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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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Jan- 2025 -23 JanuaryNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 23/01/25
Wetherspoon has reported that LFL sales rose 5.1% in the first half, having benefited from a 6.1% uplift in LFL sales for the main Christmas period between 16 December and 5 January. However, the pub group is bracing for debt levels to be in the range of £680m and £700m,…
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23 JanuaryFood and Drink
Foodservice price inflation under threat after November prices rise
While year-on-year inflation fell to 2%, the 17th consecutive period of decline, November brought a return to month-on-month inflation with a 0.3% increase in prices, the Foodservice Price Index (FPI) from Prestige Purchasing and CGA by NIQ revealed. This, combined with the potential impacts of the Autumn Budget, raises worries…
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22 JanuaryNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 22/01/25
Knoops has welcomed Lush co-founder Andrew Gerrie to the board amid a sales uplift of 22% like-for-like during the five-week period to 29 December 2024. The company’s revenue growth of 79% year-to-date is also on track to deliver the business plan for the year ending March 2025, with annual UK…
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22 JanuaryPubs and Bars
December delivers 3.2% growth after late festive surge for pubs
Britain’s leading restaurant, pub and bar groups achieved year-on-year sales growth of 3.2% in December 2024, according to data from the CGA RSM Hospitality Business.The like-for-like figure is the Tracker’s highest point since May and is just above Britain’s general rate of inflation. It represents a solid performance for the…
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20 JanuaryNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 20/01/25
The latest Scottish budget will leave more than 2,500 businesses ineligible for support, UKH claims. The new measures outlined in the budget will provide 40% business rates relief for venues with a rateable venue up to £51k. The trade body fears that these measures entrench Scottish hospitality’s lack of competitiveness…
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20 JanuaryFood and Drink
UK drinks sales dip 9% in first week of the year
UK drinks sales dipped 9% in the first full week of January as consumers reduced their visits to the On Premise after Christmas and New Year, CGA by NIQ’s Daily Drinks Tracker showed. The “slow” week is in contrast to the final fortnight of last year, when sales jumped by…
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15 JanuaryNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 15/01/25
Some 27,951 venues closed their doors between March 2020 and September 2024 at a rate of 119 per week, according to data from CGA. However, 12,767 have opened during that time, either in vacated premises or in converted or new-build sites. The net result is that the estate of licensed…
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15 JanuaryBusiness
Hospitality has lost 119 venues per week since March 2020
It has been revealed that 27,951 hospitality venues closed their doors between March 2020 and September 2024 at a rate of 119 per week, according to data from CGA. However, 12,767 have opened during that time, either in vacated premises or in converted or new-build sites. The net result is…
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13 JanuaryNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 13/01/25
Arc Inspirations has reported a “record” sales rise of 10.8% for December 2024, with the help of three new flagship openings. The bar group saw total sales hit £2m, with average weekly sales across its 19 venues peaking at a “record” £106k of revenue per site. The three new venues…
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13 JanuaryNews
Consumer confidence rebounds as dining out surges in November
Consumer confidence recovers as 75% of people have gone out to eat in November 2024, CGA by NIQ’s latest On Premise Consumer Pulse Report revealed. The research, which provides suppliers and operators with insights into consumers’ latest habits and priorities, indicates that 92% visited the On Premise in November, up by…
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