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NewsBusinesses on ‘a knife edge’ as numbers self-isolating rise
Absences by staff in self-isolation have been rocketing in recent weeks with operators losing tens of thousands of pounds in revenue.
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NewsGreggs: ‘There are lots of opportunities for forecourt openings’
Despite the impact of the pandemic on commuting, Greggs has faith in the recovery of the public transport network and travel hubs.
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NewsTen Entertainment sees record festive trading
Ten Entertainment has reported a +32.4% increase in sales since reopening its bowling and family entertainment centres in May 2021, compared to 2019 levels.
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NewsGreggs sees like-for-like sales up on 2019 levels
The food to go retailer said it was in a strong financial position coming into 2022 and well placed for the opportunities that lay ahead
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NewsGreggs CEO to step down at AGM
Roger Whiteside is to step down from his role as chief executive of Greggs in May 2022, with current retail and property director Roisin Currie to succeed him.
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NewsScottish hospitality jobs still hanging in the balance
The news that Scotland is to reduce the required time for self-isolation has been welcomed but current restrictions are still hampering businesses
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NewsOAPA launches employment training cafés
Charity Only A Pavement Away is to launch a number of employment training cafes for those facing homelessness, prison leavers and veterans, in spring 2022.
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NewsHappy Face Pizza lines up new London sites
The Neapolitan pizza brand from the team behind Spiritland will open a third restaurant in the capital next month, in Brent Cross, with two more planned for later in the year
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NewsDelays in testing ‘causing havoc’
Currently, anyone who gets a positive lateral flow result but does not have Covid symptoms must get a confirmatory PCR test
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NewsPotential still exists for Leon US
Following a strategic review at the beginning of 2021, Leon exited the US – closing its four sites – in order to focus on the UK.
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NewsStonegate appoints legal director
James Richards will focus on legal and estate transactions, as well as compliance matters under the Pubs Code
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NewsHospitality platform secures £7m investment
The.Up.co started as a mobile phone charging provider, but pivoted to mobile payments and hand sanitisers when the pandemic hit
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NewsEverards' sales down 10% in Q1
Managing director Stephen Gould said government support, by way of grants, “is appreciated but sadly does not go far enough”.
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NewsHush Collection shows ‘agility and adaptability’
The 12-strong, London-based restaurant group reported 2020 turnover of £8.42m, 20% down on 2019
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NewsACI well-placed to exploit growth opportunities
Premium gastropub operator Anglian Country Inns reported strong consumer demand drove its recovery to financial strength in 2021
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NewsItsu writes off £4m New York investment
The company has decided to impair the full value of the investment in its USA operations, which consists of just one site. It will instead focus on regional and new international store openings under its new partnership model
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NewsSessions raises £7.3m Series A funding
The business said it would use the investment to open new food halls across the UK, set up a “one of a kind food studio”, and expand its team
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NewsWelsh revenues 25% down on England
A disasterous Christmas and New Year has left many Welsh hospitality businesses in a perilous financial position, UKHospitality Cymru has warned
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NewsSector stars recognised in New Year Honours list
Angela Hartnett, Robin Hutson and Andrew Wilson are among a number of people in the hospitality sector to have been recognised in the list for 2022.
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NewsDes Pheby shutters Dough Dough
The Liverpool pizza restaurant has closed permanently, along with two other sites in Warrington and Chester