SLTA ON TRADE SURVEY JULY 24 Thanks in advance for completing our survey Question Title * 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% Question Title * 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% Question Title * 3. How many hours per week are you opening versus your trading plan ? 100% 75% 50% Less than 50% or closed Question Title * 4. How many outlets are part of your organisation ? Over 50 25-49 5-24 2-4 Single outlet Question Title * 5. Where are the majority of your outlets located? City Centre (LEZ zone) Suburban (non LEZ) Rural Across Scotland Question Title * 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 ? Question Title * 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 ? Question Title * 8. Is staff availability impacting on trading? No Yes, but we are coping Yes and it impacts upon opening / customer offer Question Title * 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 Question Title * 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) Question Title * 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% Question Title * 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) Done