All news articles – Page 202
-
NewsHostmore appoints marketing director
Debby Newman has been appointed marketing director for Fridays, which is currently undergoing a major brand repositioning
-
NewsRare Restaurants appoints Clearwater International
CEO Martin Williams has confirmed that advisors have been appointed to assess the group’s strategic options
-
NewsIn pictures: Tasty by Greggs opens in London
Greggs has launched what it dubs is its most Instagrammable concept yet with its second Primark tie-up.
-
NewsHospitality campaigners to make trio of demands in protest
HospoDemo will stage a protest at Parliament Square next month, urging the government to safeguard the industry from collapse
-
NewsNTIA: ‘Rise in alcohol duty will push many into the red’
A double-digit duty increase will reduce margins and put thousands of SMEs at risk, according to the Night Time Industries Association
-
NewsCreams appoints new CEO
Everett Fieldgate, formerly of Yum! Brands and Costa Coffee, will take over as CEO while Othman Shoukat will continue as MD until the end of the year
-
NewsZizzi to launch new loyalty platform
Zillionaire’s Club will reward customers each time they visit its restaurants, use click and collect or purchase Zizzi for delivery. There are also plans to link it to the brand’s retail products.
-
NewsWimpy UK achieves 14% sales uplift
While sales rose during the six months to 31 August 2022, the Famous Brands owned business said the cost of living crisis had “eroded consumer confidence” in the UK.
-
NewsPublic calls on government to support pubs
Around 12 pubs are closing each week amid escalating costs, with the Long Live the Local campaign calling for government support on alcohol duty, business rates and VAT
-
NewsMarugame Udon Europe rolls out next stage of expansion
The Japanese noodle concept is planning to open 150 sites across Europe by 2027, with six sites to open in the UK by spring 2023
-
NewsWhitbread announces profits beyond pre-pandemic levels
The Premier Inn operator has reported a rise in profits in the first half of the 2023 financial year, with revenue up by 25% on H1 FY2020
-
NewsVarious Eateries reports sales ahead of market expectations
The Coppa Club and Tavolino operator has reported sales at £40m for the year ending 2 October, along with plans to further grow its estate
-
NewsNew World Trading Company introduces North Light concept
NWTC has announced a new bar and restaurant concept called North Light, due to open in Chester early next year
-
NewsInn Collection Group acquires further Welsh hotel
The Inn Collection Group has acquired the St Kilda Hotel in Llandudno, Wales, to add to its growing estate of pubs with accommodation
-
News‘Stable political leadership is critical’
Following the announcement of new Prime Minister, trade bodies have called on Rishi Sunak for political stability and a reform of the business rates system
-
NewsHospitality Rising launches recruitment campaign
The recruitment campaign has launched after raising £850,000, and hopes to continue in the coming years
-
NewsCapdesia, Piper Private Equity, and Tamweel Capital to speak at MCA’s Omnichannel Conference
A range of finance specialists will take part in a panel session exploring investment in the hospitality sector at MCA’s Omnichannel Conference on 9 November
-
NewsJulian Metcalfe: ‘Everything is going to rocket in price’
Speaking to The Telegraph, the Pret and Itsu founder recommended a reduction in VAT and business rates as well as an easing of immigration policy
-
NewsLoungers appoints marketing director
Kate Lister, former marketing director for Ole and Steen. has joined the Loungers team
-
News‘Fishless fish’: the next big trend in the seafood industry
‘Alternative seafood’ is having a moment, with the rise of companies like BlueNalu and Wildtype, The Guardian reports