The KAM Blog

Opinion and insight on the latest trends, news and innovations within hospitality and foodservice.

Message from KAM

A message to our clients and friends in hospitality We are thinking of each and everyone of you during this...

UK Convenience and Corona

Some press are reporting that, convenience stores are now the backbone of our communities. They've been there all along, my...

Corona and Hospitality

Well, where to start? The hospitality industry is in dire straits - you don't need me to tell you that....

Alcohol-free drinking

Alcohol-free drinking occasions are on the rise In celebration of the launch of our low and no research report, we’ve...

Low and no beer at home

Low and No alcohol - the 'at home' perspective In celebration of the launch of our low and no research...

Alcohol free spirits

Low and No alcohol - the brand perspective As part of our focus on low and no, we’re sharing a...

Low and no research

1-in-4 pub visits are non-alcoholic, according to new customer research According to our brand new low and no customer research, 25%...

Generation Z have arrived!

No generation is more influential than Generation Z By 2020 Generation Z will represent 20% of the UK work force....

Low and No alcohol

Low and no alcohol beverages are a growing trend, worldwide. In a short space of time the value of the...

Social media for indie retail

Everybody loves a social media statistic, right? We know that a lot of people use social media. There are approximately...

CBD infused drinks

The acronym 'CBD' is everywhere as we enter the last months of 2019. A recent article in The Guardian estimates...

Winning in technology

Technology is data. The world is full of data. Every action that you do is data. Every word you speak...

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Driving a digital connection with customers

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A look at the importance of building digital connections with pub customers away from venue

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Plan to Plate – May 2025

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This bi-annual report tracks UK consumer behaviour with regards to hospitality venues.

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Low+No 2025: Drinking Differently

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A look at Brits evolving relationship with alcohol and the growth of the low & no category. Report in partnership with Lucky Saint.

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Competitive Socialising 2025

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A look at the Competitive Socialising customer and the growing demand for activity-led venues and experiential leisure.

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LTC x KAM | Wellbeing at Work

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A look at employee wellbeing in the Hospitality industry and how we can improve the experience.

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The UK’s Largest Hospitality Salary Survey 2025

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This annual survey is based on feedback hospitality employees and aims to provide a benchmark of current salaries and benefits available as well as what is important to these employees.

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