Latest research blog posts.

Startle's Creative Director & Behavioural Science Expert, James, explains some of the ways restaurants can influence dining experiences.

Heatwaves, staffing struggles, and fans watch the Lionesses in their local. Our latest blog asks; Is hospitality feeling the heat? And how your approach to non-cash tips help staff retention & getting more punters through the door.

Amidst another mixed bag of retail sector news, what are the six major trends for retailers to look out for throughout the rest of the year?

Pub quiz question: What’s the most popular pub name in the UK? And what could the bar of the future look like?

What two household name retail brands are diversifying? And what factors have been impacting high street footfall in recent weeks?

Amidst a shortage of bouncers and glass bottles in the hospitality industry (and a lack of government help - boo!), how are 39% of consumers behaving differently now? Check out our latest blog to find out.

Money’s too tight to mention. Apart from in our new blog, as we look at the impact of inflation and cost of living on the retail sector.

Happy staff = Happy customers. In the midst of a hospitality recruitment crisis, this is more important than ever. How can you make your hard-working staff’s job a bit easier? Check out our latest blog to find out.

Could bricks help save clicks? It may seem inconceivable, but with increasing retail eCommerce costs, are bricks and mortar stores part of the answer? Check out our latest blog to find out.

More young people are returning to the UK bar & club scene, whilst more couples are getting married in pubs.

What trends look like being vital to retail’s continued resurgence?

March again saw more reasons for hospitality to be positive about the future, although it does look like the lay of the market landscape has shifted a bit in the last two years.