All articles by Finn Scott-Delany – Page 20
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NewsCreams approaches 100 milestone
Creams is continuing its nationwide expansion with the opening of three new dessert cafés in London, bringing its portfolio to 100 sites.
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Analysis & InsightHospitality drives job vacancies to record high
The number of employees on UK payrolls recovered to pre-pandemic levels last month, however vacancies also reached a record high, driven by staffing issues in the hospitality sector, according to data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
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NewsScotland approves Covid pass scheme
The Scottish Parliament has approved a plan for proof of vaccine to be required in order to gain entry nightclubs and many large events from 1 October.
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NewsStonegate reports ‘small uplift’ in city sites
Stonegate has reported a small, encouraging uplift in sales as workers return to offices, but has warned uncertainty over Covid passports could yet hamper the recovery of the late-night sector it operates in.
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NewsGordon Ramsay reveals plans to expand Bread Street Kitchen across the UK
Gordon Ramsay Restaurants has reported a loss of £5.1m for 2020, but remains committed to its growth strategy.
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Analysis & Insight‘We are seeing a big uptick in bookings in the months ahead’
City centre-based operators have reported a pick-up in trade this week as workers return to offices, as well as a boost in forward bookings in the run-up to Christmas.
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NewsBoxpark secures investment from LDC
Boxpark is set to accelerate its expansion plans after securing new investment, the company has told MCA.
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InterviewsMarket Operations: ‘This is a story about regeneration’
A market for some 700 years, Nick Johnson’s reinvention of Altrincham Market into a thriving food hub has been credited with revitalising the town, and kickstarting the food hall trend. In this interview, which took place some 18 months ago on the eve of the pandemic, the former architect and designer traces the genesis of his vision back to his work helping create Manchester’s modern cultural identity. He explains why Market Operations isn’t a concept – and why the authenticity and community roots of the model can’t be copied.
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NewsWilkinson departs Byron
Bryon operator Famously Proper has announced CEO Simon Wilkinson has stepped down, to be replaced by Gavin Cox.
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NewsVaccine passport plan to go ahead
The government has confirmed it will move forward with plans to introduce vaccine passports for nightclubs and other crowded indoor venues in England from the end of next month.
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NewsUrban Pubs & Bars forms JV for ‘rapid growth’
Urban Pubs & Bars has entered into partnership with Davidson Kempner and Global Mutual to support and accelerate the growth of the company.
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News‘Pubs are all about walk-ins’
JW Lees has hailed a resurgence of walk-ins as good news for the pub industry.
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NewsAdnams reports strong returning demand
Adnams has posted a loss of £3.1m for the six months to 30 June 2021, as it reports strong returning demand from customers in its East Anglia heartland. The brewery and pub operator reported a turnover of £20.5m, marginally less than the £20.6m it posted for the same period in ...
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NewsFulham Shore eyes 150 new sites
Fulham Shore has 12 sites in legal negotiations, with a further 150 locations identified as part of its medium term growth plans.
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NewsJust Eat grows orders by 76%
Just Eat processed 135m orders in the first six months of 2021, a growth rate of 76% compared with the same period last year.
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Analysis & InsightThe slow simmer of Pho
Pho has taken a slow and steady approach to growth, seeing it reach 30 sites over 15 years. As TriSpan acquires a majority stake in the brand, Finn Scott-Delany examines the trajectory of the Vietnamese noodle specialist, and how it might be accelerated under the man who grew Yo! Sushi to 100 sites.
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NewsDeliveroo grows orders, narrows losses
Deliveroo’s losses narrowed to £104.8m as it continued to invest in growing the delivery company.
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NewsThe Ivy orders cultural review over ‘ignorant’ ad
The Ivy Collection has promised to review the concept, culture, and all internal and external processes of its Asia off-shoot, after being heavily criticized for a “culturally insensitive” advert.
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Analysis & InsightSports give pub sector boost back to growth
Pubs, bars and clubs saw 30.5% growth in July compared to the same month in 2019, as consumers socialised in beer gardens and returned to nights out.
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InterviewsBoparan: ‘Delivery is performing better than ever’
It is the launch day of Boparan Restaurant Group’s latest concept, the multi-brand, 180-cover Restaurant Hub.