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St Austell Brewery FY23 revenues rise 10% to £229.5m

St Austell Brewery, which owns over 160 pubs, inns and hotels across the West Country, has reported another “record” year…

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Over 70% of venues to invest in refurbs despite rising costs

Some 71% of hospitality operators are set to invest in venue refurbishments in the next year, a new survey from…

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Nearly 75% of consumers visited a pub or bar over Christmas

Nearly three quarters (73%) of consumers visited a licensed venue over the festive season, according to data from CGA. However,…

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Drinks sales back in modest growth after tough January

Drinks sales in the UK rose 1% for the week ended 10 February compared with the same period last year,…

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Franchises in and mid-market out: The year ahead for the restaurant industry

The last year has been a difficult one for the restaurant industry. While the pandemic was tough for a lot…

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Why are insolvencies more likely to affect the hospitality sector?

According to PwC’s outlook for 2024, there will be a significant rise in corporate insolvencies in 2024, just shy of…

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Hospitality to benefit from £7.4bn spending boost this Xmas

Brits are planning to spend up to £200 on festive outings throughout the season, amounting to an estimated £7.4bn splurge…

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Drink sales rise YOY for ninth consecutive week

On-premise drink sales increased year-on-year for the ninth week in a row, up 7% compared with June 2022, according to…

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High inflation impacting night time economy says NTIA

The Night Time Industries Association has said that high inflation is still impacting the night time economy and consumer spending.…

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Discounts and freebies: what else can loyalty programmes offer?

Restaurateurs and bar owners will be well used to the concept of a customer loyalty programme. From the large chains…

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