Drinks

DRINKS MASTERCLASS

Top tips for expanding your reputation for spirits

17-Apr-2024 By Rebecca Weller

As spirits sales continue to struggle across the on-trade, The Morning Advertiser (The MA) has looked into how pubs can maximise opportunities to push growth within the category.

Drinks sales boost shows 'value' of celebratory occasions

09-Apr-2024 By Rebecca Weller

Celebratory occasions and sporting fixtures continue to boost year-on-year drinks sales as consumers “save money” for big events.

Drinks sales in growth after weeks of decline

15-Mar-2024 By Rebecca Weller

Drinks sales across the on-trade have achieved year-on-year growth after more than five-weeks of stagnant or declining figures.

Economic climate slows drinks sales growth

11-Mar-2024 By Rebecca Weller

Managed venues closed February with further year-on-year drops in drinks sales as “shifting dynamics” make growth more “challenging”, particularly for the spirits category.

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY 2024

How the drinks industry can #InspireInclusion

08-Mar-2024 By Rebecca Weller

To celebrate International Women's Day 2024 the Morning Advertiser spoke to some of the leading women in the drinks industry to discover how the sector can #InspireInclusion.

Drinks sales up after four weeks of negative numbers

19-Feb-2024 By Rebecca Weller

Pubs and bars saw year-on-year growth for the first time in more than a month during the seven days to Saturday 10 February.

Drinks sales down for fourth consecutive week

12-Feb-2024 By Rebecca Weller

Drinks sales in Britain’s managed pubs and bars have dropped year-on-year for a fourth successive week, with train strikes adding to the challenges facing operators.

January drinks sales finish 8% down on 2023

02-Feb-2024 By Rebecca Weller

Britain’s pubs and bars closed a difficult January with a third successive week of negative year-on-year sales, data from CGA by NIQ has revealed.

Drinks sales in decline for second week in a row

26-Jan-2024 By Rebecca Weller

Drinks sales across managed venues have dipped below last year’s levels for a second consecutive week.

Drink sales dip as 'festive hangover' kicks in

22-Jan-2024 By Rebecca Weller

Drinks sales fall 7% against 2022 levels as festive “hangover” kicks in across the on-trade.

Drinks sales up 7% during last two weeks of 2023

05-Jan-2024 By Rebecca Weller

Drinks sales were up 7% year-on-year during the final fortnight of 2023, indicating “positive trends” for 2024 despite continued “difficult trading conditions”, according to CGA.

Drinks sales flat ahead of Xmas period

24-Nov-2023 By Rebecca Weller

Drinks sales were 0.5% up compared to 2022 levels in the week to Saturday 18 November, remaining virtually flat ahead of the crucial run-in to Christmas for operators and suppliers.

Xmas 'make or break' for sector as drinks sales dip

17-Nov-2023 By Rebecca Weller

Christmas period “make or break” for hospitality firms as drinks sales “disrupted” by stormy weather.

Drinks sales see strongest week since September

13-Nov-2023 By Rebecca Weller

Weekly drinks sales saw their best performance since September across the seven days to Saturday 4 November, data from CGA has revealed.

Drinks sales hit by reduction in 'big nights out'

03-Nov-2023 By Rebecca Weller

Daily drinks sales hit by “negative” trading figures as consumers “restrict” big nights out.

Storm Babet sees drinks sales fall after eight weeks of growth

27-Oct-2023 By Rebecca Weller

Year-on-year drinks sales by value fell for the first time in eight weeks during the week to Saturday 21 October.

DRINKS MASTERCLASS

Pubs need to 'stand out from the crowd' when it comes to wine

23-Oct-2023 By Rebecca Weller

Kickstarting the latest series of The Morning Advertiser’s Drinks Masterclass, we've looked at trends within the wine category and how operators can “stand out from the crowd” to encourage consumers to explore wine lists and boost sales.

Drinks sales up 3.8% but real-terms growth 'hard-won'

13-Oct-2023 By Rebecca Weller

Drinks sales in the on-trade were up 3.8% overall during the last six months, though inflation, rail strikes and soaring costs make real terms growth "hard-won", CGA data has revealed.

Drinks sales up but real-terms growth 'hard won'

22-Sep-2023 By Rebecca Weller

Drinks sales in managed venues were ahead of 2022 levels for the fifth week in a row in the seven days to Saturday 16 September though real-terms growth will continue to be “hard won”.

