All news articles – Page 10
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NewsGreggs reports improved trading
The retailer achieved total sales of £784m for the first 20 weeks of 2025, with the past 11 weeks supported by better trading conditions
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NewsDiageo considers ‘substantial’ changes to portfolio
The Guinness owner revealed it is weighing up the possibility of brand disposals to generate additional funds, while the current tariff regime is expected to cost the company $150m
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NewsThe Restaurant Group in talks to buy Oakman sites
The Wagamama owner is in advanced discussions to acquire some of Oakman’s pubs and integrate them into the Brunning & Price estate, Sky News reports
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NewsPure makes move into wholesale
The food to go brand has expanded its B2B catering arm, launching its first wholesale range of breakfast and lunch items
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NewsRestaurateur Tommy Banks launches new pub venture
Jeopardy Hospitality aims to reinvigorate cherished venues across the UK, beginning with the restoration and reopening of The General Tarleton Hotel in North Yorkshire
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NewsOle & Steen appoints former Starbucks exec as CMO
The Danish bakery chain has appointed Sarah Harris as group CMO to support its next phase of international expansion, bringing over 25 years marketing experience
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NewsDeep Blue Restaurants appoints new CEO
James Fleming joined the operator of Harry Ramsden’s last month, from his position as CEO at Patisserie Valerie and Bakers + Baristas
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News‘Hospitality sector is too fragile to expand’
Chef Richard Bainbridge said he is resisting the temptation to expand his restaurant business as the sector is in “the hardest place it’s ever been”
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NewsYolk targeting 50 UK sites, with further fundraise £1.5m underway
The food to go business, which has just launched a new brand identity, is ”confident” of its ability to open five to six sites a year
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NewsPub accommodation proves popular, but younger audiences remain untapped
New research from CGA by NIQ and Stay in a Pub highlights the strong appeal of pub accommodation, with guest valuing the authentic local experience they provide
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NewsIn pictures: A new look for Cosy Club
Loungers has unveiled a reimagined look and branding for its all-day bar-restaurant concept, featuring a new cinematic interior scheme and inspiration from the 1970s and 80s
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NewsPret appoints José Cil as chairman
Cil most recently served as CEO of Restaurant Brands International and succeeds Konrad Meyer, who will continue as director
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, including Big Mamma, Cosy Club, WatchHouse, and more
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NewsCarlsberg Britvic: Soft drinks gain share of consumer spend
The newly integrated drinks group said soft drinks are outperforming beer in many European markets, with “real headroom for growth among younger consumers,” according to CEO Paul Davies
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NewsKevin Georgel joins Thwaites as NED
The CEO of St Austell will join North West-based family brewer and pub operator Daniel Thwaites from 1 June
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NewsETM offers disappointed Maven backers shares at nominal price
Maven Leisure, which raised at least £4.5m on GrowthDeck when it launched in 2021, was recently sold to ETM in a pre-pack after facing a funding shortfall
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NewsRichard Caring in talks with Sheikh Tahnoon over £1bn deal
The hospitality entrepeneur is in advanced talks to sell a significant portion of his UK hospitality portfolio, including the Ivy Collection and London private members’ club Annabel’s, to an entity controlled by Abu Dhabi royal Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed al-Nahyan
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NewsArtem Login announces ‘game-changing’ restaurant group
MAD Restaurants, from the family behind the L’ETO café and patisserie brand, is set to open a Japanese-inspired grill and sushi restaurant on Wardour Street, and a Basque-style open fire concept in Soho’s Kingly Court
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NewsTurtle Bay founder acquires stake back from Piper
The private equity firm has sold its stake in the Caribbean restaurant and bar business back to founder Ajith Jayawickrema, with current chair Jane O’Riordan to step down following the transaction.
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NewsSSP signs deal to transform Southampton airport dining
SSP will assume immediate operation of the existing landside and airside bars, with plans to redevelop both sites into modernised bar kitchen concepts