Business Confidence

Confidence in hospitality sector climbs again despite cost challenges and rates threat

22-Nov-2023 By James McAllister

The optimism of Britain’s hospitality leaders has risen for the fourth quarter in a row, but they remain concerned about inflation in key inputs, and the challenge of business rates.

Operators turn to tech to combat staff retention

19-Sep-2023 By James McAllister

Nearly half of hospitality operators are utilising tech to improve staffing challenges such as retention and churn, according to the latest Business Confidence Survey from CGA by NIQ and Fourth.

Confidence high amongst hospitality leaders despite ongoing cost and staffing challenges

29-Aug-2023 By James McAllister

Optimism among Britain’s hospitality leaders has risen for the third quarter in a row, the new Business Confidence Survey from CGA by NIQ and Fourth reveals.

Business confidence remains ‘well below’ pre-Covid levels as soaring prices pile pressure on hospitality

19-Jul-2023 By James McAllister

Hospitality’s post-Covid recovery continues to be threatened by rising prices in multiple key areas, leaders have warned in the latest Business Confidence Survey from CGA by NIQ and Fourth.

UK eating out market poised for +4.6% value growth in 2023

05-Jun-2023 By James McAllister

The UK eating out market is forecast to grow by 4.6% this year, compared to 2019, according to new data from Lumina Intelligence.

Business confidence rising in hospitality despite inflationary pressures

05-Jun-2023 By James McAllister

Optimism among leaders of Britain’s top hospitality groups has risen since the start of 2023, according to the latest Business Confidence Survey from CGA by NIQ and Fourth.

Hospitality leaders' confidence falls as cost-of-living crisis starts to bite

05-Aug-2022 By James McAllister

The confidence of restaurant, pub and bar leaders tumbled over the second quarter of 2022 after costs soared for both businesses and consumers.

Optimism remains high but major challenges 'keep hospitality fragile'

21-Sep-2021 By James McAllister

Confidence among business leaders dipped slightly in the third quarter, according to new data from CGA and Fourth, but optimism across hospitality remains high following the summer trading period.