Inflation

UK restaurant deliveries stabilise after post-Covid slide

Delivery and takeaway sales at Britain’s top managed restaurant groups in May were just 1% behind the same month last…

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BoE raises interest rate to 15-year high

The Bank of England (BoE) has raised interest rates for the 13th consecutive time to 5%, the highest level in…

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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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May bank holidays help boost hospitality sales by 5.6%

Like-for-like sales within hospitality increased by 5.6% in May due to a succession of bank holidays that included an extended…

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Drinks sales jump 15% in second week of June

Drinks sales in the UK rose 15% in the week ended Saturday 10 June compared with the same week in…

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Can all restaurants profit from introducing vegan meals?

Many establishments renowned for their non-vegetarian cuisine are cutting down on their meat-based menu as they become more ecologically conscious…

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Fullers sees 33% rise in revenues to £336.6m

Pub and hotel chain Fuller, Smith and Turner has reported a 33% rise in revenues to £336.6m in FY2023 compared…

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Foodservice price inflation goes back above 20% in April

Foodservice price inflation has unexpectedly risen back above 20% to 21.4% in April, according to data from CGA. Price increases…

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Everards turnover hits £31.4m in FY22

Leicestershire-based brewer and pub operator Everards has reported a turnover of £31.4m for the year ended September 2022.  The 154…

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