All news articles – Page 238
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NewsBowland Inns & Hotels makes first post-pandemic acquisition
The 10-strong Lancashire operator has acquired the Assheton Arms in Downham and is looking to expand further
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NewsShake Shack UK seeks to develop omnichannel strategy
Franchise operator Diverse Dining is also in negotiations with landlords for new sites, according to accounts filed at Companies House
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NewsHawksmoor sees strong sales momentum return
The restaurant group recorded an increase in turnover of 74% to £35.7m for the year to 31 December 2021 but a loss of £2.3m, despite strong trading
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NewsIn pictures: Omnichannel Foodservice Conference
Earlier this month, William Reed hosted its inaugural Omnichannel Conference, featuring speakers from Pret, PizzaExpress, Coco di Mama and Leon, among many more.
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NewsSingle-use plastic cutlery faces ban in England
The UK government is looking to impose restrictions on the use of single-use plastic cutlery and plates in order to curb pollution of rivers and seas.
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NewsWelsh businesses to get £460m in rates support from government
Welsh minister for finance and local government Rebecca Evans said it would boost businesses struggling with inflation and energy costs
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NewsRail strikes to go ahead as RMT rejects latest offer
Businesses have seen a 30% downturn in bookings and trade due to rail disruption over the festive season, according to the Night Time Industries Association
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NewsPret: ‘We no longer rely on London footfall’
Speaking at MCA’s Omnichannel Foodservice Conference, interim MD Guy Meakin said the broader spread of the business meant it wasn’t reliant on trade returning to pre-Covid levels in the capital
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NewsLast chance to nominate your Retailers’ Retailer Award winners
The nominations process for the 2023 awards closes at close of play today, so don’t miss the chance to nominate your winners
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NewsCoco di Mama looks to build nationwide presence
Commercial brand director Sara McKennedy discussed expansion through retail, franchising, and delivery at MCA’s Omnichannel Conference last week
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NewsIn pictures: Gaucho’s new Liverpool restaurant
The Argentinian-inspired steak restaurant has opened its largest venue outside London in the former Bank of Liverpool building
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NewsEconomy contracts by 0.3%
GDP is estimated to have contracted by 0.3% in the three months to October 2022, according to the Office for National Statistics
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NewsBoston Tea Party FD steps down
Julie Centracchio has stepped down as finance director at the 25-strong cafe group
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NewsGail’s turnover driven by new openings
The premium bakery chain reported turnover of £62m for the five months ended February 2022 and £100m for the entire year, a 76% rise on the prior year
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NewsStrikes could be ‘end of the road’ for businesses, warns Clive Watson
The City Pub Co chairman has slammed the barrage of rail strikes due this week as ‘mean-spirited’, This is Money reports
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NewsGail’s runs out of eggs
The upmarket chain is the latest chain to be hit by fallout from avian flu, according to The Telegraph
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NewsGreggs introduces pronoun badges for staff
The food to go retailer is the latest business to offer the option following a wave of demand from workers, The Telegraph reports
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News250,000 hospitality jobs at risk without more energy bills support
Warning thousands of businesses will ‘have no option but to hand back the keys’, The Independent reports
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NewsStrike action to shut most of UK rail network next week
Four-day walkout signals start of month of disruption as dispute drags on, the FT reports
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NewsWinter World Cup warms up pubs and bars
Sales may have been boosted but the industry loses out on estimated £197 million sales had the tournament been in the summer, The Times reports