Sales

Business confidence in eating out stays low despite sales growth in November

18-Dec-2018 By Stefan Chomka

Business confidence among leaders of Britain’s eating and drinking-out market remains strained, despite like-for-like sales growth in the UK pubs and restaurant sector, according to new research.

Casual dining sector feels the pinch as like-for-like sales drop in October

19-Nov-2018 By Stefan Chomka

Like-for-like sales across the UK’s leading casual dining brands fell by 0.3% last month, reflecting the continuing pressure on the casual dining sector, according to the latest Coffer Peach Business Tracker.

Casual dining groups return to sales growth

17-Sep-2018 By Sophie Witts

UK restaurant groups saw a return to sales growth in August after a difficult summer.

Restaurant groups feel the heat as June sales fall

16-Jul-2018 By Sophie Witts

UK restaurant groups saw a 1.8% drop in trade in June as people flocked to pubs to watch the football.

ALMR launches hospitality diploma

21-Dec-2017 By Stefan Chomka

The Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers has launched its diploma for the UK hospitality sector.

Food industry 'ebay' seeks to unlock value in unwanted stock

11-Feb-2015 By Carina Perkins

A new digital marketplace for the food industry is helping independent pubs and restaurants source bargain stock direct from food businesses.

#AHC2014: Readying a hotel asset before sale

17-Oct-2014 By Melodie Michel

There are a few things hoteliers can do to ensure a smooth valuation and sale process, as explained by speakers at the Annual Hotel Conference 2014.

Restaurants and pubs backing Tax Parity Day report 20% sales uplift

30-Sep-2013 By Emma Eversham

Restaurant and pub operators backing last week's Tax Parity Day say cutting their prices by 7.5 per cent for one day helped boost sales by up to 20 per cent.

Eighty sites in seven years: Giggling Squid ramps up expansion plans

31-May-2013 By Luke Nicholls

Thai restaurant group Giggling Squid is sticking to its bold ambitions to become the first major national Thai chain with the appointment of a property director who will oversee its expansion target of 80 sites within seven years.

Diageo launches first ever Pimm’s special edition

23-Apr-2013 By Luke Nicholls

Drinks giant Diageo has launched a new Blackberry and Elderflower variant of its ‘traditionally British’ brand, Pimm’s, in a bid to drive sales throughout the summer period and beyond.

Erlenbacher introduces 'best selling' apple cake to UK market

20-Sep-2012 By Emma Eversham

Frozen bakery supplier Erlenbacher is launching its Premium Apple Cake in the UK, a best-seller in its native Germany. 

London continues to dominate UK hotel transaction market

23-Aug-2012 By Peter Ruddick

The value of activity in the UK hotel transaction market doubled in the first half of the year while London continues to dominate deals, according to new figures from Deloitte.

Manchester's Sweet Mandarin is latest restaurant to make products for retail

10-Aug-2012 By Emma Eversham

Manchester-based Chinese restaurant Sweet Mandarin has become the latest hospitality outlet to make a line of branded products for sale in retail. 

Decline in pub drinking drives beer sales down

21-Dec-2011 By Peter Ruddick

A decline in the number of people drinking in pubs has led to beer sales dropping by £2.2m this year, according to new data released by Mintel, although sales in restaurants rose slightly as the trend for matching beer with food grew..

Danmade launches marketing campaign and rebrands 'core' sparkler range

02-Nov-2011 By Emma Eversham

Celebratory sparkling candle supplier Danmade is targeting the restaurant sector in the run up to the festive season with a heavy-weight sales and marketing campaign.