of Chicago-based foodservice research firm Technomic, looks at the US late-night dining sector and what lessons UK operators can learn.
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Analysis & Insight
Food on the go sector outstripping GDP
The food on the go market is expected to grow by 2.9% this year driven by consumers demanding convenience and quality in the eating out sector
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News
Upselling in restaurant sector at lowest point
Upselling in the foodservice industry has significantly declined over the past two years with it only being used during 70% of customer visits compared to 83% in 2012
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Analysis & Insight
Half of shopping centre space could be converted to leisure
Nearly 80% of respondents to a new survey supported the prediction that 50% of shopping centre space will be comprised of leisure and food & beverage operators
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Analysis & Insight
Eating out sector growing stronger in regions than London
The latest Horizons Eating Out-Look has shown a rise in dining out occasions and, for the first time, the regions outperforming London.
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Analysis & Insight
Discount hungry customers are biggest challenge for operators
Discount driven customers are the top challenge for the eating and drinking our sector, according to a new survey.
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Analysis & Insight
Food provenance main concern for London diners
Local sourcing and provenance are more important to Londoners than the reputation of a restaurant’s head chef, according to new research from Camden eatery Gilgamesh
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Analysis & Insight
Beer sales up but off-trade overtakes on-trade for first time
Overall beer sales are up for the first time in 10 years off the back of two successive duty cuts - but sales in pubs are still in decline, according to the latest Beer Barometer figures.
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Analysis & Insight
Scotch Whisky sector worth £5bn
The Scotch Whisky Association has piled the pressure on the Government to introduce a 2% duty cut by releasing research stressing the wider economic impact of whisky production.
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Analysis & Insight
Hospitality sector struggles to retain managers
High staff turnover is cited is being blamed for a lack of skilled managers in the hospitality and tourism sectors, a new report suggests
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Analysis & Insight
Spirits and liqueurs market “set for growth”
The spirits and liqueurs market is set for a period of healthy growth driven by the trend towards premiumisation and growth in demand for cocktails, according to a new market report.
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Analysis & Insight
Italian food most popular for children eating out
A new poll has found that Italian food is the top choice for children when eating out.