The KAM Blog

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

The new ‘Big Night In’

The ‘Big Night In’ reimagined The lockdown may have been designed to keep us apart but in many respects, it...

New breed of beer enthusiasts

A new breed of beer enthusiast emerges from lockdown Three months spent in lockdown has significantly shifted the way many...

2020 hospitality consumer trends

As we know all too well, m​​​any industries have suffered during this pandemic, but the effect on the UK hospitality...

NPS in hospitality

Hospitality NPS (net promoter scores) are soaring NPS in hospitality is soaring according to this week’s Customer Sentiment Tracker from...

Customer sentiment in hospitality

New customer sentiment tracker starts strong We're delighted to have joined forces with guest feedback platform, Feed it Back to offer...

Hospitality re-opens

Hospitality re-opens to mixed feelings "Super Saturday" has now been and gone. The hospitality industry is reflecting on how the...

Return of the pub

Return of the Pub – What to expect when pubs re-open. KAM's brand-new research study - Return of the Pub...

Retaining new customers

No1 priority for convenience retail: retaining new customers There is no shortage of predictions, advice, insights about what the ‘new...

Distancing in restaurants

Inspiring solutions for social distancing in restaurants - it IS possible! The very idea of 'social distancing' people in restaurants...

The new normal for retail

What is the 'new normal' for food and grocery retail? Last week, Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab stated that the UK...

Convenience post lockdown

Massive price war predicted for convenience retail post-lockdown Convenience retail consultant, Scott Annan, founder of the Independent Retailer Owners Forum,...

Hospitality in lockdown

Two-thirds of hospitality businesses say they will not survive another three months of lockdown KAM has found that two thirds...

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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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