All Greene King articles – Page 3
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InterviewsGreene King: ‘Collaboration on net zero is absolutely vital’
Sustainability officer Assad Malic explains how the pub company’s Engage platform plays an essential role in its decarbonisation journey, in the latest finalist profile for the Sustainability category at MCA’s Hospitality Awards
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NewsGreene King to hold talks over slavery reparations
The pubco is to hold a meeting with officials from Caribbean nation Kitts and Nevis, who have asked for reparations over Greene King’s founder’s links to slave trade
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NewsGovernment-backed hospitality employment scheme for Wales
Brewhouse & Kitchen, Compass Cymru and Greene King are all supporting the pathway, which will provide tailored training to jobseekers to kickstart a career in the sector
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NewsGreene King launches prison training academy in Scotland
The ‘Greene King Training Academy’ offers a 12-week programme, seeking to improve people’s chances of successfully reintegrating into their communities upon leaving prison
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NewsNick Mackenzie becomes BBPA chairman
The Greene King CEO, who has served as vice-chair since 2020, replaces St Austell Brewery CEO Kevin Georgel as chairman
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NewsRates relief and duty freeze welcomed by industry
Trade bodies have welcomed the measures announced in the Autumn Statement while continuing to call for reforms to the business rates, tax, and planning systems
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NewsAutumn Statement provides ‘lifeline’ for pubs
Pub operators welcomed the decisions to extend business rates relief and freeze alcohol duty, while calling for long-term reforms to reduce costs and tax burden on hospitality
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NewsGreene King: We want to create a stable workforce
Harnessing the power of technology is key to creating and sustaining a stable workforce, according to Greene King’s director of deployment Andy Incles
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NewsZoe Bowley joins Greene King
Greene King has appointed former PizzaExpress MD Zoe Bowley on a nine-month contract to oversee the Metropolitan Pub Company, as current MD Michael Horan steps down
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NewsGreene King launches new supplier platform
Called Greene King Engage, the platform is intended to boost engagement with suppliers on ESG and to build collaboration in the wider sector to reach net zero
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NewsHospitality leaders plead for no Christmas train strikes
Companies including Wasabi, Greene King, Fuller’s, and Mitchells & Butlers have signed an open letter to the Transport Secretary, RMT, ASLEF and Rail Delivery Group
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NewsGreene King announces enhanced flexible working policy
The pubco has introduced improved policies for paternity leave, adoptive leave, compassionate leave, and emergency leave for dependents
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InterviewsHickory’s: ‘We made a lot of mistakes along the way’
Following last year’s acquisition by Greene King, MCA visits Hickory’s MD John Welsh in Huddersfield to hear about the potential for the smokehouse concept to become a truly national brand - and the authority on American BBQ in the UK
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NewsGreene King MD heads to Everards
Andy Wilson, MD of destination brands, will be replaced by Jodie Tate, who is set to join from Asda
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InterviewsHickory’s: ‘There’s scope to take this much further’
MD John Welsh speaks to MCA about the Greene King acquisition, maintaining slow and steady expansion, and becoming a “truly national” brand
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NewsGreene King launches new gender identity policy
The policy follows research conducted by the pub group, which revealed less than a third of Brits feel their workplace adequately supports the LGBTQ+ community
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InterviewsNick Mackenzie: We don’t need more acquisitions to improve food
The Greene King CEO hailed a solid financial performance against a very difficult backdrop, with profits up and customers returning to pubs
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NewsGreene King achieves +60% increase in group revenue for FY22
The pub company and brewer reported adjusted operating profit of £192.6m for the 52 weeks to 1 January 2023, compared to £18.6m the prior year, with the new financial year to be one of continued investment
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NewsPubs looking to capitalise on Coronation
Pubs and breweries up and down the country are planning to host special events, brew limited edition beers and make the most of the extended opening hours
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NewsPubs generate £26.2bn of GVA, Greene King report finds
Speaking at The Kings Arms in Mayfair on 24 April, CEO Nick Mackenzie introduced new research ahead of the King’s coronation