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Six out of ten Brits expected to return to restaurants, bars or cafes in first month of reopenings
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.
Retail sales down by record 5.1% in March due to lockdown: study
A “sharp correction” in April is expected.
Less interactions with touchscreen kiosks post-shutdown: study
Customers will be more likely to want to use their own mobile phones when ordering.
EXCLUSIVE: Pre-shutdown dining trends show surge in breakfast visits
The NPD Group said this accounted for about half of total QSR growth.
Consumer concern over COVID-19 exposure doubles in two weeks: study
36% of Brits are “extremely concerned” about the outbreak’s impact on their lifestyles.
Latest Post-Shutdown Foodservice Survey
More than half of respondents say they will return to eating out once the COVID-19 pandemic subsides.
