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Foodservice inflation likely to rise as hospitality sector reopens: CGA
20 Apr 21
Recent declines in prices may end, with Brexit and COVID set to remain as key factors.
Three quarters of England's licensed premises remain shut — report
19 Apr 21
More pubs have returned quicker than restaurants.
Delivery, takeaway sales soar ahead of reopening
19 Apr 21
Restaurants, pubs and bars’ at-home orders in March were more than triple compared to pre-pandemic levels.
Over a third of small businesses “unsure” if revenue to go back to pre-pandemic levels
13 Apr 21
A survey from Tide reveals rebuilding a customer base as the biggest challenge for operators.
Two in five licensed premises have trading space ahead of sector reopening
29 Mar 21
However, a “significant” number of these sites may be unlikely to trade from mid-April due to space limitations and staffing costs...
Drive-thru spending doubled in past 12 months: NPD Group
23 Mar 21
Data from the company indicates that £2.3 billion was spent at Britain’s 2,000 quick service restaurants.
Over 7,500 licensed premises closed in last 12 months — report
22 Mar 21
Independent businesses have borne the brunt of closures.
45% of consumers ordering via mobile devices when dining out, survey says
22 Mar 21
Virtual and augmented reality technology are also increasingly attractive to younger adults.
Three quarters of businesses plan recruitment drive this year: survey
16 Mar 21
Respondents expect workforces will return to 79% of their previous scale by July 2021.
85% of consumer business leaders prioritising “profitable”, “sustainable” growth in 2021: study
16 Mar 21
This is despite greater cost reductions and smaller profits.
Takeaway, delivery sales more than tripled over last 12 months: survey
16 Mar 21
The channels’ growth is expected to continue as reopening looms.
Britain's licensed premises “closing at more than one an hour”, study claims
2 Mar 21
Outdoor trading from mid-April is expected to offer little benefit.
Losses at top 100 restaurant groups surges 112% to £571m
9 Feb 21
A wave of restructuring is forecasted to continue in the restaurant sector.
Five Guys' cheeseburger tops Deliveroo's trending orders list in 2020
2 Feb 21
This is the second year in a row for the signature item.
Two thirds of consumers celebrating Valentine's Day with restaurant food, drinks
2 Feb 21
A new report from CGA highlights major opportunities for hospitality businesses to secure couples’ at-home spend.
Pandemic, lockdowns cost hospitality sector £200m daily in 2020: study
28 Jan 21
Sales from October to December 2020 were worth £14.3 billion.
Flexitarian movement lags as processed meat sales boom
26 Jan 21
Mintel expects momentum to return to the plant-based industry.
Five retail trends to watch in 2021
19 Jan 21
IGD predicts the movements expected to shape global retail this year.
More drive-thru investment seen
12 Jan 21
Insights agency The NPD Group expects operators to invest in the channel.
Digital ordering driving higher consumer spend: study
17 Dec 20
New data from Vita Mojo has revealed a “prodigious” shift in the way customers are engaging with hospitality brands as a response...
Over half of consumers ate more fruits, vegetables during first lockdown: IGD
17 Dec 20
The insights agency sees significant opportunity for the food industry to shift consumers’ mindsets around the two categories....
2020: Year in Review
17 Dec 20
We look back at the highs and lows of the UK multi-site restaurant industry these past twelve months.
Hospitality job losses hit 650,000 for the year, study says
9 Dec 20
However, the data suggests that the continuation of the furlough scheme has softened the blow.
Hospitality leaders less confident due to pandemic pains, survey says
8 Dec 20
Single-site businesses were suggested to be at greater risk of failure.
85% of UK consumers open to choosing food and drink from Ireland: study
1 Dec 20
Shoppers are also concerned about the potential cost issues after Brexit.
Food delivery spend may hit £7.1 billion in 2020, NPD says
24 Nov 20
Consumers are expected to eat out when the second lockdown is lifted.
UK consumer spending to fall by nearly £200 billion in 2020: Mintel
24 Nov 20
Food and drinks, in contrast, are expected to experience the biggest increase in spending this year.
500,000 hospo jobs lost since January, study reveals
10 Nov 20
There has also been a 21% drop in overall staff headcount compared to October 2019.
Hospitality sales slashed in half in Q3 2020
3 Nov 20
Sales for the 12 months to the end of September totalled £80.3bn.
Vegan orders via Deliveroo grow 115% YoY
3 Nov 20
It now has over 10,000 vegan and vegan-friendly restaurants available on the platform.
Customers “frustrated” over growing number of apps “being asked to download”, survey reveals
27 Oct 20
The new research comes amidst increasing prevalence for contactless ordering in hospitality venues.
Tier system dealt ‘seismic impact' to food and drinks sales in high alert areas: study
23 Oct 20
Year-on-year sales have been halved in middle-tier areas of England.
Restaurant groups, pubs suffer sales setbacks in September
20 Oct 20
This is despite delivery’s share of restaurant sales increasing.
Four in ten consumers to go out less frequently due to hospitality curfew rules: survey
29 Sep 20
34% of adults say they are more likely to invite friends back to their house after 10pm.
QSRs to benefit from significant decline of food-to-go trips
29 Sep 20
IGD predicts that the whole food-to-go sector will decline by 43% to £10.8bn in 2020.
Eat Out to Help Out scheme bumps foodservice activity to highest level since COVID-19: NPD
15 Sep 20
11.5 million trips were made by new customers in August.
‘Rule of six' rules hit consumer confidence and plans to eat out, snap poll reveals
15 Sep 20
Younger adults are more likely to press on with their plans to go out.
Almost half of Brits uncomfortable visiting on-trade venues for festive celebrations: survey
15 Sep 20
Operators are urged to lead the way in helping instill confidence in their COVID-19 measures.
Consumer confidence remains stable, benefiting from return to sense of normality: study
8 Sep 20
IGD says there are some key opportunities for retailers and suppliers to target new at home occasions.
Eat Out to Help Out scheme successful in boosting food sales: studies
18 Aug 20
More Brits are expected to avail of the scheme before it ends.

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