All articles by Georgi Gyton – Page 108
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NewsWagamama launches new cook at home range
Wagamama has launched a new cook at home range, inspired by the response to its online cooking series Wok From Home.
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NewsDeposit Return Scheme must be workable for operators
UKHospitality has claimed the government’s proposed Deposit Return Scheme (DPS) would lead to increased business costs and bureaucracy and have said it must be made workable for hospitality operators.
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Analysis & InsightEating out frequency expected to fall for a third of consumers
Almost a third of consumers (29%) plan to eat out less frequently than they did pre-pandemic, with the intention to eat out less often the highest among 45-64 year-olds, according to a new report from Lumina Intelligence.
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NewsPrezzo to open first new restaurant in three years
Prezzo is to open a new restaurant within owner Cain International’s Islington Square development in North London – its first opening since 2018, with more in the pipeline.
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NewsChapel Down launches £6.87m fundraise
English wine producer Chapel Down is to launch a fundraising of up to £6.876m, through a combination of the placing of new ordinary shares and a crowdfunding campaign.
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NewsChilango appoints new NED
Chilango has appointed Wagamama’s chief operating officer Nigel Sherwood to the board as a non-executive director.
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NewsTrade bodies highlight impact of uncertainty on sector
UKHospitality, the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA), and the British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) have written a joint letter to government to highlight the need for certainty around the move to step four of the government’s roadmap.
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NewsLeisure sector sees rent collection levels double
The leisure sector has seen rent payments increase significantly in the two months since March quarter day, with levels up from 18% to 37%, according to new data from Colliers.
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NewsUKH & DWP join forces on jobs
The Department for Work & Pensions has teamed up with UKHospitality to help promote jobs in the hospitality sector in order the help tackle the issue of the staffing shortages currently being experience by a number of operators.
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Analysis & InsightEating out market expected to grow +30% in 2021
The UK eating out market is expected to grow by 33.4% in 2021, to reach a value of £63.6bn, according to a new report by Lumina Intelligence.
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InterviewsTRG’s Andy Hornby: ‘Everyone understood the world had changed’
When the pandemic took hold in March last year, it was obvious to The Restaurant Group’s (TRG) chief executive Andy Hornby that “all bets were off” – tough decisions had to be made.
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NewsTim Martin disputes claims it has staffing issues
JD Wetherspoon (JDW) chairman Tim Martin has claimed that reports that he had urged the Prime Minister to introduce visa scheme for EU workers to help with the current recruitment crisis in the sector are “untrue”.
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NewsUncertainty remains over 21 June roadmap date
The hospitality sector is calling for the government to stick to its 21 June roadmap date amidst concerns raised by scientific advisers that it should be delayed in order to avoid a potential third wave of coronavirus cases.
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NewsNightcap appoints new MD for LCC
Nightcap has appointed Dawn Donohue as the new managing director of its London Cocktail Club (LCC) business.
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NewsWetherspoon’s Tim Martin calls for workers’ visa
JD Wetherspoon chairman Tim Martin has called on the Prime Minister to introduce a visa scheme that would enable him to recruit workers from the European Union in order to cope with the current recruitment struggles in the hospitality sector.
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NewsPret integrates subscription service with click and collect
Pret A Manger has integrated its coffee subscription service with its expanding click and collect offering, which launched in a further eight shops today (2 June).
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NewsAndy Hornby: TRG ‘seriously expanding’ Brunning & Price
The Restaurant Group (TRG) plans to near double the number of Brunning & Price pubs following its £175m recapitalisation, chief executive Andy Hornby has told MCA.
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NewsM&B announces boardroom changes
Mitchells & Butlers has announced that Ron Robson, deputy chairman and nominated representative of the group’s largest shareholder, the Odyzean Group, will be retiring from the board at the end of July.
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News#BeKindToHospitality pushing to be national campaign
A campaign for customers to #BeKindToHospitality has been gaining national support as more of the sector reopens for drinkers and diners.
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NewsPubs expecting to serve 21 million fewer pints over Bank Holiday
Pubs in Britain are expected to serve half the number of pints over the coming bank holiday weekend than usual – estimated to be around 21 million pints, according to the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA).