Bouncing Back: Hospitality and Leisure in the UK, USA and Europe
The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the vital importance of the hospitality and leisure industry to the global economy. When the pandemic rapidly spread across the globe, nations had to take drastic steps to protect their citizens. Lockdowns and travel restrictions ground the hospitality and leisure industries to a halt, leading to millions of job losses worldwide. […]
Private Equity and uncertainty: the Catalan independence movement in Spain
The political tug of war between Catalan secessionists and Spain’s central government at the end of 2017 fostered a significant degree of uncertainty for investors and consumers alike. Analysts anticipated that PE houses would exercise caution and consumers would likely reduce their spend in light of the short-term risk engendered by the political crisis. Data […]
Casual Dining: Can It Survive the Delivery Boom?
While food delivery is by no means a revolutionary concept, the low-cost market entry for providers means that a plethora of platforms have sprung up in recent years. The services they provide include food delivery, matching gourmet chefs to consumers, farm to table food and platforms for supper clubs, to name but a few – […]
