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Drive-thru spending doubled in past 12 months: NPD Group

Drive-thru spending doubled in past 12 months: NPD Group

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

Independent businesses have borne the brunt of closures.

45% of consumers ordering via mobile devices when dining out, survey says

Virtual and augmented reality technology are also increasingly attractive to younger adults.

Three quarters of businesses plan recruitment drive this year: survey

Respondents expect workforces will return to 79% of their previous scale by July 2021.

Takeaway, delivery sales more than tripled over last 12 months: survey

The channels’ growth is expected to continue as reopening looms.

Britain's licensed premises “closing at more than one an hour”, study claims

Outdoor trading from mid-April is expected to offer little benefit.

Losses at top 100 restaurant groups surges 112% to £571m

A wave of restructuring is forecasted to continue in the restaurant sector.

Five retail trends to watch in 2021

IGD predicts the movements expected to shape global retail this year.

‘Rule of six' rules hit consumer confidence and plans to eat out, snap poll reveals

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

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

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

More Brits are expected to avail of the scheme before it ends.

Hospitality sector lost £30bn in sales during Q2 2020: study

UKHospitality and CGA said this highlights the “urgent need for extended support”.

Accommodation, food services sector is hardest hit by COVID-19: PwC

Almost a third of workers are at risk of redundancy.

British foodservice showing early signs of recovery

Spend for week ending 12 July reached half of pre-lockdown levels.