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News
Customers deterred by lack of wi-fi
Customers are deterred by retailers that don’t have wi-fi, with one in four admitting to leaving when they couldn’t get online, new research shows
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Analysis & InsightPeople turn to Twitter for food info
Half of users (52%) turn to Twitter for information and inspiration about food and restaurants, according to new research for #RestaurantWeek
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Out-of-home alcohol spend falls 9.8% over three years
Household spending on alcohol out of the home fell by 9.8% between 2009 and 2012, although overall spend on alcohol grew by 1.3% over the same period, new figures show
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Analysis & InsightUK brands outperform US counterparts
The UK’s top 100 pub, restaurant and foodservice brands out-performed their US equivalents in sales growth and unit number growth in 2013, according to new research from US consultancy firm Technomic
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Analysis & InsightEating out frequency in pubs up in Q1
Eating out frequency increased at both pubs and supermarket-to-go channels in Q1 2014, according to the latest results from Allegra Foodservice’s UK EatingOut Panel
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Analysis & InsightWeekdays driving growth in pub visits
Weekday visits are driving the growth in footfall in pubs, according to new research by NPD Group for M&C Report’s sister title the Publican’s Morning Advertiser
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Pubs and restaurants to benefit most from 'staycation' growth
Pubs and restaurants are set to benefit most from the rise in ‘staycations’ in the UK, with spend expected to rise by 26% to £37bn by 2017, according to new research by Barclays
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Analysis & InsightBritish household leisure spend up 8% in April
Average British household leisure spend increased 8% to £215 in April boosted by improved weather and the long Easter weekend
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Analysis & Insight
Street food growth to continue
The street food sector is set to keep growing as 47% of consumers plan to eat more of it in the next year, according to research conducted by Allegra Foodservice for ingredients supplier Santa Maria, reports M&C’s sister title Big Hospitality
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Analysis & InsightFood drives pub visits for 46% of customers
One in five UK adults visits the pub weekly and food is becoming more important for people choosing to visit the pub, according to a report called Pub Visiting UK, published by food and drink research firm Mintel
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Growth in pub job opportunities
More jobs are on offer in pubs and bars than at any point since 2008, with a particular spike in roles paying over £30,000
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Analysis & Insight
Traditional UK foods 'at risk of extinction'
Some of the UK’s traditional food could be at risk of extinction as British children prefer junk food and international dishes while on holiday, new research reported in M&C Report’s sister title Big Hospitality has found
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Analysis & Insight
Voucher and gift card sales grow
Sales of consumer vouchers and gift cards grew 17% in the first quarter of 2014, which is above expectations for the period, new research shows
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Analysis & Insight
Hospitality sector 'scepticle of vouchers'
Most hospitality businesses think that vouchers are not a key generator of sales, despite the fact the majority of customers cite them as the top reason for revisiting an outlet
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Analysis & Insight
Mobile restaurant bookings on the rise
Two in five (41%) diners now book restaurants on their tablets or mobiles, compared to 7% in 2011, according to Bookatable
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OpinionThe premium/informal era
The launch of the Allegra Foodservice’s UK Restaurant Market report saw the headline: “A new era of premiumised informality driven by food pleasure seekers.” The organisation gives further insights into what this means
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Analysis & InsightBuoyant future for branded market
The total UK restaurant market is forecast to reach £52bn by 2017, the growth rate doubling from 1.3% to 2.5% over the next three years, according to Allegra Foodservice
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Analysis & InsightPleasure seekers drive new era of premiumised informality
Premiumised informality, from street food to fine dining is now widespread across the restaurant sector, according to Allegra Foodservice’s latest report, The UK Restaurant Market 2014
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Analysis & Insight
Consumers seek out gluten-free options
Over a third (37%) of consumers would visit foodservice outlets more often if they offered gluten-free options
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Analysis & InsightSector lfls grow 4.4% in April
Pub and restaurant groups experienced another strong period of trading in April, with like-for-like sales across 28 leading companies up 4.4% during the month