Mixed Weather Won’t Put A Dampener On 4 Day Easter Weekend
Despite the Met Office is predicting unsettled weather for the four-day Easter weekend, the Oxford Partnership are still predicting that the weekend will see the…
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Eating Out
National Paella Day: The Top 10 Paella Spots in the UK and Ireland
The national food of Spain, and one of the most recognisable dishes in the world will be celebrated next week as we approach Paella Day…
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Bidfresh Reveals Latest Trends Expected to Dominate 2024 Out of Home Market
Campbell Brothers, Direct Seafood and Oliver Kay joined forces to release its latest Fresh Trends Report to ‘support and inspire’ their wide-ranging customer base. Despite…
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Hospitality Groups Deliver 1.4% Growth In February As Spending Pressures Continue
Britain’s top hospitality groups achieved modest like-for-like sales growth of 1.4% in February, the latest CGA RSM Hospitality Business Tracker reveals. It continues a slow…
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UK Economy Grows 0.2% With Hospitality Sector a Leading Contributor
The UK economy rebounded marginally in January, according to data released today (Wednesday March 13). The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said national output, as…
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New Research Reveals Britons Prioritise Going Out Despite Economic Pressures
Eating and drinking out remains a priority for the British public according to new research. According to Zonal’s latest GO Technology report in partnership with…
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Drinks Sales Dip Again But LAD Categories Hold Up
Britain’s On Premise ended February with another small year-on-year decline in sales, with solid beer and cider numbers not quite compensating for a sharp drop…
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Dry January Engages the Frequent On Premise Visitor
New consumer research from CGA by NIQ shows the scale of engagement with Dry January this year—and the chance to engage regular On Premise users…
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Fragile Business Confidence And Soaring Costs Bolster Hospitality’s Case For Budget Support
Confidence among the leaders of Britain’s top hospitality businesses has been beaten down by severe cost pressures, the latest edition of the Business Leaders’ Survey…
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Hospitality Sales Flat In January As Consumer Spending Is Squeezed
Britain’s leading hospitality groups generated year-on-year like-for-like sales growth of just 0.1% in January, the latest CGA RSM Hospitality Business Tracker reveals. The flat start…
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UK Restaurant Market Thrives Amidst Economic Challenges: Valued at £18.6bn in 2023
The UK restaurant market exhibited resilience in 2023, reaching a valuation of £18.6 billion despite economic challenges marked by high inflation, the industry experienced a…
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Hospitality Sales On The Up, But Significant Challenges Remain
New data shows that despite strong sales growth over the Christmas period, the high cost of doing business has forced hospitality businesses to take cost…
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The Real Greek Launches Debut Site In Liverpool
On Monday 29th January 2024, The Real Greek will launch a brand-new site in one of Europe’s leading retailers, Liverpool ONE, marking the restaurant group’s arrival to…
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Hospitality Venues Up To £110,000 Worse Off, As Pubs And Hotels Left Behind
New analysis by UKHospitality Scotland shows the extent to which hospitality businesses are being financially disadvantaged by a lack of support by the Scottish Government….
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The Rise Of The “Hermit Consumer” Continues To Stall Foodservice Recovery In 2024, Says Globaldata
A new type of consumer has emerged from the post-pandemic recovery, according to a study by data and analytics company GlobalData. Referred to as the…
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