The KAM Blog

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

A bottle for every occasion

Good morning, and happy Bank Holiday Friday! One final Stateside instalment from me; The Drinks Business, this week, remarked on...

In NYC innovation is king

Good morning and welcome Y'all, As you receive this email I will be coming in to land at Heathrow following a...

Empowering the shopper

Good morning and welcome Y'all, As you receive this email I will be coming in to land at Heathrow following a...

Time to reconsider category positioning?

Good morning all, On my travels to Europe recently, I've noticed healthcare products being merchandised behind the counter in convenience...

How do you measure up?

Afternoon all, On a recent visit to trendy Brick Lane, my wine was measured out (generously) by Louise in the...

KAMera- An eye on Convenience 112

Good morning, and welcome to Spring (hopefully...) Just before the Easter break, we asked the members of KAMunity if they...

KAMera- An eye on the Ontrade 153

Good morning and welcome, One of my favourite things about working in the on trade is the exciting innovation and...

KAMera- An eye on the Ontrade 152

Good morning all! We've recently been working with a Pub Co who were looking to optimise the breakfast opportunity across...

KAMera- An eye on Convenience 111

Good morning and welcome, Apologies for my absence last week, I took a short break and decided that you could...

KAMera- An eye on the Ontrade 151

Good morning, At last week's Propel conference, many speakers mentioned "discounting" in the industry as being the Devil's work. It...

KAMera- An eye on the Ontrade 150

Morning all, What a week- it was great to see so many of you at the excellent Propel conference on...

KAMera- An eye on Convenience 110

Morning! Last night was KAM's 4th birthday party celebration drinks. Today I am NOT firing on all cylinders, but I...

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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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