Drinks sales hit double digit YOY growth

15-Sep-2023 By Rebecca Weller

Drinks sales in the on-trade hit double-digit growth year-on-year (YOY) in the seven days to Saturday 9 September.

Drinks sales in decline for second consecutive week

31-Jul-2023 By Rebecca Weller

Wine sales saw a surge as the weather cooled despite drinks sales in the on-trade falling year-on-year for a second week in a row, the latest Drinks Recovery Tracker from CGA by NIQ has revealed.

Drinks sales in decline as weather cools

21-Jul-2023 By Rebecca Weller

After an 11-week stretch of year-on-year growth, drinks sales in the on-trade dropped below 2022 levels in the week to Saturday 15 July.

Drinks sales up 7%

03-Jul-2023 By Rebecca Weller

Drinks sales in the on-trade were ahead of 2022 levels at the end of last month, marking the ninth consecutive week of year-on-year growth.

Drinks sales show 'fragility' of year-on-year growth

11-Apr-2023 By Rebecca Weller

Drinks sales in the on-trade were down by 3% in the seven days to Saturday 25 March, the latest Drinks Recovery Tracker from CGA by NIQ’s Drinks Recovery Tracker has revealed.

Premium and craft ciders lead on-trade trends

31-Mar-2023 By Rebecca Weller

Premium and craft ciders offer operators a “great opportunity” for growth as the premiumisation trend becomes more “apparent”, new data has revealed.

Drinks sales fall behind 2022 levels for the first time

20-Mar-2023 By Rebecca Weller

Average drinks sales in managed venues in the week to Saturday 11 March were 3% behind compared with the same period last year, the latest CGA by NIQ’s latest Drinks Recovery Tracker has revealed.

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY 2023

International Women's Day: how can the drinks industry #EmbraceEquity?

08-Mar-2023 By The Morning Advertiser

To celebrate International Women's Day 2023 on Wednesday 8 March, the Morning Advertiser spoke to some of the leading women in the drinks industry to discover how the sector can #EmbraceEquity.

Drinks sales show growth amid 'difficult trading environment'

20-Feb-2023 By Rebecca Weller

Drinks sales across the on-trade continue to show year-on-year growth despite “difficult trading environment”, the latest Drinks Recovery Tracker from CGA by NielsenIQ has revealed.

Feb rail strikes had 'lesser impact' on sector

13-Feb-2023 By Rebecca Weller

Recent rail strikes had a “lesser impact” on drinks sales than previous ones as consumers become accustomed to “adjusting plans”, the latest Drinks Recovery Tracker from CGA by NielsenIQ has revealed.

C&C Group clients unable to place orders for weeks

10-Feb-2023 By Rebecca Weller

Customers of drinks distributor C&C Group have been struggling to order stock for several weeks due to “major system upgrades”, forcing some operators to “waste time” scrambling between high-street shops to avoid shortages.

Spirits sales 'flattened' during last week of January

06-Feb-2023 By Rebecca Weller

Spirit sales “flattened” in the seven days to 28 January as consumers continued to reduce big nights out at the weekends, the latest Drinks Recovery Tracker from CGA by NielsenIQ has revealed.

Soft drinks powering sales in January

30-Jan-2023 By Rebecca Weller

Soft drinks were the driving force behind sales at managed venues in the seven days to Saturday 21 January, the latest Drinks Recovery Tracker from CGA by NielsenIQ has revealed.

Drinks sales 1% down vs pre-pandemic levels

24-Jan-2023 By Rebecca Weller

Average drinks sales in Britain’s managed venues in the week to Saturday 14 January were 1% down vs 2020, the latest Drinks Recovery Tracker from CGA by NielsenIQ has revealed.

Drinks sales show 'pleasing start' to year

16-Jan-2023 By Rebecca Weller

Drinks sales during the first week of January showed a “pleasing start” to 2023 but inflation and rail strikes meant trade was still below pre-Covid levels, the latest Drinks Recovery Tracker from CGA by NielsenIQ has revealed.

Xmas drinks sales show 'negative comparisons'

09-Jan-2023 By Rebecca Weller

December’s drinks sales showed positive year-on-year growth within the on-trade but remained well below pre-pandemic levels, the latest Drinks Recovery Tracker from CGA by NielsenIQ has revealed.

