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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Nov- 2023 -23 NovemberNews
Today’s news in brief – 23/11/23
Ole and Steen has appointed Joachim Knudsen as its new CEO, commencing January 2024. Formerly the MD of McDonald’s Sweden and Denmark, he joins as the bakery chain has doubled in size over the last five years, expanding to London and New York. The board anticipates Knudsen’s leadership will drive…
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23 NovemberBeverages
A quarter of consumers to spend more on hot drinks, says CGA
Over a quarter of consumers (28%) have stated that they are likely to spend more on hot drinks in the next 12 months according to data from CGA. More than half (54%) say they are likely to pay extra for a better quality drink, a figure that rises even higher…
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22 NovemberBusiness
Confidence in hospitality sector climbs again
Nearly half (49%) of hospitality business leaders feel confident about the hospitality market over the next 12 months, up by four percentage points from August’s figure of 45%. Only 5% of leaders say their business is currently at risk of failure, down from 11% last quarter. The number feeling pessimistic…
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20 NovemberNews
Today’s news in brief – 20/11/23
Compass Group saw a 26.1% rise in operating profit, reaching £1.89bn for the year ending 30 September 2023. The group’s European arm saw a 31.5% profit increase to £392m, backed by robust margin growth and new business in diverse sectors. CEO Dominic Blakemore highlighted sustained growth expectations, with high single-digit…
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20 NovemberNews
Drink sales remain flat in November, says CGA
UK drinks sales remained flat in the first full week of November due to more wet weather, according to CGA by NIQ’s latest Daily Drinks Tracker. Average sales in managed venues in the week to last Saturday (11 November) were marginally down by 0.2% from the same period in 2022.…
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15 NovemberNews
Today’s news in brief – 15/11/23
Fuller’s reported a 12% increase in total revenues to £188.8m for H1 ending 30 September, with like-for-like sales up 12.7%. The group attributed the growth to an “excellent” customer experience. Food sales rose 15.5%, drink sales 10.9%, and accommodation sales 13.4%. Adjusted profit before tax increased 48% to £14.5m. For…
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15 NovemberPubs and Bars
Wet weather dampens managed hospitality venue sales in October
Britain’s leading hospitality groups saw year-on-year growth slow to 3.2% in October amid widespread poor weather, according to data from CGA. It is a 13th consecutive month of like-for-like growth for managed restaurants, pubs and bars however, it represents a slowdown from a 5.9% rise in September. The data shows…
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14 NovemberNews
Today’s news in brief – 14/11/23
UK pubs and bars saw a 7% source in average drinks sales in the week ending 4 November, driven by Halloween, Bonfire Night, and major sporting events. This performance, the best since September, follows a flat second half of October due to adverse weather. All drink categories, including cider, beer,…
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14 NovemberPubs and Bars
Drinks sales up 7% as footfall bounces back
Britains’ pubs and bars saw average drinks sales jump 7% in the week ended 4 November helped by Halloween, Bonfire Night and big sporting events. This is the best weekly performance since September and follows a flat second half of October, when poor weather hit footfall in pubs and bars.…
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8 NovemberNews
Wetherspoon sales rise 9.5% in Q1
J D Wetherspoon has reported a LFL sales growth of 9.5% for the 14 weeks ended 5 November. Bar sales increased by 10.7%, food by 8.2% and slot machines by 10%. Hotel room sales for the group also increased by 6.2%. Total sales have increased by 8.1% in the year…
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