Cga Peach

‘Pre-election jitters’ partly responsible for dip in managed pub trade

19-Jun-2017 By Georgina Townshend

Britain’s managed pub operators saw a 0.7% dip in like-for-like sales in May compared to the same month last year, according to the latest figures from the Coffer Peach Business Tracker.

Mounting costs pose real threat to on-trade growth

23-Feb-2017 By Nicholas Robinson

Increasing food and drink prices, as well as business rates revaluations, pose immediate threats to on-trade growth this year, new research shows.

Branded food pubs

Branded food pubs up 19% in past year

14-Dec-2016 By James Wallin, MCA

The number of branded food pubs increased 19.1% in the year to September – equivalent to more than one new addition everyday - the latest Market Growth Monitor has claimed.

Brexit

Post-Brexit boost for pub turnover and pub property viewings

21-Oct-2016 By Liam Coleman

Reports from Fleurets and CGA Peach have shown that there is no sign of the pub industry slowing down, despite the UK's vote to leave the European Union.

Editorial

Innovate to resonate in the battle for survival

09-Jun-2016 By Ed Bedington

The news that the licensed trade continues to shrink is somewhat disheartening.

Budget: "We need a system that encourages success"

03-Mar-2016 By Oli Gross

The decline in wet-led pubs has led to further calls for a cut to ‘punishing’ beer duty and support on business rates in the Budget on 16 March.

Sport

Rugby World Cup: Wet sales up £1,000 on key match days

20-Oct-2015 By Oli Gross

Despite a disappointing Rugby World Cup for the home nations, UK pubs and bars have enjoyed big uplifts - with key matches leading to a £1,000 boost in drink sales on average.

JDW targets increased breakfast sales

16-Mar-2015 By James Wallin, M&C Report

JD Wetherspoon is targeting more coffee and breakfast sales and introducing several drinks offers this week.

Waiting for food to arrive biggest frustration, survey claims

22-Oct-2014 By Noli Dinkovski

Food not arriving quickly enough is the biggest frustration faced by diners when going out for a meal, a survey has found.

Regional cities rival London for pub openings

29-Jul-2014 By John Harrington

Manchester, Leeds and Liverpool are starting to rival London for the rate of new pub openings, as cities continue to dominate new openings at the expense of towns and suburbs.

Coffee now drives all dining day-parts from breakfast to late night

28-Feb-2014 By Lesley Foottit

Coffee is key to all-day dining success in the pub sector, according to one industry heavyweight.

Events lead the way in boosting pubs’ sales, says study

20-Nov-2013 By Ellie Bothwell

Most consumers are unaware of events organised by their local pub, a new survey from CGA Peach has revealed.