All Research articles – Page 78
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NewsPub beer sales grow by fastest rate this century
A second consecutive beer duty cut, the World Cup and a late Easter are all believed to have played their part in a 2.6% jump in beer volume sales for April to June, says the British Beer & Pub Association
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Analysis & InsightRestaurants and hotels outperform recovering economy
Restaurants and hotels were the UK economy’s star performers as UK finally overtook its pre-recession GDP peak last quarter
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More people drink in the home than outside it
More people drink in the home than outside it, according to new research that nevertheless finds that the volume of alcohol sold for drinking at home would have declined almost 3% between 2009 and 2014
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Parents unaware of underage drinking decline
Most parents in England (96%) are unaware of the decline in underage drinking among 11 – 15 year olds in the past ten years, according to research from the Portman Group
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Pop-up retailers contribute £2.1bn to UK economy
Pop-up retailers contribute £2.1bn to the UK economy each year and the sector is expected to grow by 8.4% over the next 12 months
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Analysis & InsightWorld Cup blamed for subdued leisure spending in June
Household spending on leisure fell by 6% in June, a decrease of £12 from the previous month thanks to a “stay at home World Cup”, according to the Greene King Leisure Tracker
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Analysis & InsightNet spending on eating out grows
Net spending on eating out and short breaks grew in the most recent quarter as consumer confidence continues to improve, says new research from Deloitte
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Analysis & InsightMenus embrace 'chickenisation'
The “chickenisation” of menus has seen the poultry become the most popular protein group in the eating-out sector, according to Allegra Foodservice’s Menu & Food Trends Report
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Sharing dishes have 'significant growth potential'
Sharing dishes have “significant growth potential” in the eating out market and could be used to ‘hide’ price rises, according to experts from Allegra Foodservice
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Analysis & InsightOperators use 'exit' food items to grow margins
Operators are continuing to offer very competitive price points for entry level dishes but are charging significantly more for their most expensive ‘exit’ food items, according to the Menu & Food Trends report from Allegra Foodservice
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Analysis & InsightGourmet hotdogs 'a fad'
Gourmet hotdogs, juice bars and bubble tea bars are “short lived” crazes, although street food is starting to have a greater influence across the wider UK restaurant sector, according to the new Menu & Food Trends Report from Allegra Foodservice
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Analysis & InsightCustomers less satisfied with leisure sector
Customer satisfaction with leisure sector businesses has fallen slightly over the past six months, new research shows
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Sector firms 'out of touch' with consumers' digital needs
Hospitality businesses are out of touch with the needs of consumers when it comes to their priorities for using smartphones and social media around hospitality visits, new research suggests
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Analysis & InsightWorld Cup lifts pubs, hits restaurants
The World Cup lifted sales at drink-led pubs in June, but branded restaurants reported flat sales and pub restaurants saw a sales dip compared to the same month last year, new figures show
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Eating habits must change to protect people and planet
The Food Climate Research Network (FCRN) has called for firm steps to be taken towards sustainable healthy eating
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Hospitality sector struggles to retain skilled staff
The hospitality and tourism’s recruitment problem is “ostensibly a retention problem”, with labour turnover across the sector now at 20%, according to People 1st
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World Cup worth £116m to pubs and bars
The World Cup has generated £865m for UK retailers, including £116m for pubs and bars, and the final weekend of the tournament is expected to generate a further £59m for pubs
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Demand for skills across sector grows
The demand for skills across the hospitality and tourism sectors is increasing but its workforce is less qualified than comparable industries, according to People 1st
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News
UK on-trade spirits market grows 5.1% in a year
The UK on-trade spirits market grew by 5.1% in value in a year to £5.4bn, according to a new report from William Grant & Sons UK, the new name for spirits company First Drinks
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Analysis & InsightCoffee shops 'bring major benefits to communities and economies'
British high streets are enjoying significant economic and social benefits from the rise of branded and independent coffee shops, which are likely to play a greater role in local communities and also the evening economy in the future, according to a new report by Allegra Strategies