The KAM Blog

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

Alcohol free pub

Pub customers drunk on virtue. Alcohol-free pub pop-up, Clean Vic, by Sainsbury's, pulls in the crowds. Katy Moses, MD &...

Coffee trends in convenience

Wake up and smell the coffee. Why coffee trends in convenience are growing but still fall behind the growth of...

Health and wellness

The only way you won't have heard the phrase "health and wellness" is if you've been living under a rock...

Community

Community The local store must go deep to understand their shoppers. Only then can they deliver an experience that brings...

Child-friendly

Today I'd like to focus on our future, the children, with a final mention of my trip Stateside. Whilst in...

New York, new ideas

Well, it was lovely to see the great and good of the hospitality industry at Tuesday's Bii Summer Lunch. Many...

Spending power of over 65s

Age is just a number? Spending power of over 65s is growing but should they be your target market? Blake...

TV sports in pubs and bars

On Wednesday night I was forced to watch what I was told would be "an amazing football match"- Chelsea V...

Happy birthday to me?

It's my birthday this weekend (feel free to send expensive gifts) and I've had a terrible experience trying to book...

Drinks Trade Regatta

Last weekend I had the pleasure of spending 3 days and nights with the great and good of the industry...

Alcohol Free Beer

“Nothing ever tasted better than a cold alcohol free beer on a beautiful afternoon with nothing to look forward to...

Personalisation key for keeping it real

It's been an exciting week here at KAM Towers with the launch of our new insight report, Ontrade Outlook, an in-depth...

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Reports & Whitepapers

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Managing Food Allergens and Intolerances

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A comprehensive look at both consumer and operator perspectives on food allergies and intolerances when eating out, carried out in partnership with Polaris.

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Family Dining 2024

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In this exclusive new insight report, KAM is putting the focus on family dining and uncovering consumer behaviour and attitudes influencing how families decide where and when to spend their time and money.

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Talent & Training in Hospitality

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As presented at the 2024 Propel conference this presentation focuses on ‘where we are now’ with regards to Talent & Training in Hospitality.

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The Ultimate Events Management Guide

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In partnership with Tripleseat, we’ve spoken to corporate event planners and hospitality operators to understand what venues can do to attract BIG seasonal bookings and created an informative guide for hospitality operators.

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Plan to Plate 2024 – Q4

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In partnership with NFS, this quarterly report tracks UK consumer behaviour with regards to hospitality venues.

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Future of Socialising: What’s next for the dry economy?

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UK adults’ evolving relationship with cannabis (THC and CBD), alcohol and other mood-altering substances and it’s impact on hospitality.

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