Night Time Economy Monitor shows venue decline in Greater London, regional recovery noted

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 22

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What happened

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The Night Time Economy Market Monitor, produced by NIQ and CGA, found that late-night venue numbers are 28.7% below March 2020 levels, equating to an average of 12 net closures monthly. While Greater London saw a 15.5% decline, Newcastle and Liverpool were only 5.5% below pre-Covid levels.

From morningadvertiser.co.uk

Why it matters

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The report details a significant contraction in the night-time economy, noting that nightclubs are down 36.1% and that consumer habits have shifted, with 25.1% of sales occurring between 5 pm and 7 pm. The findings put pressure on the government to address the severe economic decline in the sector.

From morningadvertiser.co.uk

Who's involved

NIQProduced the market monitor alongside CGA
CGACo-produced the monitor, supplying intelligence and data to NIQ
Greater LondonThe administrative area used for comparison against regional recovery
governmentThe governing body that the report calls upon to make policy decisions
LiverpoolA city highlighted for its relative economic recovery in the night-time economy
NewcastleA city highlighted for its relative economic recovery in the night-time economy

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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Greater LondonSpeculative
The decline in the night-time economy might affect commercial revenue and demand within Greater London.
governmentSpeculative
The findings could influence government investment decisions and policy regulation for the sector.

Coverage

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Sep 22morningadvertiser.co.uk