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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.
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Mar- 2024 -21 MarchNews
Today’s news in brief – 21/03/24
Shepherd Neame has reported record revenue growth of 4.3% to £89m in H1 2024. For the 26 weeks ended 23 December 2023, the group also saw its underlying EBITDA increase 5.2% to £12m and its underlying profit before tax grew by 9.9% to £3.8m. Retail like-for-like drink and food sales…
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21 MarchRestaurants
Delivery sales at restaurant groups rise 8% in February
The UK’s top managed restaurant group saw year-on-year growth of 8% in delivery sales during February, according to CGA by NIQ’s new Hospitality at Home Tracker. The increase, which has beaten inflation, means groups have generated growth in at-home sales for nine months in a row. However, the value of…
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18 MarchBeverages
Drinks sales spring back to year-on-year growth
Drinks sales in the UK jumped 5% in the week ended 9 March following tough trading conditions in January and largely flat sales in February. Sales were up year-on-year on six of the seven days of the week, helped by big sporting events like the Manchester Derby in the Premier…
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14 MarchNews
Today’s news in brief – 14/03/24
Top hospitality groups saw “modest” sales growth of 1.4%, according to the latest CGA RSM Hospitality Business Tracker, following marginal growth of 0.1% in January in the wake of strong trading over Christmas. Restaurants were the sector’s best-performing segment in February with like-for-like growth of 2.2%, followed by pubs at…
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14 MarchFood and Drink
Hospitality sales rise ‘modest’ 1.4% in February
Top hospitality groups across the country saw modest like-for-like sales growth of 1.4% in February, according to the latest CGA RSM Hospitality Business Tracker. The data has shown a slow start to 2024 within the sector, following marginal growth of 0.1% in January in the wake of strong trading over…
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13 MarchFood and Drink
Most Britons still prioritise hospitality outings, report finds
Despite the cost-of-living crisis, eating and drinking out remains as important to Britons as ever, with 65% of consumers saying it’s still a priority for them, research from Zonal’s latest GO Technology report with CGA and UKH. Those prioritising hospitality outings among people aged over 65 rises to 71%, while…
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11 MarchNews
Today’s news in brief – 11/03/24
Marston’s has announced that current chair William Rucker will step down in July. After five and a half years in the role, Rucker has informed the board of his intention to step down to focus on his other increased business commitments, which include being the chair designate of the British…
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11 MarchPubs and Bars
Drinks sales dip again but LAD categories hold up
Drinks sales in the UK dropped 2% in the week ended 2 March compared to the same period last year, according to data from CGA. This follows a 5% drop over the previous seven days, and three weeks of flat or marginal growth before that. Despite this, beer sales were…
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4 MarchNews
Today’s news in brief – 04/03/24
Foodservice price inflation decreased to 12.6% in January, according to new figures by the CGA Prestige Foodservice Price Index. It stated that the figures male up the seventh successive month-on-month fall in inflation as markets adjust to falling commodity pricing. Papa Johns will be closing 50 takeaways across the UK…
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4 MarchNews
Foodservice inflation slows in Jan, CGA finds
Foodservice price inflation decreased to 12.6% in January marking a drop of 1.2 percentage points from December’s rate of 13.8%, according to new figures by CGA. The CGA Prestige Foodservice Price Index stated that the figures male up the seventh successive month-on-month fall in inflation as markets adjust to falling…
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