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This archive curates our coverage involving data, insights, and analysis from CGA by NIQ, one of the UKโs leading sources of foodservice market intelligence. From sales trackers and consumer behaviour reports to channel performance and out-of-home trends, we break down CGAโs findings with direct relevance to restaurant operators, pub groups, bar managers, caterers, and F&B executives. Whether you’re making data-informed decisions, benchmarking performance, or responding to sector trends, our reporting translates CGAโs industry research into actionable insights for hospitality professionals.
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Dec- 2025 -18 DecemberBusiness
Hospitality leaders plan wider use of AI despite financial pressures
Nearly three quarters of hospitality leaders expect to implement artificial intelligence (AI) solutions in the next 12 months, according to a new industry survey, despite low business confidence and financial pressures.According to the Business Confidence Survey from CGA by NIQ and Sona, based on responses from leaders at more than…
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15 DecemberPubs and Bars
Early festive start lifts on-premise drinks sales despite cost pressures
Britainโs on-premise drinks market recorded four consecutive weeks of modest year-on-year growth in November, helped by early festive activity and periods of favourable weather, according to data from NIQ. Data shows average sales in managed venues were 3.1% ahead of the same week in 2024 in the seven days to…
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1 DecemberFood and Drink
Drinks sales edge up ahead of festive season
Average sales in managed venues were 2.3% ahead in the week to 8 November compared with the same period in 2024, according to the data from CGA. This was followed by growth of 0.5% in the following seven days to 15 November. Both figures are below the UKโs rate of…
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Nov- 2025 -24 NovemberBusiness
Hospitality leadersโ confidence hits five-year low ahead of Budget
Hospitality leadersโ confidence in their business outlook has fallen to its lowest level in five years as rising costs and weaker consumer spending place fresh strain on pubs, bars and restaurants, according to CGA by NIQ and Sona.ย The latest Business Confidence Survey found that just 26% of leaders feel…
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21 NovemberPubs and Bars
Wetherspoon to open first overseas pub with Alicante site
J D Wetherspoon is set to open its first pub outside of the UK, with a new site at Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport in Spain. The pub, which will be named Castell de Santa Bร rbera, is set to open at the end of January 2026. It will be located in…
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20 NovemberBusiness
Late-night economy down 28% since 2020 amid rising costs
Britainโs late-night economy has contracted by 4.6% in the past year, with the number of bars, clubs and casinos now 28% below pre-pandemic levels, according to new figures from CGA by NIQ and the Night Time Industries Association (NTIA).ย The findings have been attributed to sustained financial and structural pressures…
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19 NovemberPubs and Bars
Hospitality trading flatlines in October as restaurant and bar sales slipย
Britainโs managed restaurant, pub and bar groups recorded flat trading in October, with like-for-like sales edging up 0.1%, according to the latest Hospitality Business Tracker from CGA by NIQ and RSM.It was the third month of only marginal growth and follows a year in which like-for-like increases have topped 1%…
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17 NovemberCatering Companies
British catering companies see YoY sales rise 12.2% in Q3
Britainโs leading contract caterers recorded a 12.2% year-on-year rise in sales in the third quarter of 2025, according to new figures from CGA by NIQ, Bidfood and UKHospitalityโs Contract Catering Tracker show.ย The data indicates the strongest quarterly increase of the year and continues a run of growth dating back…
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13 NovemberFood and Drink
Foodservice prices rise for sixth consecutive month
Food and drink prices in the hospitality sector rose by 0.7% in September, the sixth consecutive month of price increases. While prices recorded a smaller month-on-month increase of 0.7% from August, upward pricing momentum continues despite mixed global commodity signals. Inflation was most acute in the oils and fats category,…
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7 NovemberPubs and Bars
Wetherspoon reports 3.7% rise in Q1 sales amid cautious outlook
JD Wetherspoon has reported a 3.7% increase in like-for-like sales for the 14-week period ended 2 November, as total sales rose 4.2% compared with the same period last year.ย It comes as bar sales during the first quarter grew by 5.7%, food sales rose by 0.9%, and slot and fruit…
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