Inflation

Deliveroo warns of growth hit despite strong Q3 

Deliveroo has warned that future sales could be hit by the ongoing cost of living crisis, despite welcoming continued year-on-year…

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Rising food prices push inflation back to 10.1%

Inflation has returned to the 40-year high of 10.1% in September, up from 9.9% in August, with rising food prices…

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Hospitality driving recovery in cities post-Covid, CGA finds

The hospitality sector is driving the economic recovery of major cities post-pandemic, with Birmingham reported as the most vibrant city…

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Pret A Manger announces £10m staff pay rise

Pret A Manger has announced it will be investing an additional £10m in staff pay to support its UK workforce…

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Why do casual dining sites thrive in economic uncertainties?

“Quick service restaurant companies like us often do well during periods of recession and economic uncertainty,” says Richard Morris, chief…

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Number of pubs ‘vanishing’ up by 50% in last 3 months

The number of pubs that have vanished from the communities that they once served has rocketed by 50% in the…

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Drink demand keeps Marston’s sales afloat in FY22

Marston’s has announced that total retail sales for the year to 1 October were up by 2% against FY19, predominantly…

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Foodservice Price Index tops 15% for the first time 

Food and drink price inflation in hospitality hit 15% for the first time in the history of the CGA Prestige…

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JD Wetherspoon posts £30.4m loss

JD Wetherspoon has reported a pre-tax loss of £30.4m for the 53 weeks ended 31 July 2022 (FY22) amid what…

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Is the UK pub and bar market on track for £8bn growth in 2022?

“There’s a plethora of difficult situations for pubs at the moment; penetration is down and spending is relatively flat,” says…

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