All Research articles – Page 52
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Analysis & Insight
Horizon: Foodservice trends for 2016
The Olympic Games in Rio this summer is likely to drive interest in South American food, according to the new year predictions by foodservice consultancy Horizons.
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Analysis & InsightImplementing the new wage floor will be challenging
Implementing the new National Living Wage (NLW) will be toughest in lower-paying city regions such as Sheffield, Nottingham and Birmingham
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Analysis & InsightContactless spending doubles in pubs and bars
Contactless spending has almost doubled in pubs and bars since the contactless limit rose from £20 to £30 in September, according to Barclaycard research.
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Analysis & InsightSector snapshot: Seeking loyalty among a fickle crowd
With competition on the high street fiercer than ever, how can operators make sure their voice is heard above the din? Joe Steele, chief executive of online restaurant reservation service Bookatable, gives his top tips on maintaining customer loyalty:
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Analysis & InsightUS trends for the year ahead
As 2015 draws to a close, Kerstin Kühn takes a look at what the biggest trends of the coming year are likely to be from across the Pond – from food delivery to the debate over tips, the phasing out of artificial ingredients and the rise of the humble vegetable
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Leisure spend fell sharply in November
Average household spend on drinking and eating out fell sharply in November, according to the latest Greene King Leisure Tracker.
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Decorations top demand for Xmas meals out
Decorations are more important than the menu for customers eating out at Christmas, according to a survey by Greene King.
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Going out drives consumer spending
Consumer spending increased at the fastest pace in at least four years in 2015, according to Barclaycard
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Millennials most loyal customer group in sector
Millennials (18-24 year olds) are the most loyal customer group for restaurants and coffee shops
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Young 'ginthusiasts' drive spirits growth
Younger consumers are the most likely to drink gin and are driving sales to an all-time high, according to new research from Mintel’s Gin Report.
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Analysis & InsightHospitality workers enjoy a slight rise in wages
Hospitality workers in the UK enjoyed a slight rise in wages in October, according to the latest information from the Office for National Statistics
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Pay gap between executives and staff demotivating
The growing gap between the pay of executives and the rest of the workforce is having a “significant” impact on staff motivation
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Analysis & InsightOperators raise menu prices for festive season
Restaurants and pub operators are tapping into the lucrative Christmas trade by raising their menu prices
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November spend per head highest this year
November saw spend per head per visit at its highest point all year across all day-parts, according to the latest M&C Allegra Foodservice Eating Out Panel report.
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Analysis & InsightNorth East outpaces London on food-led openings
The North East has outpaced London in food-led premises openings over the past five years
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The way we eat
The next set of shifts in “the way we eat” may again be generated by our supply chain and production capabilities, but the drivers of change may be different but equally compelling, argues Prestige Purchasing chief executive David Read. In his view these drivers will be Climate Change and Obesity
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Analysis & InsightUK coffee shop market to be worth over £15bn by 2020
The UK coffee shop market is set to be worth over £15bn by 2020 with over 30,000 outlets nationwide
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Analysis & Insight
Food inflation expected to be 0% in 2016
Next year will see food inflation rise slightly to 0%, with soft drinks returning to inflation at 0.5%, whilst prices for alcoholic beverages continue to fall with deflation at -1.0%
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Analysis & Insight
BDO: Expect rise in secondary brands
A rise in secondary brands, the end of tips and the increasing popularity of IPO as exit route, are all in the top 10 predictions for 2016 in BDO’s annual end of year Restaurant & Bars Report.
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Sparkling wine #1 choice over Christmas
Sparkling wine is the success story of the past quarter according to the latest quarterly report from the Wine and Spirit Trade Association.