All Research articles – Page 93
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News
F&B operators make £2.2m water savings
Food and drink businesses have saved £2.2m by reducing their water consumption
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Analysis & InsightEating-out spend increasing
Consumer spending on eating out is increasing as confidence begins to return to UK households, according to Deloitte
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Analysis & InsightOut-of-town take up
Casual dining is becoming an essential part of the retail experience in the UK. It is now widely acknowledged that an attractive leisure mix leads to increased dwell time, as well as an improved consumer experience, says Andrew McGregor, head of leisure at Knight Frank
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News
Casual dining transforming out-of-town parks
The strong increase in the number of casual dining outlets on retail parks compared with fast food sites has been a significant recent trend in the out-of-town sector
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Analysis & Insight
Sector insolvencies dip again
The decline in the insolvency rate among the pub, restaurant and wider leisure sector continued in June, according to the latest insolvency index from Experian
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News
Premium spirits grow in value
Despite the sluggish economic climate, premium spirits have grown by 25% in value in the on-trade during the past 12 months, new research shows
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Opinion
That most dangerous of beasts
A new breed of hyper-demanding shopper is emerging with redefined notions of value and loyalty – and tough expectations – for anytime and anywhere retail experiences. Swap consumer for shopper and hospitality for retail and the message remains the same across two sectors that are increasingly mergin
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Analysis & InsightUnder-34s boost eating out sector
Average spend per head rises from £12.30 to £13.30, according to new Horizons research that finds younger diners are the most likely to eat out
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Analysis & InsightM&C20 Index gains on ‘Spirit-ed’ performance
It’s been a calmer week in the equities market after recent strong gains, but both the M&C20 and FTSE All Share indices still managed to post modest increases
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Analysis & Insight
Fast-casual continues to drive growth in US
Fast casual makes up just 14% of the total $223bn limited-service restaurant segment in the US, but its sales continue to outpace other operators
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Analysis & Insight
Lunchtime recovers
The lunchtime eating occasion experienced a significant upturn among out-of-home dining outlets in the year to March 2013, with quick service restaurants (QSRs) leading the recovery
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Opinion
Sector LFLs up 1.6% in June
Like-for-like sales across 27 leading brands grew 1.6% in June, although outside London like-for-likes were essentially flat and declined among wet-led pubs, new figures show
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Analysis & Insight
Rise in critical distress among pubs and restaurants
The number of bar and restaurant companies deemed to be in “critical distress” grew by 37% between Q1 and Q2 2013, the second highest increase across all sectors behind hotels
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Analysis & Insight
Sector M&A activity declines
The number of sector mergers & acquisitions fell 22% in H1 against the same period last year, while the value of M&A activity declined by 42%, Experian data shows
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Analysis & Insight
Takeaway & fast food sector revenue forecast to decline
The takeaway & fast-food restaurants industry has suffered during the past five years as deteriorating economic conditions prompted consumers to cut back on discretionary spending
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Analysis & Insight
F&B managers fear technology progression
A new report has found that 85% of managers in the F&B/hospitality industry fear technology progression
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Analysis & Insight
Training budgets need to increase to aid retention
Nearly three-quarters (74%) of businesses working across the visitor economy believe there would be a notable impact on employee retention rates if training budgets were increased
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Analysis & Insight
Organisations not planning for older workers
A new report has found that 80% organisations are not planning any policy changes to recruit, retain and engage older workers
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Analysis & Insight
Consumers lack confidence in food chain
Six months on from the horse meat scandal, British consumers remain highly sceptical about the efficiency of the British food industry
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Analysis & Insight
Sector insolvencies fall
The pub, restaurant and wider leisure industry experienced the fastest decline in its insolvency rate among major business sectors in May compared to May 2012