MRM Research Roundup: End-of-August 2021 Edition

This edition of MRM Research Roundup features the importance of internet searching, the struggle to acquire and retain talent, and the 25 best cities for restaurant workers.CGA’s COVID-19 On Premise Impact ReportThe latest BeverageTrak data from CGA’s COVID-19 On Premise Impact Report reveals On Premise velocity in outlets currently trading is +45 percent higher than the same time last year in the week to August 21. The comparable week last year (to August 22 2020), while in recovery compared to the height of restrictions, was still lower than the same week in 2019. 

Total U.S. 

Average outlet $ sales (velocity) trends have generally been flat or in slight decline in recent weeks. Whilst traffic has remained steady, this has been driven by a reduction average check value as post-COVID-19 celebrations tail off and On Premise spending habits return to normal.

All key states have experienced flat or slightly negative trends in the last two weeks, as recent growth in the US levels…