CGA
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.
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Aug- 2024 -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 UK’s 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 Women’s World Cup, were also…
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2 AugustFood and Drink
Edinburgh hospitality braces for sales rise as Fringe begins
Edinburgh hospitality is due to benefit from a major rise in sales as Edinburgh Fringe and other festivals have kicked off today (2 August). Last year, Edinburgh welcomed almost 250,000 people to its festivals, which helped deliver a 30% rise in average daily sales for hospitality venues in the city…
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1 AugustNews
Today’s 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 group’s 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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1 AugustFood and Drink
Restaurant groups see ‘strong’ delivery sales amid wet weather
Managed restaurant groups in Britain have recorded the strongest growth in delivery sales since the end of the pandemic restrictions due to unseasonal weather, according to CGA by NIQ’s latest Hospitality at Home Tracker. According to the Tracker, like-for-like sales in June were 17.1% higher than in the comparable month…
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Jul- 2024 -30 JulyFood and Drink
Foodservice YoY inflation falls for 12 consecutive months
Year-on-year inflation in the foodservice sector has fallen for 12 months in a row, according to the latest Foodservice Price Index from Prestige Purchasing and CGA by NIQ. It comes as inflation in June stood at 3.6%, a rate now considered normal for the industry. The 12 consecutive months of…
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29 JulyFood and Drink
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 JulyNews
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 JulyBeverages
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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