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UK restaurant, pub sales in October up 3% from pre-COVID levels despite mounting operational pressures
UK restaurant, pub sales in October up 3% from pre-COVID levels despite mounting operational pressures
Rolling 12-month sales, however, was down 4.5% for managed pubs, bars and restaurants.
Shopper confidence falls anew in October
Consumers are increasingly focusing on saving money, IGD says.
Nearly one in five Brits to eat veggie, vegan this Christmas: Deliveroo survey
The food delivery firm reported 105% growth in vegan orders year-on-year.
Labour, materials shortages driving up price inflation: report
The CGA Prestige Foodservice Price Index predicts continued inflation over the remainder of 2021.
Managed restaurants, pubs and bars grow 42% in September
The bounce back also marks a second successive month of year-on-year increases.
Hospitality sector loses nearly 1,000 more sites since July
Cost, staff and supply pressures continue to mount.
Shopper confidence declines to lowest level in a year: IGD
21% of shoppers expect to focus more on saving money rather than quality next year.
Over four in ten Brits believe full winter lockdown ‘looming’
But most think there will be less compliance.
Can technology fully offset lingering labour shortage pains?
One in six hospitality jobs currently lie vacant.
Optimism about future trading recovering despite major challenges: survey
Many of the respondents called for further Government help, including an extension on the VAT reduction, reform of business rates and business rates...
Restaurants, pubs enjoy high delivery, takeaway sales in August
Deliveries and takeaways accounted for 27% of managed operators’ total sales during the month.
Inflation seen in months ahead due to “chronic” labour shortages, “insufficient” stock
Some operators are already setting up their own central production kitchens to take pressure away from individual sites.
Restaurants, pubs see sales above pre-COVID-19 levels in August
Consumer confidence is building despite COVID continuing to take a toll on trading.
Concerns around rising inflation increasing: IGD
However, confidence among younger shoppers has increased for the first time since April 2021.
Delivery, takeaway sales stabilising despite on-premise dining’s comeback
Delivery has maintained its 20.5% share month-on-month.
Inflation “steady” as food and drink supply disruptions hit reopening: analysts
CGA and Prestige’s Foodservice Price Index predicts more price increases in the months ahead.
Over 7,000 licensed premises in limbo following ‘Freedom Day’: report
Managed restaurant, pub and bar groups are returning at a faster pace than independents.
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