The latest data from S4labour shows a slight increase in overall sales for January, with a year-on-year growth of 1.9%.
Sales in London experienced a significant rise, jumping by 8.6%, while non-London regions saw a minimal decline of 0.1%. Food-focused establishments reported a notable 2.6% increase in sales, and drink-focused venues saw a modest rise of 0.3%.
S4labour’s Chief Growth Officer, Richard Hartley, commented: “It is good to see the hospitality sector showing resilience, particularly in London where sales have surged by 8.6% compared to the same month last year. Operators will be prioritising maximising revenue before the estimated 10% increase in labour costs hits in April.”
