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Fewer On-Premise Outlets, But Sales Are Up

Posted on October 8, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

The number of dining and drinking outlets in the US has dropped by 6.7% since March 2020, to just over 282,000, CGA reports. The 17.7% decline in the fine dining segment is around twice as steep as the casual dining … Continue reading →

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On-Premise Sales Flat or Easing, But Up 45% from 2020: CGA

Posted on August 29, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

The reason?  “Consumers are moving from a post-lockdown celebratory mindset to spending patterns that are more normal and sustainable” says Matthew Crompton, CGA Client Solutions Director, Americas, who adds that the average check is smaller as Covid restrictions ease.  Now … Continue reading →

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Top drinks brands dominate the On Premise as U.S. Consumers Opt for Familiar Choices After Covid-19

Posted on August 26, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

That’s according to CGA’s latest on-premise measurement (OPM) data which finds the top 10 beer, American whiskey, and rum brands have significantly increased their category share as many on-premise operators reduced their drink range. At a mega category level, beer … Continue reading →

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On-Premise Velocity up 73% vs 2020 Despite Slight Decline Over July 4 Weekend

Posted on July 19, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Across all states, value velocity remains strongly positive compared to last year, with all states either ahead or comparable to 2019, CGA data for the week ended July 10 shows. Average outlet dollar sales (velocity) trends are slightly negative  (-1%) … Continue reading →

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On-Premise Velocity 78% Higher Than Year Ago, But Lower Than in 2019

Posted on June 21, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

CGA’s latest sales data reveals On-Premise velocity in outlets currently trading is +78% higher than the same time last year in the week to June 12. The comparable week last year (to June 13 2020), while in recovery compared to … Continue reading →

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Sports Bars Find Full Capacity Returns for Events

Posted on June 14, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Sports bars and stadiums have recently been welcoming back events at full capacity.  That’s good news for operators. Before COVID-19 sports bars were visited by 1 in 4 consumers and are an undeniably important On Premise channel. However, consumers were … Continue reading →

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