Dynamic Thinking
Quick‑service restaurants (QSR) in the UK saw revenue dip 1.3% between 2024 and 2025, with 66 of the top 130 brands reporting declines. Growth has come only from new store openings, not same‑store sales, prompting a wave of price‑focused promotions such as $3‑$4 meal deals and 20% of menu items offered in bundles. Operators are eyeing dynamic pricing to fine‑tune offers, a trend supported by a 2025 Toast survey showing 70% interest but only 7% adoption. Early pilots, from McDonald’s location‑based Big Mac pricing (≈$6‑$7) to RoomPriceGenie’s hotel rates ranging $292‑$508, illustrate the potential shift.
It Needn’t Be the Final Furlong for Fine Dining
Fine‑dining establishments are losing traction with younger diners, who favor venues that deliver Instagram‑ready experiences over traditional Michelin‑starred rooms. Executives like Martin Williams of Evolv Collection are experimenting with new chefs, discount schemes, and immersive concepts to broaden appeal. The...
Disruptors & Innovators in Retail 2026 Report Launched
Retail Insider and the Retail Technology Show released the 2026 Retail Disruptors & Innovators Report, naming Perfect Ted co‑founder Marisa Poster as Retail Disruptor of the Year. The report ranks ten pioneers, from matcha‑tea brand Perfect Ted to AI‑driven Kingfisher...
A Sweet Proposition
Quick‑service restaurants are pivoting toward bright, sugary beverages to win over Gen Z and millennial diners who are less price‑sensitive than older consumers. Brands such as Blank Street Coffee, Starbucks and Dutch Bros have seen cold, flavor‑forward drinks now dominate a large...