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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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Dec- 2023 -19 DecemberPubs and Bars
Drinks sales down 9% as tough comparatives continue
Drinks sales in the UK’s managed venues dropped 9% for the week ended 9 December compared with the same period last year, according to data from CGA. Growth has now topped 1% just once in the last eight weeks as a result of sales being compared to the period during…
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15 DecemberNews
Today’s news in brief – 15/12/23
Some 61% of hospitality leaders plan to adopt new tech solutions in the coming year, CGA and Fourth have found. The study highlighted staff scheduling as a top benefit, recognized by 55% of leaders, followed by payroll and onboarding support. This investment is seen to enhance productivity (81%) and boost…
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15 DecemberNews
Hospitality leaders plan tech investments in 2024, CGA reveals
Three in five hospitality leaders plan to invest in new technology solutions in 2024, with employees their main area of focus, new research from CGA by NIQ and Fourth showed. The latest edition of the Business Confidence Survey reveals 61% of leaders intend to implement new solutions over the next…
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13 DecemberNews
Today’s news in brief – 13/12/23
November saw a 4% year-on-year rise in sales for leading hospitality groups, the CGA RSM hospitality business tracker revealed, which has extended a 14-month streak of like-for-like sales increases. While pubs surged 5% and restaurants hit 4.9% growth, bars saw a 6.9% decline. Notably, London’s total sales growth of 3.5%…
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13 DecemberNews
UK hospitality groups welcome 4% sales growth in November
Britain’s leading hospitality groups achieved year-on-year sales growth of 4% in November, a new CGA RSM hospitality business tracker reveals. Restaurant and bar groups have now achieved 14 months of like-for-like sales growth in a row. November’s figure marks an increase from October’s figure of 3.2% and is close to…
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11 DecemberNews
UK drink sales dip amid strong World Cup comparatives
Year-on-year drinks sales in Britain were down again last week—though the 2022 football World Cup made for difficult comparatives, CGA said. CGA by NIQ’s daily drinks tracker shows average sales in managed venues in the week to last Saturday (2 December) were 2% behind the equivalent week in 2022. It…
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4 DecemberNews
Today’s news in brief – 04/12/23
The week ending 25 November saw a 5% decline in drinks sales year-on-year, compared to last year’s World Cup period. Monday and Friday showed stark drops due to England’s matches in the tournament. However, the other five days saw positive growth, with Saturday leading at a 13% increase. Beer and…
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4 DecemberPubs and Bars
Drinks sales fall 5% on tough comparatives, says CGA
Drinks sales were down by 5% year-on-year in the week ended 25 November as a result of tough comparatives with last year, according to data from CGA. Trading suffered when compared with late November 2022, which brought the start of the football World Cup. This kept sales on Monday 20…
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Nov- 2023 -30 NovemberNews
Today’s news in brief – 29/11/23
Live music could bring in up to £2.4bn for the hospitality industry, according to CGA. According to analysis of 1,000 artists and 500 venues, the Live Music Index noted that individual pubs and bars could see a yearly sales hike averaging £107k by providing a stage for musicians. With 73%…
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29 NovemberNews
Live gigging could deliver £2.4bn boost to hospitality, CGA says
Live music could be worth up to £2.4bn in revenue for the hospitality sector, a new nationwide survey conducted by the CGA by NIQ found. The Live Music Index, which was based on more than 1,000 artists and over 500 venues, revealed that by creating a stage for musicians to…
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