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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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Oct- 2018 -11 OctoberBeverages
Wine and spirit sales in UK pubs reach almost £6bn
New research has found that wine and spirit sales in UK pubs has reached almost £6bn with the beverages making up 36% of all Uk pub sales. The research by CGA Strategy on the behalf of the Wine and Spirit Trade association also found that spirits and wine made up…
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9 OctoberBeverages
Global Brands posts second year of on-trade growth for flagship brand VK
Independent drinks company Global Brands said it was “bucking industry trends” as it reported a second consecutive year of on-trade growth for its flagship ready to drink (RTD) brand VK. According to CGA data, on-trade value sales of VK have increased by 16% since 2016, while volumes have grown 12%…
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Sep- 2018 -17 SeptemberBusiness
Restaurant sales recover as holiday season boosts eating-out market
Britain’s managed pub and restaurant groups saw collective like-for-like sales edge up 0.6% in August, latest figures from the Coffer Peach Business Tracker show. Managed pubs saw collective like-for-likes grow 0.2% against August last year, while restaurant groups were up 1.4% for the month. This showed a recovery from June…
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11 SeptemberBusiness
Number of licensed F&B businesses drops by 3000 in a year
Britain has 3,116 fewer restaurants, pubs, bars and other licensed premises than 12 months ago, according to the latest Market Growth Monitor, from CGA and AlixPartners. The report showed there were 119,800 licensed sites across the country in June 2018 – a fall of 2.5% since June 2017. On average,…
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Aug- 2018 -20 AugustBusiness
Restaurants see drop in trade as pub sales increase
Britain’s pubs fared well during July’s heatwave as managed pubs collectively saw like-for-like sales up 2.7% against last July. The latest figures from CGA’s Coffer Peach Business Tracker also showed that sales across restaurant groups were down by 4.8% compared with the same month last year. Altogether, the differing figures…
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Jul- 2018 -23 JulyBusiness
Takeaway sector thrives amid restaurant struggles
The UK’s top 100 takeaway businesses have seen a 10% increase in turnover from £2.7bn from £2.46bn in the past year, research from credit broker Funding Options has found. Furthermore, profits at the UK’s top takeaway businesses have risen from £160m to £180m, a 13% increase. In contrast, the UK’s…
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20 JulyPubs and Bars
Brewers and pubs launch ‘Long Live the Local’ campaign
Members of campaign group Britain’s Beer Alliance (BBA) have launched a campaign encouraging people to support their local pubs amid increasing beer tax. The ‘Long Live the Local’ campaign has called on the government to cut Beer Duty as pubs facing “increasing pressures” including business rates and VAT. Over the…
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16 JulyBusiness
Restaurants left behind as heatwave and football boost pub takings
Britain’s pubs enjoyed a mini sales boom in June thanks to the hot weather and the start of the World Cup, the latest figures from the Coffer Peach Business Tracker have confirmed. While managed pub and bar groups saw collective like-for-like sales rise 2.8% against last June, restaurant groups suffered…
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Jun- 2018 -28 JuneRestaurants
UK restaurant numbers drop with two closures a week
The number of restaurants in Britain fell by 0.4% in the year to March an equivalent of nearly two closures a week, the new edition of the Market Growth Monitor from CGA and AlixPartners has revealed. Analysts suggested that the decline comes amid fears among operators of oversupply in the…
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27 JuneFeatures
A changing appetite for craft beer
Once upon a time, beer drinkers consumed hoppy lagers, strong ales, stouts and wheat beers, but in the last half a century, the consumer has jettisoned these flavours for a lighter style of lager, with Budweiser retaining the title as the UK’s favourite. However, the past few years have witnessed…
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