Category Archives: On-Premise

Memorial Day On-Premise Sales, Traffic Surge

Posted on June 23, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

All key states experienced double-digit positive velocity on Memorial Day, May 30, compared with the previous Monday.  Total U.S. sales were up 30%, driven by a 26% increase in traffic, according to CGA’s BeverageTrak data.  California experienced an especially strong day, … Continue reading →

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Hotel Visits Revival Spells Opportunity for Bev/Al

Posted on May 10, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Nearly 9 out of 10 (86%) of consumers who anticipate visiting a hotel over the next 12 months plan to do so for a vacation, new research from CGA finds. That’s a 9 percentage point increase from 2020.  And 25% … Continue reading →

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Premiumization Drives Recovery On-Premise: CGA

Posted on April 22, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Consumers in the US are opting to spend more on their drinks in bars and restaurants as premiumization drives the recovery of the On Premise after COVID-19, CGA said. . The premium price tier of the spirits market took a … Continue reading →

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Easter Sunday: Good News for Eateries, Not for Bars

Posted on April 14, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

With Easter coming up this weekend, it’s likely eating outlets will see a sales boost, says CGA‘s Matthew Crompton.  In 2019, Easter Sunday experienced velocity growth of +19% in these venues versus the average Sunday in the year to date, … Continue reading →

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What’s Enough Food in NY for Cocktails-to-Go

Posted on April 13, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

“Sandwiches, soups, or other foods whether fresh, processed, pre-cooked, or frozen. And the other foods are foods that are similar in quality or substance to sandwiches and soups,” says Gary Meyerhoff, general counsel, New York State Liquor Authority. A bag … Continue reading →

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Beer Pouring Open Rate Steady

Posted on March 28, 2022 by Joel Whitaker

Higher gas prices may lead people to cut back spending at restaurants, as suggested by Technomic, but they haven’t led to a decline in volume or the number of beer-pouring locations open and ready for business, according to BeerBoard, which … Continue reading →

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