All articles by Georgia Cronin – Page 26
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NewsRevolution CEO Rob Pitcher: ‘Government must take responsibility for its actions’
Although the government was justified in its initial decision to enforce closure on hospitality through lockdown, it must now take responsibility for the consequences of its actions, Revolution Bars CEO Rob Pitcher has said.
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NewsHall & Woodhouse appoints Anne Elliot as non-exec director
Dorset-based pubco Hall & Woodhouse has appointed Anne Elliot as non-executive director, replacing Mike Street who stepped down in May after 10 years on the board.
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NewsGreene King sees record number of tenant applications
Greene King has recorded its highest ever number of new tenant applications this Summer, despite the impact of the coronavirus crisis. Across June, July and August, 254 people got in touch with Greene King Pub Partners wanting to run their own pub, more than double the same period in 2019. The pubco has also revealed that even in the height of lockdown, between 24 March and 22 June, there were 108 new unique applications.
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NewsMore than 100 million meals claimed in EOHO
Over 100 million meals have been claimed under the government’s Eat Out to Help Out scheme, according to the latest Treasury figures.
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NewsCosta warns 1,650 jobs at risk
Costa has warned up to 1,650 jobs could be at risk of redundancy due to “high levels of uncertainty” as to when trade will return to pre-coronavirus levels.
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NewsLiverpool One launches cabin bar concept
Liverpool’s central shopping complex Liverpool One has launched a new cabin bar concept, ‘The Chavasse Project.’
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NewsEast Coast Concepts bought out of administration
East Coast Concepts, the Manchester-based restaurant and bar group, has been bought out of administration.
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NewsEat Out to Help Out ends as extension looks unlikely
The Eat Out to Help Out scheme officially came to an end yesterday, with an extension said to be unlikely.
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NewsMcDonald’s brands Easterbrook ‘morally bankrupt’
McDonald’s has accused former CEO Steve Easterbrook of being “morally bankrupt” in his motion to dismiss its legal action.
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NewsInn Collection Group expands in Lake District
The Inn Collection Group has expanded its portfolio with the purchase of a fifth site in the Lake District.
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NewsHugh Osmond: ‘Even big chains can’t afford rent backlog’
If something isn’t done to deal with the rental backlog, hospitality will see a huge number of business closures, Hugh Osmond has warned.
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NewsOperators call for campaign to save London
Over 90 London-based hospitality business leaders have warned that unless there is a coordinated campaign to encourage tourists and office workers back to the capital, the sector is at risk of collapse.
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NewsUK Hospitality CEO Kate Nicholls: Test and trace a ‘critical line of defence’
Test and trace is seen as a critical line of defence by government, and operators must continue to demonstrate their willingness to comply, UK Hospitality CEO Kate Nicholls has said.
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NewsCosta launches ‘post-coronavirus’ store
Costa has launched its debut ‘post-coronavirus’ store on London’s Argyll Street.
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NewsMichael Caines opens second Cornwall restaurant
Michael Caines has opened a fourth restaurant in Rick Stein’s former Porthleven site, which he acquired last month.
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NewsGreggs Leeds distribution centre closes after coronavirus outbreak
Greggs has confirmed a coronavirus outbreak at its Yorkshire distribution depot.
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NewsChilango sold out of administration
Chilango has been sold out of administration, securing 10 of its 11 restaurants.The burrito brand announced today that administrators RSM had secured a sale of the group to investment firm RD Capital Partners in a deal that will save 130 jobs.Last month, Chilango filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators as a result of pressures caused by the coronavirus lockdown, having already gone through a company voluntary arrangement (CVA) at the end of 2019.
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NewsGreene King pledges to create 1000 opportunities for young people and drive diversity in new Princes Trust partnership
Greene King has pledged to create 1000 opportunities for young people in a new five-year agreement with the Princes Trust.
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NewsDeliveroo launches “eat in to help out” scheme
Deliveroo is to offer its customers a discount in September to encourage them to “eat in to help out”.