All Research articles – Page 6
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Analysis & InsightBeer sales down 2.2% in Q2 2019
Beer sales in the second quarter of 2019 were down 2.2% year on year, driven by the hot weather comparative, according to the latest Beer Barometer sales data from the British Beer & Pub Association.
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Analysis & InsightPubs and restaurants outperform wider consumer spending
Pubs and restaurants saw spending growth of 10.9% and 8.6% respectively, as wider consumer spending grew at a real terms decline of 1.3%.
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Analysis & InsightM&B – Much ado about branding
MCA market insight director Steve Gotham analyses data from MCA’s Eating Out Panel to pinpoint potential areas for improvement for some of Mitchells & Butlers’ key brands.
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Analysis & InsightSocial media influencers least reliable for food health info
Consumers rely on food brands as their leading source of health information, while social media influencers are the least relied upon, a KPMG survey reveals.
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NewsLondon pub numbers remain stable, says Lord Mayor’s report
The number of London pubs has remained flat, according to new research by City Hall.
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Analysis & InsightGrowth potential for Greene King pub brands
In light of the recent bid for Greene King by CK Asset Holdings, MCA market insight director Steve Gotham assesses what MCA’s Eating Out Panel data has to say about the performance of its four core brands.
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Analysis & InsightSteve Gotham: The murky world of promotions
MCA market insight director Steve Gotham analyses consumer use of promotional deals and suggests they may not as damaging as first thought.
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Analysis & InsightSteve Gotham: Frequenting fall-out
MCA market insight director Steve Gotham breaks down the data on eating out occasions to see what the real picture is when it comes to falling frequency.
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Analysis & InsightDate night opportunity knocking?
MCA market insight director Steve Gotham analyses consumer eating out missions and deduces that there are opportunities for operators to do more when it comes to couples looking to spend money on a night out.
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NewsPrice of soft drinks on the up as index reaches new high
Inflation seen across mineral Water, soft drinks and juice has pushed the CGA Prestige Foodservice Price Index to its highest level for the non-alcoholic beverage categories – up 21.6% year-on-year in June 2019.
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Analysis & InsightCustomers more critical in evenings
Customers of restaurants and bars are most critical during the evenings, with loud music a frequent bugbear, data from Feed It Back reveals.
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Analysis & InsightDisorderly Brexit could cost sector £5.4bn
The UK eating & drinking out market has lost £1.4bn in value as a result of the Brexit vote, according to economic estimates by MCA.
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NewsRestaurants outpace pubs on July comparables
Restaurant groups achieved a 3.8% increase in collective like-for-like (lfl) sales last month, against July last year, while pub sales slipped back -0.2% due to tougher comparables, according to the latest Coffer Peach Tracker.
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Analysis & InsightStreet food leads growth in eating out market
Street food and mobile operations are leading growth in eating out and outperforming the wider market, MCA research reveals.
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Analysis & InsightRestaurant spending up 10% in July
Restaurants enjoyed a 10.1% uplift in sales in July, as wider consumer spending saw muted growth of 1.7%, data from Barclaycard reveals.
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NewsProgress on gender pay gap reduction not enough, says PwC report
The hospitality, travel and leisure (HTL) industry may have seen a 0.4% annual fall in its average gender pay gap, but change needs to happen faster, according to a new report.
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Analysis & InsightBill’s of Baker Street
As Bill’s moves forwards with its 2020 refresh programme, MCA market insight director Steve Gotham visits the newly-revamped Baker Street store to assess the changes, and looks what MCA’s customer insight data has to say about the performance of the brand.
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Analysis & InsightCommercial property rental suffers largest decrease in 10 years
UK prime commercial property rental values fell -0.2% in Q2 2019 - the largest decrease in ten years, according to property firm CBRE.
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Analysis & InsightGaps and opportunities…
MCA’s market insight director Steve Gotham delves into data from the Office for National Statistics to gauge where opportunities lie for growth in each of the eating out market channels, across the regions.
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Analysis & InsightConsumers opt for experiences despite flat confidence
Consumers are treating themselves to meals out and preferring experiences over material things, despite flat levels of consumer confidence.