Greene King offering free drinks to tackle loneliness

06-Jan-2023 By Rebecca Weller

Pub operator and brewer Greene King has pledged to offer a free drink to customers on Wednesday 11 January in a bid to tackle loneliness and bolster community spirit.

Drinks sales 15% ahead of 2021

21-Dec-2022 By Rebecca Weller

Average drinks sales in Britain’s managed venues during the seven days to Saturday 10 December were 15% ahead of 2021 levels, the latest Drinks Recovery Tracker from CGA by NielsenIQ has revealed.

Majestic freezes trade prices

12-Dec-2022 By Rebecca Weller

Majestic Wine has announced price freezes for its on-trade partners until spring next year.

Inflation holding sales 'substantially' behind

12-Dec-2022 By Rebecca Weller

Average drinks sales by value in Britain’s managed pub, bar and restaurant venues in the seven days to Saturday 3 December were 8% ahead of 2021 levels, the latest Drinks Recovery Tracker from CGA by NielsenIQ has revealed.

World Cup sees drinks sales exceed inflation

05-Dec-2022 By Rebecca Weller

Average sales by volume in Britain’s managed pubs, bars and restaurants saw growth for the tenth successive week in the seven days to Saturday 26 November, the latest Drinks Recovery Tracker from CGA by NielsenIQ has revealed.

Pornstar Martini most sold cocktail in 2022

01-Dec-2022 By Rebecca Weller

The Pornstar Martini has been crowned the UK’s favourite cocktail, according to data from Revolution Bars.

Pint sees biggest price hike in 10 years

17-Nov-2022 By Rebecca Weller

The average cost of a pint of draught lager saw its biggest increase in 10 years between October 2021 and October 2022, figures released yesterday (Wednesday 16 November) by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) have revealed.

Fuller's slashes prices for birthday celebrations

10-Nov-2022 By Rebecca Weller

Large pub operator Fuller, Smith, and Turner is celebrating its 177th birthday by inviting customers to toast the milestone with discounted drinks.

Drinks sales 2% up vs 2021 over Halloween

07-Nov-2022 By Rebecca Weller

Average drinks sales by value in Britain’s managed pubs, bars, and restaurants in the seven days to Saturday 29 October were 2% up compared to the same week in 2021, the latest CGA by NielsenIQ Drinks Recovery Tracker has revealed.

Inflation holds sales down in real terms

25-Oct-2022 By Rebecca Weller

Drink sales in Britain’s on-trade have exceeded last year’s levels for the fourth week in a row but remained down in real terms due to rising inflation, the latest Drinks Recovery Tracker from CGA by NielsenIQ has revealed.

Trade boosted by extra bank holiday

03-Oct-2022 By Rebecca Weller

Average drinks sales in Britain’s managed pubs, bars and restaurants in the seven days to Saturday 24 September were 1% ahead compared with the same week last year, the latest CGA by NielsenIQ Drinks Recovery Tracker has revealed.

Drinks sales in August 'inflation beating'

13-Sep-2022 By Rebecca Weller

Drinks sales in Britain’s managed pubs, bars, and restaurants in the seven days to Saturday 3 September were 10% ahead compared with the same week last year, the latest CGA by NielsenIQ’s latest Drinks Recovery Tracker has revealed.

Drinks sales 0.5% ahead of a year ago

05-Sep-2022 By Rebecca Weller

Drinks sales in Britain’s managed pubs, bars, and restaurants in the seven days to Saturday 27 August were 0.5% ahead compared with the same week one year ago, the latest CGA by Nielsen IQ’s Drinks Recovery Tracker has revealed.

Drinks sales 1% down vs 2019

30-Aug-2022 By Rebecca Weller

Drinks sales in Britain’s managed pubs, bars, and restaurants were 1% down in the seven days to Saturday 20 August compared with the same week in 2019, the latest CGA Drinks Recovery Tracker has revealed.

Drinks sales 9% ahead of 2019

22-Aug-2022 By Rebecca Weller

Drinks sales in Britain’s managed pubs, bars, and restaurants in the seven days to Saturday 13 August were 9% ahead of the same week in 2019, the latest CGA by NielsenIQ’s Drinks Recovery Tracker has revealed.