Sector sales up 60% from 2019 on 12 April

Like-for-like sales from hospitality businesses able to trade on 12 April this year - when the industry officially reopened in England - were up nearly 60% compared to the same day in 2019, according to new data.

The figures, which come from CGA's latest insights, note that only 38.2% of restaurants, pubs and bars in the UK have access to outside space - around 41,100 premises.

"The first day of trading after England's lockdown showed a fairly solid performance and demonstrates how consumers were keen to enjoy their first drink out - with like-for-like drinks sales up nearly 115% for outlets that were open compared with the equivalent day in 2019," comments CGA managing director for UK and Ireland Jonny Jones.

"Food sales didn't fare quite so well, at 12% below 2019 levels, but this is understandable given that operators can currently only trade outside." 

Hospitality businesses in England can now trade outdoors in line with the latest government rules, and the sector is hoping to resume indoor trading from 17 May. 

 

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