JD Wetherspoon has reported that like-for-like sales increased by 5.2 % in the 10 weeks to 8 July but warned that significant cost increases are expected next year, stating that business rates, the sugar tax, utility taxes and wage increases ...

The emergence of ‘bleeding’ vegan burgers, which appeal to consumers who crave authentic-tasting meat substitutes, should aim to target those on low-meat diets, as this segment is expected to see more growth than veganism or vegetarianism, says GlobalData, a leading ...

The UK hotel industry saw the opening of 15,200 new hotel rooms in 2017, constituting a 2.4% growth in the UK hotel supply, with the proportion of new build hotels increasing significantly, rising by 37%, and making up 66% of ...

Consumer spending grew 5.1 per cent year-on-year in June, maintaining the high level seen in May as consumers continued to prioritise making the most of the summer’s experiences. Data from Barclaycard, shows that non-essential spending grew 5.5 per cent, its ...

The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has announced the shortlist for the Food and Drink Federation Awards 2018, which take place on Thursday 20 September at The Royal Lancaster, London. The annual awards celebrate the people, products and positive contributions ...

Pub spend in the city increased by 1154% during England’s quarter-final victory An analysis of consumer spending from Worldpay has revealed that Stroud’s are the nation’s biggest footie fans, splashing out more than any other city during England’s quarter-final clash ...

On Sunday 9th September trade charity Hospitality Action will return to Beaufort Polo Club in Gloucestershire for its ninth annual Charity Polo Day. The funds raised will help those most in need across the hospitality industry. The Polo Day is ...

The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) is predicting that home fans will buy TEN MILLION extra pints during the semi-final World Cup match against Croatia, as they cheer on the England team. The extra number of pints bought during ...

Airbnb is now roughly a third (32%) of the size of the hotel sector in London, suggests new research showing there are approximately 64,000 Airbnb listed properties in London compared to 197,970 hotel rooms, says Moore Stephens, the Top Ten ...

A Surrey brewery boss may be the only Englishman crying into his beer if England beat Croatia in the World Cup semi-final on Wednesday, following an earlier promise of a free pint to customers in the brewery’s shop ahead of ...