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This archive curates our coverage involving data, insights, and analysis from CGA by NIQ, one of the UK’s leading sources of foodservice market intelligence. From sales trackers and consumer behaviour reports to channel performance and out-of-home trends, we break down CGA’s 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 CGA’s industry research into actionable insights for hospitality professionals.

  • Jul- 2024 -
    29 July
    Food and DrinkEuros and warm weather see drinks sales soar 14%

    Euros and warm weather see drinks sales soar 14%

    Drinks sales increased 14% in Britain’s pubs, bars and restaurants thanks to Euro 2024 final and much improved warm weather, according to CGA. The figure from CGA by NIQ’s Daily Drinks Tracker — for average sales in managed venues in the seven days to 20 July, against the equivalent period…

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  • 25 July
    NewsToday’s news in brief – 25/07/24

    Today’s news in brief – 25/07/24

    Compass Group revenues rose 10.3% during Q2, as all regions continued to perform well. The group stated that as revenues and industry trends remain strong, it provides Compass with an “exciting pipeline of new business opportunities”. Net new business growth also accelerated in Q3, whilst pricing moderated in line with inflation. …

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  • 25 July
    BeveragesIreland drinks sales rise by 4.6% as customer habits shift

    Ireland drinks sales rise by 4.6% as customer habits shift

    Drinks sales in Ireland pubs rose by 4.6% in the last 12 months fuelled by major shifts in people’s habits, CGA by NIQ has revealed.  According to CGA’s On Premise User Survey, more than three quarters (78%) of people now typically visit drink-led pubs at least monthly, and nearly a…

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  • 24 July
    BusinessHospitality sees YoY sales rise 2.9% in June

    Hospitality sees YoY sales rise 2.9% in June

    Hospitality groups recorded year-on-year sales growth of 2.9% in June, down slightly from May’s rate of 3.6% but ahead of the current rate of inflation, according to the latest CGA RSM Hospitality Business Tracker.   This marks the eighth period of growth in the last nine months.  During June, restaurants were…

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  • 22 July
    NewsToday’s news in brief – 22/07/24

    Today’s news in brief – 22/07/24

    England’s Euros semi-final saw drinks sales rise 75% on 10 July, according to CGA. However, this came at a cost as customers saved their money for the final, meaning the total drinks sales across the week to 13 July were 0.6% behind the same period in 2023. Sales were down…

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  • 22 July
    Pubs and BarsCGA: Euros semi-final sees drinks sales soar 75%

    CGA: Euros semi-final sees drinks sales soar 75%

    England’s European Championship semi-final against The Netherlands saw drinks sales rise 75% on Wednesday 10 July compared with the same day last year, according to data from CGA. However, this came at a cost as customers saved their money for the final meaning the total drinks sales across the week…

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  • 15 July
    Pubs and BarsDrinks sales beat inflation for third week amid Euros boost

    Drinks sales beat inflation for third week amid Euros boost

    Drinks sales in the UK’s managed venues rose 6% in the week ended Saturday 6 July, compared with the same period last year. It follows the same rate of growth in the previous week, and a 9% increase in the seven days before that. Growth peaked on Sunday 30 June…

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  • 9 July
    Pubs and BarsDrinks sales rise 6% as Euros continues

    Drinks sales rise 6% as Euros continues

    Drinks sales in the UK’s managed venues rose 6% in the week ended 29 June, according to data from CGA. This upswing was mostly caused by England’s final group game at the European Championship vs Slovenia. The game on Tuesday 25 June saw sales rise 71% compared with the same…

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  • 2 July
    NewsToday’s news in brief – 02/07/24

    Today’s news in brief – 02/07/24

    Euros and Father’s Day boosted beer sales by 18% in the week ended 22 June. The upswing also helped cause a 9% increase in total drinks sales compared with the same period last year, according to data from CGA. This marks a turnaround for the sector following four consecutive weeks…

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  • 2 July
    Pubs and BarsEuros and Father’s Day boost beer sales

    Euros and Father’s Day boost beer sales

    Beer sales in managed venues rose 18% in the week ended 22 June as a result of the combination of the European Championship and Father’s Day. The upswing helped cause a 9% increase in total drinks sales compared with the same period last year, according to data from CGA. This…

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