The 2025 Fourth of July weekend delivered mixed results for the US On Premise, offering both high points and important lessons for drinks brand and suppliers. CGA by NIQ reveals how sales velocity peaked and dipped across this key holiday weekend.
Additional cost pressures from government policy around NICs and taxation combined with tough market conditions saw venue numbers fall in the first half of the year, with two premises closing every day for the first six months of 2025 – the new Hospitality Market Monitor from CGA by NIQ and AlixPartners, the global consulting firm, shows.
On Premise drinks sales bounced back into growth in the first full week of July thanks to widespread warm weather.
Matthew Crompton, CGA by NIQ Vice President On Premise, talks the latest data, statistics, and market trends for Bar & Restaurant News: On Trend in the On Premise.
New research reveals how hospitality operators can attract and retain guests by elevating their offering beyond just food and drink, as 74% of consumers say they would visit a venue that provides an elevated experience.
Britain’s leading pub, bar and restaurant groups finished a soft first half of trading with sales exactly level year-on-year in June, the latest CGA RSM Hospitality Business Tracker reveals.
The UK foodservice sector saw a significant resurgence of inflationary pressures in June 2025, the latest CGA Prestige Foodservice Price Index reveals.
Charlie Mitchell, Head of Insights and Consumer Research, highlights how a wave of challenger brands and independents are reshaping the On Premise with energy, creativity, and resilience. In a landscape often clouded by pessimism, these innovators are proving that optimism isn’t just possible — it’s profitable.
On Wednesday 16th July, CGA by NIQ brought together a vibrant mix of hospitality operators, drinks brands and agencies for a dynamic, full day walking tour exploring a selection of Birmingham’s most exciting venues.
Drinks sales in Britain’s On Premise fell below last year’s levels in the first week of July, despite support from warm weather and major events, CGA by NIQ’s latest Daily Drinks Tracker shows.
The Long Alcoholic Drinks (LAD) category has been one of the On Premise’s best performers in the first half of 2025. As suppliers and operators hit the key summer months, here are ten things to know about the performance of beer and cider in Britain and Ireland.
CGA by NIQ’s senior insight consultant Reuben Pullan on how green practice has taken a back seat lately—and what operators and suppliers can do to drive change
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