The S4labour Blog
Thought leadership, industry commentary and S4labour’s insights… all in one place.
April Sales Figures
0.7% Fall in Sales in April Despite Good Easter Weather According to analysis of more than 100 organisations that use S4labour software, operators had slightly weaker sales than in the same month the previous year. Whilst the first quarter of 2019 had seen resilient figures for both food and drink, A sunny Easter bank […]
Benefits of PS4payroll
Payroll For Hospitality Providers Data from S4Labour directly feeds PS4payroll; reducing time, effort, and any potential for error. There’s no need to collate, migrate, or manipulate data. Payroll, pensions, and payments are all completed without hassle or stress. Payroll data feeds from the S4Labours scheduling and HR functions, so your team are paid right […]
March Sales Figures
Buoyant Sales performance for Hospitality Operators In March 2019. According to an analysis of more than 100 organisations that use S4Labour software, operators had strong sales during March 2019, with food sales and drink sales up in both dry-led and in wet-let sites. Going into April’s annual National Price Hike Day and an […]
Propel Multi Club – What We Learnt (Part 2)
Following on from the previous post about the March Propel Multi Club event, we have continued to consider what lessen could be learnt form the speakers and the people we met. Part 2 – The sector is changing and quality is key Against a backdrop of media reports that some sectors are currently suffering, it […]
Propel Multi Club – What We Learnt (Part 1)
What a success the March Propel Multi Club was this year! The team from Catton Hospitality had a great day speaking to a spectrum of people and were proud to be one of the event sponsors. Taking to the stage this year were a variety of industry experts, each with serious pedigree in their fields. […]
February Sales Figures
Buoyancy in the hospitality sector, according to recent figures from Catton Hospitality. According to an analysis of more than 100 organisations that use S4labour software, operators bounced back from the January blues to see strong sales figures in February 2019 compared with like for like figures from February 2018. Overall, sites achieved an encouraging […]
Another exciting opportunity to join the Catton team
As we continue to expand, we are recruiting for a Developer in addition to four other roles. The successful candidate will join the in-house development team at our Banbury headquarters in creating and maintaining cutting edge labour management software for the hospitality industry. Please see full details for this and the other roles below. We […]
January Sales Figures
According to an analysis of more than 100 organisations that use S4Labour software, operators faced challenging condition during the month of January. Against the back drop of Dry January, Blue Monday and Veganuary, there was a slight 0.9% drop in like-for-likes sales. Following on from a strong Christmas period, wet-led venues bore the brunt of […]
We’re Recruiting – Four Great Opportunities to Join Catton Hospitality
Due to our continued success we are currently looking for positive, professional and fun people to join us! We have four new vacancies: Product Manager Business Manager – Hotel & Specialist Product Manager – Forecasting/Reporting Training & Implementation Manager – Customer Success The full job descriptions for these positions can be found below. If you […]
Top Tips for a Successful Dry January
After an indulgent festive period, many will aim to kick-start a healthier lifestyle and limit their alcohol intake for “Dry January”. Studies estimate that over 4 million people plan to stop drinking for the first month of 2019. A cut back on spending and calories from customers makes it a difficult time of year for […]
Impressive December Sales for S4Labour Customers
December was another excellent month for operators. Following strong November sales, December like-for-likes were up 4.5%, according to an analysis of more than 100 organisations that use S4Labour software. Wet-led venues enjoyed a 3.9% boost in sales, thanks to a 6.5% increase in food sales. Meanwhile, food-focused businesses were the biggest winners overall with a […]
Top Tips- Making the Most of the Festive Season
Christmas is the “most wonderful time of year” for hospitality. After quieter Autumn trading, the festive season brings a surge in demand and a chance to drive repeat custom. The festive atmosphere marks an increase in footfall and a boost to profits. The best operators will exploit this further to maximise revenue in preceding months. […]