All Research articles – Page 12
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Analysis & Insight
Where is the next saturation point?
With the number of food to go outlets in the UK set to reach almost 150,000 this year, is the segment approaching a saturation point? And if so, what can the channel learn from the oversupply issues faced by the pub sector and, more recently, casual dining? James Wallin discusses with leading operators, as well as with MCA’s contributing editor, Peter Martin
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Analysis & InsightMore women in hospitality in senior boards positions
The percentage of women in board level positions at FTSE 100 hospitality, travel and leisure companies has risen by 3% over the last year, new figures have revealed.
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Analysis & InsightSpending up in Q4 2018 - Deloitte
Consumer spending was up across the board year on year in 2018 Q4, with pubs (5 percetnage points) and restaurants (6ppts) seeing the most significant rises, Deloitte analysis reveals.
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Analysis & InsightPost summer blues create wage drop-off
The average hourly pay of hospitality staff over 25 fell significantly over the autumn following a drop-off in demand for labour after the World Cup and heatwave, new data from Fourth reveals.
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Analysis & InsightRestaurant and pub spending up in January
Restaurant spending grew by 11% year on year in January while pub spending grew by 15%, according to data from Barclaycard.
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Analysis & InsightFood to go to outperform wider market again in 2019
The food to go sector has grown its market share by 4.3 percentage points over the past decade, and now accounts for almost a quarter of the turnover for the total eating out market.
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Analysis & InsightOne in five Brits took part in Dry January
One in five Britons is estimated to have taken part in Dry January this year but buoyant sales of soft drinks and low/no-alcohol options are offering operators routes to sales growth.
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Analysis & Insight’Field-grown’ description more likely to encourage vegetarian choices
Food described as being ‘field-grown’, rather than ‘meat-free’ is more likely to encourage consumers to opt for vegetarian choices, according to an online study by the Behavioural Insights Team (BIT).
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Analysis & InsightHospitality spend sees strong growth in December
Consumer spending in pubs, restaurants and hotels increased by 7.6% year-on-year in December, according to the latest Visa UK Consumer Spending Index.
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Analysis & InsightCoffee shop market grew by 7.9% in 2018
The £10.1bn UK coffee shop market grew by 7.9% in turnover in 2018, representing 20 consecutive years of sales and outlet growth, according to Allegra.
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Analysis & InsightSector festive lfls up 4.1%
Sector like-for-like sales (lfls) grew 4.1% for the six-week Christmas and New Year period, according to the latest Coffer Peach Business Tracker.
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Analysis & InsightSpotlight on the value led branded pub market
Brand expert Ian Dunstall casts his eye over a segment over the market that is often overlooked in analysis despite being a financial power house – the value pub market. He rates the leading brands and looks at how many have reinvented themselves to better align with the modern consumer.
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Analysis & InsightConsumers to curb spending in 2019 - RSM
Consumers plan to curb their spending on going to the pub, eating out, and ordering takeaway in 2019, according to research by RSM.
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Analysis & Insight
Food inflation exceeded 6% in November
Foodservice price inflation exceeded 6% in November, driven by steep rises in dairy, fish, oils and fats, the latest figures show.
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Analysis & InsightLevel of promotions up 4% YOY during run up to Christmas
The number of promotional offers run by the Top 25 Branded Restaurants increased by 4% December, compared with the previous year, according to analysis by MCA. But, while promotional offers on food increased, drink-based deals fell.
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Analysis & Insight
Futureproofing food-to-go
With a high value and soaring growth rates, food-to-go has been an attractive avenue for suppliers, retailers and foodservice operators alike. However, as competition intensifies, growth is tailing off. Alice Dolling unpicks what MCA and HIM research tells us about this ever-evolving market
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Analysis & InsightResearch reveals spike in EU workers entering the sector
The number of workers joining the hospitality sector from the European Union increased in November, as the draw of seasonal jobs remained strong, new data from Fourth has revealed.
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Analysis & Insight
RSM predicts what's in store for leisure and hospitality in 2019
Paul Newman, RSM’s head of leisure and hospitality predicts some of the major trends we are likely to see in the sector in 2019.
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Analysis & InsightDelivery a ‘disruptive and cannibalising force’
More than a quarter of consumers (27%) say ordering home delivery makes them less likely to eat out in a restaurant – rising to 32% for 18-34 year olds, the latest MCA research reveals.
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Analysis & InsightPoll shows 39% of leaders positive about sector
The confidence of business leaders in the eating and drinking out sector has risen slightly throughout 2018 but just 39% remain upbeat about the market as a whole, new research has shown.