City sales swing as challenges continue
Restaurant, pub and bar trading in major British cities is varying significantly, new CGA research shows—but some parts of the country continue to deliver strong growth.
Bristol and Walsall lead Britain’s growth spots
Bristol has seen faster growth in managed pub and restaurant sales than any other major British city, CGA’s latest ‘Top Towns’ report reveals—while Walsall in the Midlands is performing best among towns. The full 100 Towns report is exclusively available in full to CGA’s Trading Index Data Partners. Contact Andy Dean at andrew.dean@cga.co.uk for further information about the report and the benefits of partnering through Trading Index.
CGA’s ‘100 Towns’ highlights Britain’s current hot spots
Hove is currently the town with the fastest-growing managed pub and restaurant sales, new data from CGA reveals—while Gloucester has recorded the sharpest decline.
Targeting the Tastemakers, Capturing the Conformists
Pubs, bars and restaurants need to understand the behaviours of their consumers and not just their demographics, CGA’s retail business unit director Jamie Campbell told the Casual Dining show—and CGA’s segmentation tools can help.
Seven paths to growth in 2018
Engaging staff, adopting technology and getting more women into senior positions should be among the big targets for operators in 2018, CGA vice president Peter Martin told the Casual Dining show.
New World Trading Company: flexing for success
New World Trading Company is one of the country’s fastest growing pub and bar operators, and CEO Chris Hill shared some of the secrets of its success with CGA vice president Peter Martin at the Casual Dining show.
Business leaders hopeful for growth amid mounting challenges
Exclusive CGA survey reveals the impact of rising costs, over-supply and Brexit—but shows optimism for drinks-led businesses in particular.
CGA to set the tone for 2018 at Casual Dining
CGA will reveal leaders’ views on prospects for 2018 and cast an expert eye over challenges including rising food costs at this year’s Casual Dining show on 21 and 22 February.
Pubs and bars shrug off Dry January
One in five consumers now take part in ‘Dry January’, new research from CGA Strategy reveals—but pubs and bars have used food offers and soft drinks to tempt them in regardless.