Workin’ 9 to 5 - Heatwaves, staffing struggles, and fans watching the Lionesses in their local.
As the Lionesses famous Euros win fades from memory (although I’m not sure Chloe Kelly’s title winner ever will) and as the August heatwave swelters on, we’ve got a heap of hot-off-the-press hospitality news to share.
Clearly, for football fans, there’s still no better place to celebrate than the local boozer. And with the FIFA World Cup kicking off in November, let’s hope England and Wales fans have something to pour pints about (in celebration or commiseration) to boost trade for pubs once again.
In fact, 1 in 2 customers would be more likely to visit a venue if they knew ‘non-cash’ tips were being shared fairly.
The report states:
“If a venue could demonstrate that they operated a ‘fair’ tip-sharing policy amongst its staff that it can be a key driver of incremental footfall and subsequent revenue to that business as well as putting more money in the pay packets of the hard-working staff at the forefront.”
With 92% of staff believing there needs to be more transparency in their business as to how these non-cash tips are shared amongst employees and 86% saying the tips they receive are important to their overall work satisfaction, considering how your business handles non-cash tips could be key to staff retention and getting more punters through the door.
You can’t control the weather (or English football results) but you can control creating a great pub and bar experience.
Yes, music is important, but it takes more than just music. We call it Music+.
For us at Startle, it is something customers tell friends about. Like a pub quiz played entirely through your phone and based on identifying songs you hear as you drink and chat with friends. It elevates a brand to distinction, with the atmosphere of all sites harmonising in unison. Ultimately it improves your bottom line.
Imagine an atmosphere that’s built to run itself, optimising the music and lighting to make sure the experience is always at it’s best and keeps the tills ringing. Couple that with incredible music mixes that are integrated seamlessly with your atmosphere and we’re suddenly talking about the bar of the future which we’re already building.
You have to walk the walk if you talk the talk, so here’s Will Barratt of Wine Inns on how we helped transform their brand’s customer experience:
“Startle's music+ service is exceptional. Their playlists are fantastic and I can control all of our venues from my smartphone. The service is backed up by Startle's Relentless Support™ team who are always on hand to answer any question or fix any issue immediately.”
Ready to amplify your brand? Get in touch to find out how we can use music and tech to help you achieve your goals.
Elevate your brand with strategic music solutions, designed to build an impactful audio experience.
Elevate your brand with strategic visual solutions, from digital signage to branded TV, designed to build an impactful experience.
Proactive account management, free player replacements, end-to-end support… our Relentless Support™ team are just that - relentless.
Get in touch to find out how we can use music and tech to help you achieve your goals.
Find out more about how we can use music and tech to help you achieve your goals.
Ready to amplify your brand? Get in touch to find out how we can use music and tech to help you achieve your goals.
Elevate your brand with strategic music solutions, designed to build an impactful audio experience.
Elevate your brand with strategic visual solutions, from digital signage to branded TV, designed to build an impactful experience.
Proactive account management, free player replacements, end-to-end support… our Relentless Support™ team are just that - relentless.
Find out more about how we can use music and tech to help you achieve your goals.
Find out more about how we can use music and tech to help you achieve your goals.
Startle’s research into the pub experience reveals that 36.6% of post-lockdown pub-goers miss the buzz of the pub, with nearly 2 thirds (62.6%) of people finding the atmosphere less sociable than pre-lockdown.
Whatever their strategy, retailers need to be smart and willing to adapt in order for their stores to survive. The best of the best will demonstrate how providing customers with memorable experiences in their stores can equate to long-term loyalty. With a willingness to adapt to digital trends, the right use of technology, and confidence in the role of their physical stores, retailer brands remain in good stead for 2019.
What two household name retail brands are diversifying? And what factors have been impacting high street footfall in recent weeks?
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