All articles by Georgi Gyton – Page 119
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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).
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Analysis & InsightPremium coffee shops and bakeries leading the way on growth
Gail’s Bakery and Triple Two Coffee are among the operators in the coffee shop/café and bakery & sandwich market that are growing at the fastest rate, according to new data from Lumina Intelligence.
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NewsFulham Shore sees sales up for first week indoors
Fulham Shore saw group revenues at around 103% of the levels seen in a similar week in 2019, during its first full week of indoor trading, with like-for-like sales at around 92% of their levels two years’ ago.
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NewsHawksmoor: ‘Hospitality is lacking spontaneity’
The growing expectation by customers that they need to book in advance is contributing to the current lack of spontaneity in hospitality, Hawksmoor co-founder CEO Will Beckett has said.
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NewsLive music trial showed no increased risk of transmission
A live music event trial carried out in Spain found no reports of virus transmission, suggesting that indoor events can take place without increasing the risk of new coronavirus cases.
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NewsJune 21 date hangs ‘in the balance’
The government’s aim to end all restrictions by 21 June is “in the balance”, according to a leading scientific adviser, with ministers wanting more time to make a decision.
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InterviewsItsu: ‘Increasing our hot food sales is a key focus’
The pandemic has accelerated Itsu’s move to make hot food a more prominent part of its offer, chief executive, Ganan Kanagathurai has told MCA.
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InterviewsTRG’s Andy Hornby: We will open fewer Wagamamas in city centres
The impact of the pandemic has not dampened The Restaurant Group’s (TRG) ambition to continue to expand the footprint of its Wagamama brand – but it has changed where those restaurants will be located, chief executive Andy Hornby has told MCA.
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NewsStonegate launches multi-unit leadership diploma
Stonegate Group has launched a new Multi-Unit Leadership Diploma, in keeping with the company’s ‘bar to boardroom’ ethos.
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InterviewsBoxpark: ‘The rent situation is a shambles’
The current situation with regards to rent is “like a scene from Monty Python”, according to Roger Wade, chief executive, Boxpark.
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NewsLuke Johnson looks again at selling Gail’s
Risk Capital Partners (RCP), led by Luke Johnson, is reportedly looking again at selling its Gail’s bakery business, and has hired financial services firm Nomura to explore options.
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NewsShaftesbury seeing return of footfall in West End
Shaftesbury has reported seeing an encouraging increase in demand for space and lettings, as well as a return of footfall and spend across its locations as the West End begins to bounce back.