CGA by NIQ
We report on the market intelligence and data-driven insights published by CGA by NIQ, one of the UKโs most authoritative sources of foodservice analytics. This curates our coverage of sales trackers, consumer behaviour reports, channel performance metrics, and strategic forecasts, all interpreted with practical relevance for restaurant groups, pub operators, catering firms, and hospitality leaders. Whether youโre shaping menu strategy, tracking footfall, or planning investment, we break down CGA by NIQโs findings into clear takeaways to support commercially minded decisions across the foodservice sector.
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Aug- 2024 -28 AugustCatering Companies
Contract caterers achieve 10% sales growth in Q2
Contract caterers saw sales rise by 10% in Q2, marking its 13th quarter of growth in a row and an improvement rate of 7% recorded in the first quarter of this year, according to CGA by NIQ and Bidfood.ย Meanwhile, growth in moving annual total (MAT) sales โ compared to…
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27 AugustPubs and Bars
Drinks sales dip 1% amid civic unrest and patchy weather
Drink sales in managed venues recorded a 1% drop in the seven days to 17 August 2024, according to CGA by NIQโs latest Daily Drinks Tracker.ย This is the third year-on-year drop in four weeks in the wake of civic unrest and patchy weather.ย The heatwave led to year-on-year growth…
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21 AugustPubs and Bars
UK hospitality groups report 1.5% YoY growth in July
Britainโs top hospitality groups achieved year-on-year growth of 1.5% in July 2024, down from Juneโs rate of 2.9%, according to the latest CGA RSM Hospitality Business Tracker. As July started with the peak of the 2024 Euros, including the quarter, semi-final and final games, Britainโs pubs experienced like-for-like growth of…
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19 AugustBusiness
Hospitality returns to outlet growth in Q2
The hospitality industry has recorded its first quarter-on-quarter growth in outlets in two years, according to the new Hospitality Market Monitor fry CGA by NIQ and AlixPartners.ย It comes as a 0.5% rise in the number of licensed premises between March and June of this year has resulted in 462…
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19 AugustFood and Drink
On Premise alcohol consumption falls 23% as soft drinks gain popularity
The On Premise is witnessing a marked decrease in alcohol consumption, with a 23% decline in the UK, resulting in a growing appetite for soft drink options, according to CGA by NIQโs leading OPUS data. Among the 18-24 year old demographic, almost a third (30%) reported drinking less than they…
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13 AugustNews
Todayโs news in brief – 13/08/24
Nationwide riots have caused a 10% drop in sales as businesses closed and customers stayed away, according to CGA by NIQ. The impact on sales in towns where rumoured protests were planned to take place was as high as 40%, with businesses reporting footfall down by as much as 75%.…
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13 AugustPubs and Bars
Drinks sales up 7% as heatwave hits the country
Total drinks sales in the UK rose 7% for the week ended 3 August 2024 as a heatwave hit the country, according to data from CGA. On 28 and 29 July, drinks sales rose 17% and 19% respectively compared with the same period in 2023. Tuesday saw more moderate growth…
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13 AugustNews
Riots drag down hospitality sales by 10%
Violent disorder and the nationwide threat of rioting last Wednesday (7 August 2024) caused a significant 10% drop in sales as businesses closed and customers stayed away, according to CGA by NIQ. The impact on sales in towns where rumoured protests were planned to take place was as high as…
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5 AugustPubs and Bars
Euros hangover pushes drinks sales down in July
Drinks sales in the UKโs managed venues fell 6% for the week ended 27 July 2024 as consumers tightened their spending following the European Championship, according to CGA. It found that patchy weather and tough comparatives with July 2023, which included the boost of the Womenโs World Cup, were also…
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1 AugustNews
Todayโs news in brief – 01/08/24
Stonegate Group has secured a refinancing deal from TDR Capital, following strong demand from investors. This refinancing will extend the groupโs maturities on the revolving credit facility and the senior secured notes to January 2029 and July 2029 respectively, and reduce leverage from 8.2x to 6.5x RR EBITDA today. Restaurant…
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