More than 7,000 licensed premises have not yet returned after last month’s ‘freedom day’, the latest Market Recovery Monitor from CGA and AlixPartners reveals.
Drinks sales edged further back towards pre-COVID-19 levels last week, as consumers continued to regain confidence after the easing of restrictions.
As the new Premier League season kicks off, CGA’s Consumer Pulse research suggests the Euros tournament may have helped to remind people of the pleasures of watching sporting events in the On Premise.
Sales in the contract catering sector grew by more than two thirds in the second quarter of 2021 as the sector continues its recovery from COVID-19 lockdowns, exclusive research from CGA reveals.
The Peach 20/20 Atlantic Club is back ‘live’ this September and heading for London, the beating heart of the UK restaurant, pub and bar market.
Consumers are spending freely on their return to nightclubs, CGA’s Consumer Pulse research shows—but many remain cautious about visiting.
The easing of restrictions and the return of late night drinking in England are helping to pull drinks sales closer towards pre-COVID levels, but Scotland and Wales continue to lag further behind.
Restaurants, pubs and bars are widening menus and growing starter, side and dessert sales as trading restrictions loosen, CGA’s MealMetrics service suggests.
Last week’s out-of-home drinks trading was boosted by ‘Freedom day’ and a welcome revival of spirits sales in the On Premise, CGA’s latest Drinks Recovery Tracker shows.
CGA research shows 56% of consumers have returned to restaurants, pubs and bars since 19 July, while continued focus on safety keeps sales below pre-COVID-19 levels
Hospitality businesses have suffered a £100.2 bn drop in sales from pre-pandemic levels in the 15 months since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the latest edition of the UKHospitality Quarterly Tracker with CGA reveals.
‘Freedom day’ on Monday (19 July) gave bars a much-needed injection of sales, after another week of trading well below pre-COVID levels for this time of year.
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