SLTA ON TRADE SURVEY JULY 24
Thanks in advance for completing our survey
1.
How was trading in January - June 24 vs the same period last year?
Up by >> 10%
Up 1%-9%
About the same
Down 1% - 9%
Down over 10%
2.
What are your expectations for the summer trading period (June / July / August) vs the same period last year?
Up by >> 10%
Up 1%-9%
About the same
Down 1% - 9%
Down over 10%
3.
How many hours per week are you opening versus your trading plan ?
100%
75%
50%
Less than 50% or closed
4.
How many outlets are part of your organisation ?
Over 50
25-49
5-24
2-4
Single outlet
5.
Where are the majority of your outlets located?
City Centre (LEZ zone)
Suburban (non LEZ)
Rural
Across Scotland
6.
Are you seeing any major changes in the products that your customers spend their money on eg more food / less wine / more cocktails / less spirits / more local products ?
7.
Are you seeing any major changes in the timing of customer visits eg the occasions they visit, time they spend, visit when sport is on etc ?
8.
Is staff availability impacting on trading?
No
Yes, but we are coping
Yes and it impacts upon opening / customer offer
9.
Are you facing an increase in the rateable value of your premises?
Yes, over 50%
Yes, over 25%
Yes, over 10%
Yes, up to 10%
No increase or about the same
No, they are down slightly
No, they are down significantly
10.
Are you seeing increases in staff and supplier costs?
Yes, over 10%
Yes, 5% - 10%
Yes, 2% - 4%
Both are stable
No, they are declining
Other (please specify)
11.
What is your forecast trading performance for the rest of 2024?
Significant growth >>10%
Reasonable growth >>3% <<9%
Slight growth of 1% - 2%
Stable
Decline 1% - 5%
Decline >>5%
12.
What is the biggest thing the new UK government could do to support Scottish pubs and bars ?
Leave discussions to the Scottish Government
Work with Scot Gov on reviewing and aligning rates across UK
Reduce VAT in hospitality
Make it easier for migrant workers to get visas
Other (please specify)