Inflation Hits BOE Target, But Hospitality Hit As Consumers Cut Back
Inflation is acutely hitting Gen X and their confidence to spend, even as other consumers start to feel better off as economic headwinds ease. A…
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All the latest pub news for pubs, bars, clubs, restaurants and hotels in the UK hospitality sector and licensed on-trade industry.
BII Announce Licensee of the Year 2024 Winner
The BII Licensee of the Year winner has been unveiled, Justine Lorriman from The Royal Dyche in Burnley beat off stiff competition from five other…
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Hospitality Groups Beat Mixed Weather And Inflation With 3.6% Growth
Britain’s leading hospitality groups achieved year-on-year sales growth of 3.6% in May 2024 despite disappointing weather in many parts of Britain, the latest CGA RSM…
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Hospitality Insolvencies Highlight Crippling Challenges Faced By The Sector
Newly released company insolvency statistics show accommodation and food service insolvencies increased 27% in the year to April 2024 (from 3,004 in the 12 months…
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CGA’s Pubtrack Reveals Consumers’ Top Pub Operators
A consumer tracking service has unveiled its latest rankings of Britain’s biggest pub operators, based on guest satisfaction, revisit potential and recommendation scores. PubTrack is…
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Couple Bid Farewell To The Market Inn In Faversham After Almost 20 Years
A couple who will retire this week after almost 20 years running the same Shepherd Neame pub, say they will miss there always being someone…
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Increasing Pub Closures Show Impact Of Cost Increases
New analysis shows the number of pubs in England and Wales fell by 239 in the first quarter of 2024 – almost 80 a month….
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Footie And Father’s Day Boost The UK On Trade
Over the weekend the Euros and Father’s Day celebrations provided a significant boost to beer and cider sales, yet again showcasing the critical role of…
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Political Parties Have “Not Grasped the Business Rates Issue”
“Looking at the newly launched election manifestos from the three main political parties in this year’s general election, it has become apparent that none of…
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80 Pub Closures Per Month, Research Reveals
New data has revealed that 239 English and Welsh pubs were either demolished or converted for other uses in the first quarter of 2024. It…
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Market Taverns Appoints Suzanne Baker As Non-Executive Director
Suzanne Baker has been appointed Non-Executive Director of progressive London pub operator, Market Taverns. With a hugely successful track record in hospitality Suzanne, who has…
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Drinks Sales Feel The Chill In Early June
Low temperatures are holding down drinks sales in June, CGA by NIQ’s Daily Drinks Tracker shows. Average sales in managed venues in the seven days…
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England Euros Victory Worth£800M to Nations Pubs
Pubs and bars could be set for an almost billion pound boost, if the Three Lions are victorious this summer. As the tournament kicks off,…
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Almost 20 Million Extra Pints Expected To Be Enjoyed During The Euros
On the eve of the European Championships kicking off tonight, Friday 14 June with Germany versus Scotland (with Serbia versus England two days later on…
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Euros Boost For Father’s Day Bookings
Latest insight from hospitality technology partner Zonal reveals Father’s Day bookings are up 44% compared to last year, as Brits gear up to celebrate their…
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