Sales

Leeds ‘most vibrant’ UK city for hospitality, report finds

Leeds has been named the most vibrant city for eating and drinking out in the UK, with only a -0.2%…

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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…

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Drinks sales see ‘modest’ revival following end to Plan B

Out-of-home drinks sales welcomed a “modest revival” last week after Plan B restrictions were lifted across the UK, according to…

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Hub Box reports record sales for FY21

Hub Box, the Cornwall-based burger and barbecue business, has revealed FY21 total sales for the 11-strong restaurant group increased 75%…

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UKH urges gov to boost duty reforms

UKHospitality has revealed that while it has “heralded” the reforms to the alcohol duty system that were announced in the…

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Arc Inspirations secures £14m banking agreement

Premium bar operator Arc Inspirations has secured a new £14m banking agreement with HSBC, which includes a separate £5m facility…

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Drinks sales remain behind pre-Covid-19 levels, data finds

Drinks sales in England were 10% down on 2020 levels week, ahead of a “much-needed” lift to the sector from…

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Marston’s sales dampened by Omicron

Marston’s PLC has reported a 3.9% fall in total like-for-like sales for the 16-weeks ending 22 January 2022, compared to…

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December delivery and takeaway sales up 127% on 2019

Britain’s restaurant and pub groups recorded a 127% increase in delivery and takeaway sales by value from the levels of…

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Festive sales slide despite increase in productivity

Festive sales were considerably down in comparison to 2019, but staff headcounts and hours worked are heading in the right…

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