01 Feb, 2024 Hospitality Market Monitor – Mixed outlook for Hospitality in 2024 after 800 licensed premises lost in Q4 By Graeme Smith Craig Rachel Prevailing economic conditions meant 2023 was a difficult year for many industries, particularly those exposed to discretionary spending,...
15 Jan, 2024 The return of the deal in UK Hospitality and Leisure By Graeme Smith Craig Rachel A growing resurgence of sector M&A, amid more robust profit margins, means this year could be a busy time for both investors and...
12 Dec, 2023 Foodservice Growth Conference: Harnessing market optimism requires a watchful eye on cost, quality and operational excellence By Graeme Smith Azeem Ahmed Greg Holding 2022 marked the 10th Anniversary of AlixPartners’ Foodservice Growth event and, 12 months on, there continued to be a host of disruptive...
08 Dec, 2023 Konsumverhalten steuert auf Jahrestiefpunkt zu: Zurückhaltung wird sich in 2024 fortsetzen By Nordal Cavadini Beatrix Morath Cornelia Bruehwiler Zurückhaltung lautet das Credo der Stunde – zumindest unter den Schweizer Konsumenten. Wie unsere aktuelle „Consumer Priorities Survey“...
29 Nov, 2023 What Really Matters: Under pressure – Tighter regulations for the UK gambling sector By Tim Roberts Steve Braude Yalini Pathy The UK Government’s 2023 gambling white paper, High stakes, sets out sector reforms considered to be the most comprehensive since the...
08 Nov, 2023 Hospitality Market Monitor – Closures slow after Britain’s licensed premises drop below 100,000 By Graeme Smith Craig Rachel Britain’s number of licensed premises has fallen by 3.6% over the last 12 months to 99,916 sites, according to the latest Hospitality...
17 Oct, 2023 No R&R for cybersecurity in hospitality and leisure By Joseph Freeh In an ever-more digital world, the hospitality and leisure industries are flourishing by embracing technology to enhance customer...
12 Oct, 2023 Equity, diversity, and inclusion: Transforming the agenda for Hospitality, Travel, Leisure & Retail By Amelia Green Mark Veldon Graeme Smith Clare Kennedy Steve Braude +2 more... Show less The corporate world is swiftly recognising that Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) isn’t just a moral imperative; it’s strategically...
02 Oct, 2023 Times are tight, but people want to dine out anyway By Adam Werner Andrew Sharpee Molly Harnischfeger Restaurant consumer sentiment defies economic projections in fall 2023 We have reached the dreaded personal-finance cliff. Student loan...
25 Aug, 2023 Avoid running on empty with convenience store digital transformation By Trevor Boomstra John Benson Gary Bacon A wave of changes–stemming from tech innovation, consumer trends, and electric-vehicle adoption–is forcing convenience stores to...
25 Aug, 2023 The rise of the experiential consumer, and why DE&I is the future of the U.S. restaurant industry By Adam Werner Andrew Sharpee Molly Harnischfeger Derrick Yarbough TJ Wommack +2 more... Show less The post-pandemic spending spree is over, with recent data confirming our long-held view that consumers have made a lasting shift towards...
15 Jun, 2023 Could Saudi’s soccer investment recalibrate the finances of soccer clubs across the globe? By Dan Kelsall Chris Sanchez Filippo Guidotti Mori Jeff Barta +1 more... Show less In early June 2023, announcements were made that may fundamentally alter two elite sports over the next decade. The announcement of an...