Research
Retail sales down by record 5.1% in March due to lockdown: study
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.
Pub and restaurant sales fall 71% after following gov't orders to close sites: study
Trading in chains sinked by 75%.
Restaurant industry one of worst-hit sectors by COVID-19: Brand Finance
Other industries projected to be severely affected include aviation and hotels.
Less visits for restaurants, pubs and coffee shops due to COVID-19 fears
More suburban consumers say they are avoiding going out.
Shopping centres, outlet malls most impacted by COVID-19: study
The disease’s impact is also expected to accelerate underlying consumer trends.
Curry is top comfort food for Brits during COVID-19 crisis: study
Takeaway curry orders increased by 107%.
Pub, bar and restaurant closures fall 1.8% in 2019
The lowest rate of year-on-year decline for nearly two years.
Brits to spend £4 billion at coffee shops in 2020: study
Coffee shop sales increased by 27% between 2015 and 2019.
Food waste, sugar levels amongst top issues for consumers: survey
45% of respondents reported food safety concerns.
More than four in five adults expecting to up to date allergen information from operators: survey
Consumers are now demanding more in terms of allergen advice.
Shortage of women senior officials in the hospitality sector underscored in latest research
But there have been innovative practices seen advancing women’s promotions.
Cases of food-borne diseases up by 1.4 million from 2009: FSA
This figure, however, suggests a “very low” risk to UK consumers.
Restaurant sector to be hit the hardest with proposed reduction to workers' salary threshold
Meanwhile, a points-based immigration policy could dramatically affect access to labour.
