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

The rising price of a pint in pubs

Pub customers are empathetic but they’re not stupid Blake Gladman, Research & Strategy Director at KAM give his opinion of...

Summer of socialising ahead

2021 looks set to be a summer of socialising for many UK consumers, if lockdown measures do lift. 36% of...

Local pubs will win customers back first

Our recent consumer poll showed that it will be the independent, local pub sector that will be the first to...

Return to “outdoor only” hospitality

A third will return to "outside only" hospitality 1-in-3 UK adults say they will return to hospitality when it re-opens...

The Power of the Pub

Before this dreaded pandemic hit, 15 million adults visited at least one of the (then) 47,600 British pubs each week....

Opting out of Mother’s Day

Consumers want the option to ‘opt out’ this Mother’s Day Nearly 1-in-5 consumers would like the option to ‘opt out’...

Licensees have their say

Pub companies get a thumbs up from licensees Licensees across 19 leading pub companies and family brewers have given a...

What’s next for alcohol-free spirits?

In celebration of the launch of KAM’s new low and no research report, we’ve spoken to a number of industry experts...

Hospitality at home

Home delivery and 'hospitality at home' have been growing significantly over the last 10 months. KAM Media MD, Katy Moses,...

The growth of Low and No beer

In celebration of the launch of KAM's new low and no research report, we’ve spoken to a number of industry...

The continued growth of low and no

The low and no category has hit the mainstream with consumer awareness of low & no increasing significantly over the...

The next phase in food delivery

Food delivery is fast moving into its next phase. Only 7% of UK consumers were using delivery apps on a...

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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 – Q3

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In partnership with Paytronix, 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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Low+No 2024: 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 2024

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

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UK Hospitality Salary Survey: Key Take-outs

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Originally presented at HRC 2024, this presentation takes you through the key take-outs from the 2024 ‘Largest UK Hospitality Salary Survey’

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