All articles by Finn Scott-Delany – Page 36
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NewsDefiance grows in face of Christmas rules
News that the hospitality trade would once again be the worst loser from government restrictions over Christmas has been met with a growing sense of rebellion, as pub leaders suggested they may openly defy the rules.
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NewsReal Eating Co debuts in London
The Real Eating Company has secured its debut site in London, on the former Eat site on 82 Kings Road, Chelsea.
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Analysis & InsightBrandwatch: Shake Shack @ Deliveroo Editions
Deliveroo Editions was hailed by CEO Will Shu as the future of food delivery when the dark kitchen platform launched in 2017.
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NewsOne third fear permanent closure in months
More than a third of restaurants and hotels fear that they might have to shut permanently within the next three months, according to the Office for National Statistics.
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NewsBrewdog ad caused ‘serious and widespread offence’
A Brewdog billboard ad which states “F**k You CO2” has been banned by the Advertising Standards Authority.
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NewsBritish Land counts cost of CVAs and administrations
The pandemic has wiped almost £1bn off commercial landlord British Land’s portfolio, with retail worst affected due to administrations and CVAs.
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Analysis & InsightDanny Meyer: ‘We cannot do what we’ve done our entire lives’
American restaurateur Danny Meyer has spoken of “sparks of life” in New York, as shanty town shacks pop up to serve customers from the kerbside.
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Analysis & InsightKate Nicholls: VAT cut extension more likely than new EOHO
The Treasury is more likely to extend the VAT cut in April than introduce a new Eat Out to Help Out scheme, Kate Nicholls has suggested.
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NewsShaftesbury raises £307m
West End landlord Shaftesbury has raised £307m in new capital following a share placing.
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Analysis & InsightWahaca’s journey to Nando’s stablemate
The acquisition of Wahaca by the owners of Nando’s gives a much-needed injection of equity to a brand that has experienced more than its fair share of turmoil over its 13 years.
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NewsRevolution Bars approves CVA, closing six sites
Revolution Bars Group has approved its company voluntary arrangement (CVA), which will see it close six bars.
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NewsCaffe Nero enters CVA
Caffe Nero entered announced it had entered into a Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) last night, blaming the second national lockdown.
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InterviewsYoung’s CEO Patrick Dardis: ’We’re going to see this through very comfortably’
Normally when a CEO of listed pub company suggests a set of financial results are not really about the numbers, it would raise the eyebrow of an attentive journalist.
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Analysis & InsightVaccine news boosts sector optimism
Confidence levels in the sector shot up following news of the vaccine, Lumina Intelligence’s Hospitality Leaders Poll reveals.
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NewsPop Golf to launch at Boxpark Wembley
The team behind Playgolf and Mighty Adventures are moving into the competitive socialising space with new concept Pop Golf.
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NewsMcDonald’s cooks up McPlant burger
McDonald’s is to launch its own meat-free burger the McPlant and launch its own plant-based products.
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NewsThe Inn Collection lands Whitby site
The Inn Collection Group has landed a third Yorkshire site, with prime Whitby venue The Stables at Crossbutts.
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NewsCity Pub Group appoints Toby Smith as COO
City Pub Group has appointed Toby Smith into the newly created role chief operating officer from today.
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NewsNew Liverpool concept for Manchester Hall owner
Vanitas Bar operator Stephen Cliff is launching a new venue, Boujee Restaurant & Bar, at Liverpool One shopping and leisure complex.
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Analysis & InsightUKH: No sign of wavering on lockdown
There are no signs the government regrets its decision to order lockdown amid speculation Boris Johnson feels he was misdirected by the date, MCA’s The Conversation has heard.