by Abby Henson | Dec 4, 2025 | Sales Figures
The latest figures from S4labour reveal a steady performance for UK hospitality in November 2025, with overall like-for-like sales up 0.9% year-on-year.
London continued to lead the way, posting a 6.7% uplift compared to November 2024, while non-London regions saw a decline of 1.2%, underlining tougher trading conditions outside the capital.
Wet-led venues delivered the strongest growth, with sales up 1.4% year-on-year. Dry-led sites also saw a modest increase of 0.6%, reflecting more cautious consumer spending on food.
Richard Hartley, Chief Growth Officer at S4labour, commented:
“After a buoyant month in October (+5.4%), November is much more modest with the majority of businesses in decline. Following the recent budget announcement this level of sales is a concern for many operators.”
by Abby Henson | Nov 7, 2025 | Sales Figures
The latest sales figures from S4labour reveal a strong rebound for UK hospitality in October 2025, with overall sales up 5.4% year-on-year. London once again led the way, recording an impressive 11.1% uplift compared to the same month last year, while non-London regions experienced growth of 3.3%.
Wet-led venues were the standout performers, with sales rising 11.2% year-on-year across the UK. Food-led sites also saw positive momentum, with sales up 2.4% compared to October 2024.
Richard Hartley, Chief Growth Officer at S4labour, commented:
“After a quiet September, these numbers will be pleasing for operators and provide welcome reassurance as they gear up for the festive period. The gradual return of office workers continues to support city centre locations, helping them to outperform.”
by Abby Henson | Oct 6, 2025 | Sales Figures
The latest sales figures from S4labour reveal a mixed picture for UK hospitality in September 2025, with overall sales down just 0.1% year-on-year. London continues to lead the way, with a 7.9% increase in like-for-like sales compared to the same month last year. In contrast, non-London regions saw a decline of 2.7%.
Food-led venues in London saw an increase of 4.8% compared to a 4% decline outside the capital. Wet-led venues in London saw a strong uplift, with sales rising 11.9% year-on-year. In contrast, non-London wet-led sites experienced only marginal growth, up just 0.5%.
Richard Hartley, Chief Growth Officer at S4labour, commented: “Since April, the industry has largely managed to absorb rising operating costs, buoyed by strong sales during a warm and sunny summer. However, September’s dull and rainy conditions marked a turning point, with many operators experiencing pressure on both top-line revenue and bottom-line profitability.”
by Abby Henson | Sep 15, 2025 | Sales Figures
The latest figures from S4labour show a 2.9% increase in hospitality sales in August 2025 compared to the same period last year, with London once again driving the uplift. The capital saw a standout 10.5% rise in like-for-like sales, while non-London regions recorded a modest increase of 0.9%.
Dry-led venues across the UK were up 2.4%, with London dry-led sites outperforming at 9.2% growth. Outside the capital, dry-led venues saw a smaller uplift of 1.1%. Wet-led sites experienced a 4.2% increase overall, with London wet-led venues surging by 12.1%, compared to a marginal 0.4% rise in non-London areas.
Richard Hartley, Chief Growth Officer at S4labour, commented:
“London’s strong performance this August was likely boosted by the warmer, more settled weather compared to last year, which encouraged greater footfall across both wet-led and dry-led venues. However, ongoing cost pressures and more cautious consumer spending continue to temper growth outside the capital.”
by Abby Henson | Aug 26, 2025 | Sales Figures
The latest data from S4labour reveals hospitality sales across the UK rose by 2.2% in July 2025 compared to the same period last year, with London significantly outperforming the rest of the country. The capital saw a 9.8% increase in like-for-like sales, while non-London regions experienced a slight decline of 0.2%.
Food-led venues in London were up 9.5%, compared to just 0.5% growth outside the capital. Wet-led sites also saw a strong uplift in London, rising 10.2%, while non-London wet-led venues fell by 2.1%.
Richard Hartley, Chief Growth Officer at S4labour, commented: “London’s hospitality boom this July could be due to a number of factors, including above average temperatures and return to office culture, with operators well-positioned to capitalise on increased demand. Inflationary pressures continue to pose challenges for all operators across the country, likely dampening performance outside of London in particular.”
by Abby Henson | Jul 11, 2025 | Sales Figures
In June, overall sales were down 2.6% compared to the same period last year, the latest data from S4labour has revealed.
There was a significant 8.7% drop in sales for wet-led sites, while food-led venues edged up by 0.2% year-on-year.
London saw a 6% increase overall, however venues outside of the capital reported a 5.3% decline.
Mark Jensen, Chief Commercial Officer at S4labour, commented: “Despite record-breaking warmth in June, sales in drink-led venues were down significantly, pointing to deeper behavioural and economic shifts. For July and August, operators will be watching to see if this trend continues or rebounds, while still navigating significant cost pressures.”
