Research Shows Likely Cost Of Living Hit To Christmas Spending
KPMG research shows consumer intention to cut back on socialising, buying gifts, groceries. The scale of Christmas spending cutbacks due to the cost of living…
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Christmas To Give A £12bn Boost To The Hospitality Industry – But Visitor Numbers Set To Fall
Hospitality venues are forecast to see a £12bn boost over the festive season, as consumers celebrate with family, friends and colleagues. The VoucherCodes.co.uk Shopping for…
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HGEM Consumer Survey Finds Gen-Z Have The Biggest Budgets For Xmas Meals
Consumers might have to dig deeper in their pockets this year due to the cost of living, but nevertheless, they are determined to celebrate Xmas…
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September’s Sun Boosts High-with Pubs & Bars Enjoying Positive Growth
Consumer card spending grew 4.2 per cent year-on-year in September – less than the latest CPIH* inflation rate of 6.3 per cent but higher than…
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End Of Shortage Occupation List Marks New Beginning For Sommeliers
The hospitality industry will reap benefits of the latest review by the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) of the Shortage Occupation List (SOL), published on 3…
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Hospitality Spend “Holding Up Well” Study Reveals
Consumer spending in hospitality is holding up well despite the cost of living crisis, according to CGA by NIQ’s new BrandTrack Plus research. The exclusive…
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Optimism Among Hospitality Leaders Improves Despite Challenges In Trading Conditions
The challenging trading conditions identified by most grocery and hospitality leaders are largely expected to continue into the next 12 months, according to the new…
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50% Of Millennials Consider Drinking & Dining As Essential Spending-Survey Reveals
Hospitality and booking platform, DesignMyNight have announced the results of their annual city survey with this year’s focus putting a spotlight on affordability in the…
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Pubs “Best Place For First Dates Survey Reveals
Pubs have been named among the favourite settings for first dates according to a new survey, with cafes (40%) and pubs (40%) ranked the favourite…
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Strong Sales Unable To Keep Up With Inflation
According to the latest UKHospitality Quarterly Sales Tracker, turnover was up 6.7% in the last year to £137 billion but, compared to 2019, remains almost…
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Robinsons Re-Open Community Pub Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese In Longnor
Robinsons Brewery have recently completed a full refurbishment of the Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese pub, situated in Longnor, just outside of Buxton. The well-loved pub…
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The Restaurant Group Reports Strong Sales
The Restaurant Group (TRG)has increased its full-year profit expectations in light of strong sales growth at its outlets, defying the current difficulties in the casual-dining…
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Former Greene King Managed Pub Becomes Hive Pub After £500,000 Transformation
Former Greene King managed pub The Ainsty in York has reopened as a Hive Pub after a £500,000 transformation by pub owner Greene King. As…
Read more...Growth Eludes Out Of Home Sector As Consumers Remain Cautious Of Spending
Consumer enthusiasm for eating and drinking out this year has been dampened by the challenges posed by the cost of living crisis, despite some indications…
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Restaurants Offer Welcome As Weather Dampens Pubs And Bars Sales In July
Britain’s managed restaurant, pub and bar groups continue to overcome widespread challenges to record the tenth successive month of year-on-year sales growth in July 2023,…
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