The Market Pulse

Pubs have always been at the heart of British social life, but can they survive the pressures reshaping hospitality today? In this episode, Flora Zwolinski, Insight Lead at Lumina Intelligence, is joined by Ed Bedington, Editor of The Morning Advertiser, to explore the challenges and opportunities defining the pub and bar landscape in 2025. From rising costs, taxation, and closures to changing dri...

This episode explores the pressures and possibilities shaping the convenience retail sector in 2025 : from rising operating costs and retail crime, to hyperlocal community strategies, food-to-go innovation, and the influence of viral TikTok trends. Host Flora Zwolinski is joined by: Alice Leader, Senior Wholesale & Convenience Reporter, The Grocer Aidan Fortune, Editor, Convenience Store Together,...

From cold brews to collagen-infused blends, coffee culture is evolving—and fast. In this episode of The Market Pulse, host Flora Zwolinski (Senior Insight Manager at Lumina Intelligence) sits down with Harry Goddin, Commercial Director at the London Coffee Festival, to explore the biggest trends shaping the future of coffee. Discover how convenience meets quality in ready-to-drink formats, what’s...

We explore the latest trends and pressures shaping the Food to Go sector in 2025 – from rising price points and Gen Z-driven brand identity to health-forward offers and automation. Host Flora Zwolinski is joined by Finn Scott-Delany, Editor at MCA Insight, for a data-led discussion on what’s driving growth, how consumer behaviours are shifting, and where operators are innovating under pressure. Th...

Stay ahead of the curve with The Market Pulse, the brand new podcast series from Lumina Intelligence, decoding the data, trends and consumer shifts shaping the out-of-home food and drink landscape. Launching soon, our first episode, Feeding the Nation on the Move: The Realities of Food to Go in 2025, will dive deep into one of the most dynamic sectors today — featuring expert analysis from Flora Z...