Covid-19
Our COVID-19 coverage captures the full impact of the pandemic on the UKโs foodservice and hospitality sector, from lockdown trading restrictions and government support schemes to recovery planning, operational adaptations, and long-term business implications. This includes essential reporting for restaurant operators, pub landlords, caterers, chefs, and F&B directors navigating one of the most disruptive periods in industry history.
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Feb- 2022 -8 FebruaryBusiness
Consumer spending slows in January
Consumer card spending rose by only 7.4% in January compared to the same period in 2020, marking the smallest uplift since April 2021, as spending was dampened by ongoing Plan B restrictions, inflation, and rising energy costs. In light of this, hospitality and leisure spending swung to a decline last…
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4 FebruaryPubs and Bars
Drinks sales see โmodestโ revival following end to Plan B
Out-of-home drinks sales welcomed a โmodest revivalโ last week after Plan B restrictions were lifted across the UK, according to the CGAโs latest Drinks Recovery Tracker.ย It found that average drinks sales by value in Britainโs managed pubs, bars and restaurants in the week to 29 January were only 8%…
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Jan- 2022 -31 JanuaryNews
Drinks sales remain behind pre-Covid-19 levels, data finds
Drinks sales in England were 10% down on 2020 levels week, ahead of a โmuch-neededโ lift to the sector from the easing of covid-19 restrictions, CGA disclose. CGAโs Drinks Recovery Tracker revealed average drinks sales by value in Britainโs managed pubs, bars and restaurants in the week to 22 January…
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25 JanuaryRestaurants
UKH welcomes easing of travel restrictions
The news that international visitors to the UK who are vaccinated against Covid-19 will no longer be required to test on arrival has been welcomed by UKHospitality. The new rules will come into operation at 4am on the 11 February, and will apply to all inbound visitors to the UK,…
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25 JanuaryFood and Drink
December delivery and takeaway sales up 127% on 2019
Britainโs restaurant and pub groups recorded a 127% increase in delivery and takeaway sales by value from the levels of December 2019, according to CGA and Slerp Hospitality at Home Tracker. It revealed the spike was due to the Omicron variant discouraging eating out in the run-up to Christmas. This…
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24 JanuaryBusiness
Profit warnings from travel & leisure companies fall to 7-year low
Profit warnings issued by FTSE travel and leisure companies fell to their lowest level in seven years in 2021 despite the sector experiencing another challenging year, according to EY-Parthenonโs latest Profit Warnings report. In total, it said the FTSE travel and leisure sector, which also includes restaurants and bars, issued…
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24 JanuaryFood and Drink
Marble Arch secures cafe and restaurant signings
Marble Arch London has announced a host of new restaurants and cafes are taking to the area. It revealed London Chocolate, Chourangi, Creams, Chai Walla, Feya, Pizza Pilgrims, Wagamama, Five Guys, and Coffee by Real Eating Co. have all recently agreed leases with major landholders The Portman Estate, British Land,…
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19 JanuaryPubs and Bars
Managed groups sales dip 11% in December
Britainโs managed restaurant, pub and bar sector suffered a double-digit drop in sales from pre-pandemic levels in December, following the widespread cancellations of Christmas celebrations, according to the latest Coffer CGA Business Tracker. The research found that total sales in the month were down by 11% on December 2019, following…
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18 JanuaryNews
UKH Scotland calls for end of restrictions by 24 January
Ahead of todayโs (18 January) update regarding Covid-19 restrictions by the first minister, trade and membership body UKHospitality Scotland is calling for the current restrictions on businesses to be lifted by Monday 24 January at the latest. With Christmas and Hogmanay cancelled for hospitality businesses, the group said that โhospitality…
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17 JanuaryRestaurants
Fridays owner ups guidance following positive December trading
Hostmore, the owner of casual dining brand Fridays, and the cocktail-led bar and restaurant brand 63rd+1st, has said it expects full-year revenue to be ahead of expectations following stronger than expected trading in December.ย Trading for the month of December 2021 was ahead of early-month expectations despite the fact that…
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