All articles by Georgi Gyton – Page 93
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NewsOutlook for Deliveroo dependent on post-pandemic demand
The pandemic has offered a structural growth opportunity for Deliveroo, but its longer-term outlook depends on how demand hold ups, and if the road to profitability becomes clearer, according to analyst Hargreaves Lansdown.
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NewsDeliveroo appoints former Amazon exec
Deliveroo has appointed Devesh Mishra as its new chief product and technology officer.
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NewsHoni Poke looking to open at least six sites a year
Honi Poke is capable of expanding by at least six sites per year, founder Vladimir Martynov has told MCA.
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InterviewsNightcap: ‘We will grow as quickly as we can’
Nightcap has “the money in the bank and will grow as quickly as we possibly can, sustainably,” co-founder Sarah Willingham has told MCA.
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NewsNightcap builds pipeline with LCC site
Nightcap has secured its first new site for London Cocktail Club (LCC) and is in advanced negotiations on five further properties across its portfolio of brands.
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NewsCovid passports could exempt bars and nightclubs from further restrictions
Bars and nightclubs that introduce vaccine passports could be exempt from future social distancing measures, the government has suggested.
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NewsWorkers still staying away from the office
Staff have not returned to offices in significant numbers with the majority continuing to work from home despite the lifting of government guidance on the issue on 19 July.
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NewsDomino’s reaches agreement on Swiss business
Domino’s Pizza Group has reached an agreement to sell its entire shareholding in Domino’s Pizza GmBH – its Swiss business – for a consideration of CHF 0.3m (approximately £0.2m).
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NewsPingdemic looks to be on the decline
The number of alerts sent by the NHS Covid-19 app fell by 43% last week, suggesting the peak of the current wave has passed.
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NewsIn-person ‘right to work’ checks could hamper hospitality recruitment
Government plans to reintroduce in-person ‘right to work’ checks from September could exacerbate hospitality’s recruitment struggles, it has been suggested.
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NewsGovernment announces £750m insurance scheme for live events
A £750m government-backed insurance scheme has been announced for live events in order to help boost confidence in the planning of events through to next year.
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Analysis & InsightConsumers in favour of social distancing in pubs and restaurants
Almost seven in 10 (65%) of consumers would welcome a return to social distancing measures in pubs and restaurants, according to a new YouGov poll, with half favouring the closure of nightclubs.
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Analysis & InsightOverseas delivery trends are test case for future UK model
Changes to the delivery market in the US and Europe will make “a good test case” for what may happen in the UK, Douglas Jack, research analyst, travel & leisure at Peel Hunt, has suggested.
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OpinionCould the end of furlough prove fruitful?
There can be no avoiding the headlines around staff shortages in the hospitality sector. The pingdemic has been forcing businesses to fully or partially close venues left, right and centre – four in 10 to be specific.
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NewsMcDonald’s appoints new CMO
McDonald’s UK & Ireland has appointed Michelle Graham-Clare as its new senior vice president, chief marketing officer.
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NewsArc Inspirations restarts growth plans
Arc Inspirations has resumed its expansion plans with two new openings announced for the northern bar operator, including its first in the Midlands.
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NewsStaycation boom aiding restaurant recovery
Restaurants have been one of the beneficiaries of the increased number of Brits opting for a staycation this summer, with +30% average growth in spend each month during the first half of 2021, according to new data from Cardlytics.
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NewsScotland to move beyond level 0, but some measures to remain
Scotland is to move beyond level 0 on 9 August with the legal requirement for physical distancing and limits on gatherings scrapped, however some protective measures will remain in place.
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InterviewsGreggs: ‘We see delivery sales going north for a long time yet’
Greggs is confident that it can keep growing its delivery business and is expecting to see “sales going north for a long time yet”, chief executive Roger Whiteside told MCA.
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NewsOne in 10 hospitality venues closed due to ‘pingdemic’
One in 10 venues represented by UKHospitality have been forced to close their doors over the past month due to the impact of the pingdemic, chief executive Kate Nicholls has said.