All articles by Georgi Gyton – Page 74
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NewsNTIA: ‘The late-night sector is still extremely fragile’
The Night Time Industries Association welcomed the government’s decision not to impose additional restrictions on hospitality settings in the wake of the new Omicron variant.
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NewsSSP names new group CEO
SSP has appointed current Greencore chief executive Patrick Coveney, as group CEO.
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NewsArc Inspirations sees sales up +40%
Bar group Arc Inspirations has achieved a total sales increase of 42% since restrictions were lifted on 19 July, compared to the same period in 2019.
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InterviewsM&B: ‘There is a lot of scope to expand our delivery offer’
Mitchells & Butlers has explored the launch of virtual brands, but for CEO Phil Urban, “the value will be in the known brands”
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NewsTRG likely to drop out of FTSE 250
The Restaurant Group is still struggling to regain its pre-pandemic form, according to analyst Hargreaves Lansdown
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NewsNando’s see losses more than double
Nando’s has reported a 39% drop in sales due to trading restrictions with pre-tax losses more than doubling to £240m and trading still mixed.
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NewsWendy’s to accelerate UK expansion
The fast-food chain has increased its target openings in the UK to 50 in 2022 - up from the 10 originally proposed.
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NewsM&B returns to profit
Mitchells & Butlers has seen a return to profit and cash generation following the lifting of restrictions in July, despite a like-for-like sales decline of 9.6% in the full year to 25 September 2021.
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NewsNew head of people at Brewhouse
Brewhouse & Kitchen has appointed Jody Bennett as its new head of people and learning. She joins from Liberation Group.
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NewsCost and supply warnings for wines and spirits
Consumers will have enough to drink for Christmas, but “that’s pretty much where the good news ends”, according to Prestige Purchasing chairman David Read
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NewsGovernment outlines proposed changes to Pubs Code
The British Beer & Pub Association has welcomed the amendments – particularly the decision to streamline the Market Rent Only process.
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NewsScotland decides against expanding Covid passport scheme
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said the current certification requirements for nightclubs would not be extended to other hospitality venues
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NewsHeineken to roll out 0.0 draught
Heineken is to roll out its alcohol-free beer 0.0 on draught in pubs next year, as the uptake of low and no drinks gains traction.
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Analysis & InsightClear strategy expected from new Marston’s CEO
Marston’s full year results should address three core elements in order to improve shareholder value, believes analyst Peel Hunt.
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Analysis & InsightBrandwatch: Frankie & Benny’s
The story of Italian American restaurant brand has gone through quite a few twists and turns in recent years, but owner The Restaurant Group has been working to pull it firmly into the 21st century.
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InterviewsSan Carlo rues missed opportunities
Following the launch of Isola near Bond Street, MD Marcello Distefano tells MCA San Carlo has turned down good opportunities over fears of over-stretching staff
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NewsFormer GBK HR director joins Caprice
Steve Gill has been appointed interim HR director at the Richard Caring-backed restaurant group
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InterviewsFuller’s: ‘We are ready to grow the business again’
Fuller’s return to profitability sees it ready to grow again with a new site in the City of London lined up for early 2022 and several more in negotiations, CEO Simon Emeny has told MCA.
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NewsFuller’s: ‘We are rebuilding well’
Fuller’s reports a strong set of financials for the first half of FY22, with a return to profit and the resumption of its dividend.
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NewsIn pictures: Pret’s new US brand identity
Pret A Manger has revealed a new US brand identity which can be seen in the redesign its shop on 29th Street and 7th Avenue in New York City.