COVID-19 restrictions power growth in drinks e-commerce
On Premise consumers are going online to get their alcoholic drinks in increasing numbers over lockdown, CGA reveals in ‘The Future of E-commerce’, an exclusive new survey of the market.
Delivered drinks can boost operators and suppliers in 2021
Lockdown gives pubs, bars, restaurants and suppliers a chance to claim share of the delivered drinks market from supermarkets, CGA’s latest consumer research suggests.
Delivery thrives again in lockdown
Food delivery has become habitual for consumers in Britain’s latest lockdown, while rising take-up of cook-at-home meal kits has given restaurants a welcome new sideline.
Hospitality industry can feel the love on locked down Valentine’s Day
Two thirds of consumers celebrating Valentine’s Day this year will do so by getting food and drink from the out-of-home sector, new insights from CGA show—a reminder of the occasion’s value to venues even if they can’t welcome guests in.
The challenge of building brand equity in the no and low alcohol drinks market
Dry January and health kicks give drinks brand owners new opportunities in the fast growing no and low alcohol category—and CGA’s new BrandBuilder solution can help operators and suppliers meet the challenge of establishing long-term brand equity and resonance in the on-trade.
Consumer confidence down, but vaccines signpost road to recovery
Consumer confidence about eating and drinking out has dropped by ten percentage points since October, CGA’s first 2021 Hospitality Consumer Forecast reveals.
Wine drinkers seek the old and the new from across the world
Nostalgia for holidays and a desire to broaden horizons will influence the way consumers choose wine when restaurants, pubs and bars reopen.
Loyalty in focus when the market reopens
Post-lockdown reopenings could give brands new chances to generate guest loyalty, the latest edition of the GO Technology report from CGA and Zonal suggests.
Change and polarisation in food choices highlight need for supplier support
The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered important changes in people’s attitudes to food and created a split between those seeking quality and value—but suppliers are well placed to help operators capitalise on post-lockdown sales opportunities.