Research
Over six in ten Brits to trust ‘transparent, engaged' businesses post-lockdown: survey
Consumers also look for clarity about health and safety measures.
How COVID-19 made the vegan diet more appealing to millennial Brits
Mintel surmises that the pandemic accelerated the plant-based food trend.
Consumers to quickly return to restaurants once lockdown ends: surveys
A small percentage prefers not to eat out at all.
Shopper confidence remains at low levels: IGD
COVID-19’s economic impact is said to likely have a big impact on shopper confidence in the future.
Six out of ten Brits expected to return to restaurants, bars or cafes in first month of reopenings
Trust in hygiene and social distancing will be top factors once the lockdown fully ends, according to The NPD Group.
Only 36% of operators expect reopening of all their sites for trading: study
Leaders are advised to determine what type of businesses are under pressure.
Out-of-home outlet visits down 29% YoY in March
The NPD Group believes deals, delivery and the increased use of technology will be part of the “new normal”.
Consumer attitudes in China “polarised” as restaurants reopen: report
Those who have been going out have done so multiple times.
“Safety-first consumer” mindset emerging, study finds
“Feeling safe in stores” is ranked as the top one factor in determining where consumers will shop.
Deliveroo, Just Eat and Uber Eats taking £1bn in fees from UK restaurants: analyst
A poll also revealed that seven in ten takeaway customers would now buy direct to help save their favourite restaurants from closure.
Half of UK employees “eager to return” to work post-lockdown: study
18%, in contrast, believe it is “too soon” to return regardless of additional safety measures.
Most businesses now planning for life after lockdown: survey
CGA and Fourth’s latest study reveals that operators remain deeply pessimistic about both market prospects and the future of their own businesses.
How COVID-19 is reshaping the future of food retailing
Food Futures Insights’ new report details how they see customer experience will change after the pandemic.
Hospitality sector sees Q1 sales drop 21.3%
The drop in trading was concentrated in March, when the lockdown was implemented.
Consumers “in sober mood” during lockdown, study says
Alcohol consumption fell across the country.
Two-thirds of hospitality businesses to not survive prolonged lockdown: study
A majority believe a significant break or ‘holiday’ from rent obligations is required.
