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45% of consumers ordering via mobile devices when dining out, survey says
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.
85% of consumer business leaders prioritising “profitable”, “sustainable” growth in 2021: study
This is despite greater cost reductions and smaller profits.
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.
Eat Out to Help Out scheme bumps foodservice activity to highest level since COVID-19: NPD
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
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.
Uptick in restaurant, pub reservations met with wave of no-shows: survey
People are also keeping visits short.
Restaurants, pubs report 44% like-for-like trading slump in 4 July reopening weekend: survey
More pubs were open for dine-in.
