Inflation
Our coverage compiles our focused reporting on how inflation is impacting the UK foodservice and hospitality sector, from rising ingredient and energy costs to wage pressures, supplier pricing, and menu repricing strategies. We cover the knock-on effects across restaurants, pubs, bars, cafes, and catering firms, with expert commentary and operational insight to help owners, operators, and F&B executives respond effectively. Whether you’re managing margins, adjusting procurement, or making pricing decisions, this archive offers clarity on the inflationary forces reshaping the economics of hospitality.
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Dec- 2024 -16 DecemberNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 16/12/24
Levy UK&I and Excel London have made a multi-million-dollar agreement, strengthening their long-standing relationship. The partnership aims to build on its 25-year association with a greater emphasis on future investment. In addition, Levy will expand its in-venue food and beverage offer to Excel’s forthcoming 25,000sqm expansion. Levy has been Excel’s…
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16 DecemberRestaurants
Hospitality inflation falls to 2.2% in October
The hospitality sector saw year-on-year inflation fall to 2.2% in October according to the latest Foodservice Price Index report from Prestige Purchasing and CGA by NIQ. As the 16th consecutive month of inflation decline, the report says it provided further relief for businesses and consumers after years of high inflation. …
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9 DecemberPubs and Bars
Drinks sales return to growth during last week of November
UK drinks sales edged back into growth by 1% in the last week of November, according to CGA’s and NIQ’s Daily Drinks Tracker. It is a welcome upswing after a “tricky” previous week and fluctuations throughout the autumn and early winter. Drinks sales were up year-on-year on five of the…
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Nov- 2024 -27 NovemberFeatures
Key takeaways from HOSPACE 2024
The HOSPACE 2024 conference, hosted by the Hospitality Professionals Association (HOSPA) on 14 November at the Royal Lancaster London, marked a milestone in an unexpectedly positive year for UK hospitality. With record attendance exceeding 600 leaders and innovators, the event delivered critical insights and discussions on the industry’s evolving landscape. …
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21 NovemberNews
Roseacre Pub Company acquires 10th site with new Star Pubs lease
Midlands-based Roseacre Pub Company has taken its seventh pub with Star Pubs, increasing its estate to 10 sites, with plans to expand further. Roseacre Pub Company and Star Pubs are now undertaking a joint £350,000 refurbishment of The Roseycombe in Binley Woods near Coventry prior to reopening the pub in…
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20 NovemberBusiness
Hospitality sales slow in October as cost pressures mount
Hospitality groups achieved year-on-year sales growth of just 0.6% in October, which marks the fourth month of below-inflation growth in a row – meaning that data is currently at its lowest point since April, according to the CGA RSM Hospitality Business Tracker. The flattening of sales reflects fragile consumer confidence…
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18 NovemberPubs and Bars
Licensed premises rise 0.7% in Q3 despite budget pessimism
The number of licensed premises have risen for a second successive quarter by 0.7% between July and September, according to a new Hospitality Market Monitor from CGA by NIQ and AlixPartners. This rise was equivalent to approximately 661 net new openings, or seven per day, and follows a 0.5% rise…
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11 NovemberNews
UKH warns budget will cause job losses, closures and reduced investment
UKHospitality alongside notable hospitality bosses have warned the chancellor that plans outlined in the autumn budget will cause small business closures, job losses and reduced investment in the sector. Kate Nicholls, chief executive of UKHospitality, and UKHospitality board members, which includes the bosses of Fuller’s, Stonegate Group and Whitbread, have…
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7 NovemberNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 07/11/24
Wetherspoon boss Tim Martin has warned of rising prices following the autumn budget, though the pub group intends to “make every attempt to stay as competitive as possible”. It comes as Wetherspoon has reported that LFL sales in Q1 were 5.9% higher than the same period last year, as bar…
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7 NovemberNews
Bank of England cuts interest rates to 4.75%
The Bank of England has cut interest rates for the second time this year, with rates now cut to 4.75%. The bank voted by a majority of 8–1 to reduce Bank Rate by 0.25 percentage points to 4.75%. One member preferred to maintain the previous rate of 5%. It had…
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