All articles by Hannah Currie – Page 3
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NewsSkills England a ‘positive step’ for sector
The new body aims to bring together the fractured skills landscape, and create a shared national ambition to boost the nation’s workforce
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InterviewsHeavenly Desserts: ‘London is a real opportunity’
Co-founder and managing director Yousif Aslam tells MCA the dessert business is on track to reach the 100-site mark globally in the next eighteen months
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NewsPuttshack promotes Logan Powell to CEO
Powell had served as global president and chief financial officer since 2019 and is succeeding Joe Vrankin, who was the company’s CEO in the UK
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NewsBoxpark to close inaugural Shoreditch site
After occupying the site for 12 years, the business has reached the expiration of its lease and notice has been served by landlords Bishopsgate Goodsyard
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NewsArc Inspirations reports bumper sales during Euros
The bar business’ five BOX-branded venues saw sales grow more than 300% during England matches, with group like-for-like sales growth of 79%
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NewsGrind partners with British Airways
A range of speciality coffee will be available to purchase on all short-haul BA flights from London Heathrow and London Gatwick
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, including Popeyes, Wingstop, PizzaExpress, Banana Tree, and more
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Analysis & InsightPub sector experiences varied performance
JP Morgan has highlighted a cautious yet optimistic outlook for the sector, in an update on its estimates for Young’s and Mitchells & Butlers
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NewsWhat to expect for hospitality in the King’s Speech
UKHospitality has analysed the policy commitments most likely to affect the sector, ahead of the State Opening of Parliament today
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NewsHeartstone benefits from ongoing demand for staycations
The South-West business said an increase in revenues to £9.6m in 2023, was testament to the decision to sell smaller pubs and invest in additional guest bedrooms
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NewsWagamama launches first ever loyalty scheme
The ‘soul club’ app provides a platform for members to redeem free menu items, exclusive content and engage with a new line up of ambassadors
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Analysis & InsightPub transactions nearly triple on Euros final day
Across England’s seven Euro 2024 matches, UK pub and bar transactions were up 86.4% year-on-year on average, according to Barclays
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NewsHospitality inflation remains stubbornly high
Hotels provided a large contribution to the sector’s 6.3% figure, partially offset by the price of restaurants and cafes which saw a monthly rise of 0.3%
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NewsOodles lines up new openings
The QSR business plans to open in Milton Keynes, Burton, Bolton, and two stores in London this year, and will soon make its Welsh debut in Swansea
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Analysis & InsightLondon leads summer pub resurgence
39% of Londoners increased their budgets for pub spending this summer, as they backed their countries throughout the Euros 2024 tournament
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NewsCineworld opens talks with landlords amid closure plans
Property owners Landsec and Legal & General are said to be in active discussions with the company about a restructuring plan, Sky News reports
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Analysis & InsightSummer of sport provides boost to trade despite weather
The weather has not been kind to the pubs in early summer, but demand is sound as inflation eases and living standards rise, says Shore Capital
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Analysis & InsightPubs see forward momentum continue
Market activity improved in H1 2024, compared to the subdued levels seen in 2023, according to Christie & Co’s Pubs & Restaurants 2024 mid-year insight
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Weekend PressLow alcohol sales boom ahead of Euros final
More fans are embracing ‘nolo’ booze and ‘mocktails’ while watching the game, according to The Guardian
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NewsFarmer J appoints new people and culture director
Lucy Craig joins the healthy food-to-go brand, having previously held positions at Lionhearth Group, Bill’s Restaurants and Grind & Co