The Market Pulse

Raising the Bar: The Future of Pubs & Bars

Pubs have always been at the heart of British social life, but can they survive the pressures reshaping hospitality today? In this episode, Flora Zwolinski, Insight Lead at Lumina Intelligence, is joined by Ed Bedington, Editor of The Morning Advertiser, to explore the challenges and opportunities defining the pub and bar landscape in 2025. From rising costs, taxation, and closures to changing drinking habits, Gen Z consumers, and experience-led venues, they uncover what’s really happening behind the bar, and where the industry is headed next. Tune in for data-driven insight and industry perspective on: * The financial and operational pressures facing pubs * Shifting drinking habits and the rise of functional, low/no, and premium drinks * How sport, snacks, and innovative menus are driving new footfall * Why authenticity and experience will define the next decade of British pubs

Convenience Stores 2025: Hyperlocal, High-Tech & Holding On

This episode explores the pressures and possibilities shaping the convenience retail sector in 2025 : from rising operating costs and retail crime, to hyperlocal community strategies, food-to-go innovation, and the influence of viral TikTok trends. Host Flora Zwolinski is joined by: * Alice Leader, Senior Wholesale & Convenience Reporter, The Grocer * Aidan Fortune, Editor, Convenience Store Together, they dive into: * How retailers are responding to record levels of crime with tech solutions and community engagement. * Shifts in the retailer–wholesaler relationship, with price investments and own-label innovation. * The role of loyalty schemes as independents compete with supermarkets. * Why Food to Go remains a powerful footfall driver, and how new formats like Co-op On the Go are redefining the space. * How convenience retailers are leveraging social media and viral products to stay ahead. Curious about the data shared in this episode? Visit https://www.lumina-intelligence.com/ to explore our market reports and insight solutions.

Caffeinated Futures - Innovation, Wellness and the Third Space

From cold brews to collagen-infused blends, coffee culture is evolving—and fast. In this episode of The Market Pulse, host Flora Zwolinski (Senior Insight Manager at Lumina Intelligence [https://www.lumina-intelligence.com/]) sits down with Harry Goddin, Commercial Director at the London Coffee Festival [https://www.londoncoffeefestival.com/], to explore the biggest trends shaping the future of coffee. Discover how convenience meets quality in ready-to-drink formats, what’s driving the rise of functional coffee and Japanese influence, and why the “third space” is being redefined, while we also dive into sustainability challenges, tech innovations, and what it really means to serve a “speciality” cup of coffee in 2025. The insights featured are based on the following data sources from Lumina Intelligence: * ⁠Eating & Drinking Out Panel⁠ [https://www.lumina-intelligence.com/product/eating-and-drinking-out-panel/]: Tracks weekly behaviour of 1,500 UK consumers (2020–2024), totalling 78,000 annually across all eating out occasions. * External Sources: Includes desk research, GFK Consumer Confidence Index, and EY Item Club indicators. Curious about our reports and insight solutions? Get in touch at enquiries@lumina-intelligence.com to hear more, or visit ⁠https://www.lumina-intelligence.com/⁠ [https://www.lumina-intelligence.com/]

Feeding the Nation on the Move: The Realities of Food to Go in 2025

We explore the latest trends and pressures shaping the Food to Go sector in 2025 – from rising price points and Gen Z-driven brand identity to health-forward offers and automation. Host Flora Zwolinski is joined by Finn Scott-Delany, Editor at MCA Insight [https://www.mca-insight.com/], for a data-led discussion on what’s driving growth, how consumer behaviours are shifting, and where operators are innovating under pressure. The insights featured are based on the following data sources from Lumina Intelligence: * Eating & Drinking Out Panel [https://www.lumina-intelligence.com/product/eating-and-drinking-out-panel/]: Tracks weekly behaviour of 1,500 UK consumers (2020–2024), totalling 78,000 annually across all eating out occasions. * Market Sizing & Operator Data Index [https://www.lumina-intelligence.com/product/operator-data-index/]: Forecasts turnover and outlet data for 400+ brands in hospitality and grocery (2018–2027F). * Bespoke Product Data Collection: Surveys of leading food to go operators in Jan 2024, compared to Jan 2023. * External Sources: Includes desk research, GFK Consumer Confidence Index, and EY Item Club indicators. Curious about our reports and insight solutions? Get in touch at enquiries@lumina-intelligence.com to hear more, or visit https://www.lumina-intelligence.com/ [https://www.lumina-intelligence.com/]

The Market Pulse Trailer

Stay ahead of the curve with The Market Pulse, the brand new podcast series from Lumina Intelligence, decoding the data, trends and consumer shifts shaping the out-of-home food and drink landscape. Launching soon, our first episode, Feeding the Nation on the Move: The Realities of Food to Go in 2025, will dive deep into one of the most dynamic sectors today — featuring expert analysis from Flora Zwolinski and special guest Finn Scott-Delaney of MCA Insights. From premiumisation and tech-led innovation to youth-driven branding and the future of food-to-go post-pandemic, this is your insider view of what’s next. Follow us now and get ready to tune in.