All articles by Georgi Gyton – Page 92
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NewsSlowdown in bookings for late-night sector
There has been a noticeable slowdown in nightclub bookings from the end of August, amid conflicting signals from government on the introduction of vaccine passports, according to the late night industry.
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NewsConsumers returning in higher numbers than last summer
Consumers have been visiting hospitality venues in higher numbers than when restrictions were relaxed last summer, with 56% of consumers visiting a hospitality venue in the first 10 days after ‘freedom day’ on 19 July, according to a new survey from UKHospitality.
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NewsBusaba expecting to be cash generative again this year
Busaba has said that it expects to return to being cash generative at an operational level this year following the easing of trading restrictions, despite challenges still remaining in the casual dining sector.
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NewsHospitality facing ‘enormous challenges’ with supply chains
Hospitality businesses across the country are facing “enormous challenges” with their supply chains, Kate Nicholls, chief executive, UKHospitality has warned.
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NewsAyerst steps down from Leon with Glenn Edwards appointed new MD
Leon has announced that Nick Ayerst has stepped down as managing director of its restaurant business, with Glenn Edwards, currently director of growth and culture at Leon to take up the role of MD with immediate effect.
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Analysis & InsightCashless society
The pandemic may have accelerated the abandonment of cash as a preferred method of payment, but should operators be ditching it all together? MCA’s deputy editor Georgi Gyton explores the issue
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Interviews‘Our focus is on protecting the culture that makes Leon special’
The Leon and EG Group deal brings benefits for both parties, with digital developments, drive-thrus and residential locations on the agenda, Leon’s managing director Nick Ayerst tells MCA
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NewsJust Eat rejects talk of merger
Just Eat Takeaway.com’s chief executive Jitse Groen has rejected calls for a merger but has admitted that the delivery business needs to do “quite a lot of work” on its communication with investors, it has been reported.
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NewsDarwin & Wallace appoints Crowther to board as it looks to grow
Darwin & Wallace has appointed Mark Crowther as a non-executive director and Patrick Wilson as non-executive chairman, as it looks to capitalise on its strong performance coming out of the pandemic.
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NewsCafé Rouge appoints new marketing director
The Big Table has appointed Lauren Burrill as the new marketing director of its Café Rouge business.
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NewsDeliveroo appoints new VP of strategic restaurant partnerships
Deliveroo has appointed Adam Bishop as its new vice president of strategic restaurant partnerships.
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NewsInception Group, Robinsons and Tokyo Industries join Pub Conference line up
Inception Group, Robinsons Brewery and Tokyo Industries are among the operators that will be taking to the stage at MCA’s Pub Conference 2021.
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News‘Pingdemic’ is far from over, warns St Austell CEO
Staffing pressures are set to continue for hospitality businesses, despite changes to the guidance on self-isolation, the chief executive of St Austell Brewery has warned.
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InterviewsHoni Poke: ‘Poke is a trend that’s here to stay’
Coming up with an idea for a new restaurant and hitting upon the next big thing is a tall order for even the most experienced restauranteur, let alone someone with a background in fast moving consumer goods.
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NewsInvestor interest stokes shares in delivery
Investor interest has been stoked in Just Eat Takeaway.com following the disclosure that a respected American hedge fund boss has acquired a $645m stake in the delivery company.
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NewsLivelyhood and Four Hundred Rabbits join operators at Elephant Park
Livelyhood Pubs and sourdough pizza operator Four Hundred Rabbits will join the line up at Elephant Park in Southwark.
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NewsRedCat acquires Coaching Inn Group
RedCat Pub Company, the group led by former Greene King chief executive Rooney Anand, has acquired The Coaching Inn Group.
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NewsArc Inspirations appoints new people director
Arc Inspirations has appointed Nazareen Johnson as its new people and culture director.
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NewsKFC warns of supply issues
KFC UK & Ireland has warned its customers of potential supply issues.
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NewsPret A Manger facing potential strike threat
Pret A Manager is said to be facing potential strike action from its staff after they were told their pay would be cut, according to The Guardian.