LONDON, UK — Each year, Allegra releases Project Café UK – World Coffee Portal’s analysis on the UK’s expansive branded coffee shop market. After an impressive two decades of sustained growth, this established segment has become intrinsic to UK lifestyle but is facing increasing challenges from a changing retail environment, economic pressures and on-going impact of COVID-19.
While Allegra predicts that the market will return to pre-COVID levels by 2024, it’s worth noting that:
- Neighbourhood cafés have benefitted from increased levels of home working as more customers shop locally
- A growing number of operators have responded by introducing hot beverage and food delivery to their business
- Drive-thru has proved fruitful as convenience and safety takes precedent over in-store experience
During these trying times, it’s more important than ever to connect and learn from each other.
The UK Coffee Leader Summit Virtual provides the opportunity to do so through online 1:1 networking sessions and a pioneering conference programme.
UK’s premier event for the branded coffee shop and food-to-go sectors goes online from 20 – 22 April 2021.
UK Coffee Leader Summit Virtual: How it Works
The unique event format can be seamlessly integrated into your existing work commitments and provides the tools you need to maximise your supply chain value, foster innovation and cultivate excellence.
Meetings
Buyer x supplier 1:1 online meetings
Knowledge
Pioneering business masterclasses
Connections
Virtual social networking sessions
