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Diners are split on whether sound of people makes atmosphere better

August 21, 2020

Diners are split on whether sound of people makes atmosphere better

And just over half think the experience was less sociable than before lockdown.

A third of pub-goers think the sound of a crowd can make the atmosphere better

August 19, 2020

A third of pub-goers think the sound of a crowd can make the atmosphere better

As nearly two thirds think the experience is less sociable than pre-lockdown.

Nearly two thirds of shoppers think the experience is less sociable than before

August 17, 2020

Nearly two thirds of shoppers think the experience is less sociable than before

And only one fifth of them miss the buzz and sound of the crowd in-store.

Half of people who find pub atmosphere lacking think music would make it better

August 14, 2020

Half of people who find pub atmosphere lacking think music would make it better

And nearly half think the atmosphere was better pre-lockdown.

A third of shoppers think music can make the retail experience better

August 12, 2020

A third of shoppers think music can make the retail experience better

And over a third of them feel the experience was better pre-lockdown.

One third of restaurant goers feel atmosphere would be better with music

August 10, 2020

One third of restaurant goers feel atmosphere would be better with music

And nearly half think the atmosphere is worse than pre-lockdown.

Nearly two thirds of shoppers now think shopping is less fun

August 7, 2020

Nearly two thirds of shoppers now think shopping is less fun

And well over half of them are not planning to visit stores as regularly too.

Nearly half of diners aren’t enjoying restaurants like before

August 5, 2020

Nearly half of diners aren’t enjoying restaurants like before

And that’s not all. Nearly half are also intending to dine out less in future.

Over half of UK pub-goers just aren’t having fun like before

August 3, 2020

Over half of UK pub-goers just aren’t having fun like before

And our research shows the majority aren't intending to go to the pub as much post-lockdown.

Mind The Gap: Consumer Research Across Retail & Hospitality Post-Lockdown

July 28, 2020

Mind The Gap: Consumer Research Across Retail & Hospitality Post-Lockdown

A new and completely free-to-access consumer behaviour research hub for the retail and hospitality sectors as they reopen post lockdown; Startle Mind The Gap Research.

The Role of the Retail Store in 2019

January 7, 2019

The Role of the Retail Store in 2019

2018 was a year dominated by dismal headlines for retail.

How Customer Experience & Expectations are Changing in Retail & Hospitality

May 8, 2017

How Customer Experience & Expectations are Changing in Retail & Hospitality

It’s no news that customer experience in retail and hospitality venues is changing. Technology is evolving, expectations are higher, and businesses are having to work harder in order to ensure they are giving consumers the ‘on-demand’ treatment that people are now so used to.