All articles by Georgia Cronin – Page 34
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NewsCMA’s decision on Amazon/Deliveroo deal ‘suffers from a critical flaw in logic’
The Competition and Markets Authority’s revised provisional findings that the Amazon/Deliveroo deal will not result in a substantial lessening of competition “suffer from a critical flaw in logic,” Domino’s has said.
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NewsLoungers accelerates reopening, permanently closes two sites
Loungers is accelerating its reopening programme, with plans to have the full estate open by the beginning of next month.
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Analysis & InsightAnalysis: Clinging to life in the ghost town
London, you may have heard, is a ghost town. In the latest round of borderline dystopian statistics to surface as a result of the pandemic, just 7,000 of the 120,000 workers based in Canary Wharf are back at their desks. And although office workers across the capital may be thrilled to be without the twice daily commuter Hunger Games, for those in hospitality, a few stifling minutes on the Central line is a non-issue if the alternative is unemployment. In the last month alone, city-based to-go brands including Wasabi, Tossed, Pret and most recently Itsu have appointed advisors to assess their options, but whilst, historically, the mention of advisors might ring alarm bells, faced with the current economic climate, it could be time to shed the stigma.
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NewsConsumer spending shows signs of recovery
Consumer spending fell 14.5% year-on-year in June, the smallest decline since lockdown began, according to the latest Barclaycard report.
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NewsUK Hospitality CEO Kate Nicholls: Eat Out to Help Out first step to returning consumer confidence
The Eat Out to Help Out voucher scheme is a positive first step, but the government’s efforts in encouraging consumer confidence can’t stop there, Kate Nicholls has said.
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NewsShake Shack launches click and collect
Shake Shack has launched a new click and collect service from a number of its London sites.
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NewsBrewhouse & Kitchen sees positive return to trading
Brewhouse & Kitchen has reported a 2.9% like-for-like sales growth in its first week of post-lockdown trading.
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NewsGovernment reveals new details of points-based immigration system
Employers should focus on improving the skills of their workforce rather than relying on immigrant labour, Home Office minister Kevin Foster has said. Set to come into force in January 2021, the new system is intended to end free movement with the EU, meaning EU migrants will be treated the same as those from the rest of the world.
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NewsHospitality brands keen to comply with track and trace
More than 70 brands have signed up to a track and trace product developed by Wireless Social and Purple AI to comply with the government’s request.
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NewsGreene King appoints chief marketing officer
Greene King has appointed Maria Sebastian to the new role of chief marketing officer.
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NewsEat Out to Help Out registration goes live
Operators looking to benefit from the government’s Eat Out to Help Out initiative can sign up from today (13 July).The registration page went live this morning on gov.uk, and eligible restaurant’s, café’s and pubs have been urged to join the scheme ahead of its launch in August.
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Analysis & InsightPub-goers opt for beer on reopening weekend
Consumers returning to pubs and bars last weekend opted for beer over other alcohol options, CGA’s Drinks Recovery Tracker has revealed.
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NewsWelsh indoor hospitality to reopen 3 August
Welsh hospitality will be permitted to reopen indoor spaces from 3 August, first minister Mark Drakeford has announced.
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NewsSector sees first week of dine-in reopenings
KFC, Pizza Hut, Nando’s and Costa are among the latest operators to reopen some sites for eat-in this week. Whilst in pubs and bars, Brewhouse & Kitchen, Inception Group and The New World Trading Company all announced reopening plans.
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Analysis & InsightOne in four to spend less on eating out in next six months
One in four consumers will make spending less money on eating out a priority in the next six months, HIM/MCA Insight’s Recovery Report has found.
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Analysis & InsightTrade down 45% on opening weekend for pub and restaurant groups
Managed pub, bar and restaurant groups that opened last Saturday saw like for like trading 44.5% down compared to the same weekend last year, according to CGA’s Coffer Peach Business Tracker.
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NewsBrewdog plans international eco-friendly drive-thrus
Brewdog has revealed plans to open four drive-thru sites as part of its commitment to sustainability.
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NewsScottish hospitality to reopen with reduced distancing
Pubs and Restaurants in Scotland have been given the green light to reopen indoors on Wednesday (15 July) as the country moves into phase three of its four-step plan.
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NewsTRG secures £50m through CLBILS
The Restaurant Group has secured a loan of £50m through the Coronavirus Large Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CLBISL) as it looks to increase flexibility in its banking facilities.