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NewsDraymen vote in favour of pay deal
A pay deal has been struck with 1,000 draymen at drinks delivery company GXO Logistics Drinks, following the threat of strike action last month.
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NewsChanges to Pubs Code could undermine relationship between pubco and tenant
The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has said the pandemic has demonstrated the strengths of the leased and tenanted model and that wholesale changes to the Pubs Code could undermine the relationship between pub company and tenant or lessee.
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NewsJDW hits back at headlines on beer shortages
JD Wetherspoon (JDW) has hit back at headlines in the national press that linked its current shortages with some beer to issues around the shortage of workers caused by Brexit, and reports that its pubs were running low of beer, claiming they were inaccurate.
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NewsConsumer spend up in eating and drinking out market
Average spend in the hospitality sector increased by 5.7%, to £10.35 per visit, in the four weeks to 8 August 2021, according to the latest Eating and Drinking Out Panel data from Lumina Intelligence.
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NewsFive Guys and Corbin & King to speak at MCA’s Restaurant Conference
MCA is excited to unveil the first of many big-name speakers at its 2021 Restaurant Conference, with Five Guys’ chief executive John Eckbert and Jeremy King, chief executive, Corbin & King, joining the line-up.
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NewsScottish government proposes vaccine passports for nightclubs
The Scottish government has proposed the introduction of vaccine passports for entry to nightclubs and large-scale indoor and outdoor events, as it tries to reduce the level of Covid infections escalating before the autumn.
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NewsIsland Poké lines up four more London sites
Island Poké has secured four new locations in London for openings this year and in early 2022.
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NewsIndustry backs #ShowUpForHospitality campaign
A new campaign to encourage customers to show up for bookings has been backed by several leading hospitality organisations.
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NewsWetherspoons blames beer shortages on industrial action
JD Wetherspoon (JDW) has said the supply shortages it has been experiencing with several of the beer and lager brands it sells is down to the industrial action proposed by delivery drivers supplying Heineken products, rather than the impact of Brexit.
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NewsWilkinson departs Byron
Bryon operator Famously Proper has announced CEO Simon Wilkinson has stepped down, to be replaced by Gavin Cox.
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NewsOakman, Portobello and Langton Capital to join MCA’s Pub Conference
Investment opportunities and growth strategies in the pub sector will be discussed on a special panel at MCA’s Pub Conference later this month.
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NewsRamsay to open first Bread Street Kitchen outside capital
Gordon Ramsay Restaurants is to open its first Bread Street Kitchen outside the capital, with an opening lined up in Edinburgh.
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NewsUrban Pubs & Bars forms JV for ‘rapid growth’
Urban Pubs & Bars has entered into partnership with Davidson Kempner and Global Mutual to support and accelerate the growth of the company.
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NewsVaccine passport plan to go ahead
The government has confirmed it will move forward with plans to introduce vaccine passports for nightclubs and other crowded indoor venues in England from the end of next month.
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NewsYoung’s appoints non-exec to board
Young’s has appointed Aisling Meany to its board as a non-executive director, with effect from 1 September 2021.
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NewsSSP appoints deputy CEO
SSP Group has announced that Jonathan Davies has been appointed as deputy chief executive, alongside his current role of chief financial officer, with immediate effect.
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NewsDish counts remain ‘significantly’ down on pre-pandemic levels
The average number of dishes on food menus has remained significantly down on pre-pandemic levels, despite a 5.5% rise in dish counts since last autumn/winter, according to the latest data from Lumina Intelligence.
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NewsCôte makes raft of new appointments
Côte Brasserie has made a number of new appointments, including Amy Sawbridge as chief people officer, and Keith Lloyd as managing director.
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NewsCustomers urged to be kind
UKHospitality’s Kate Nicholls has urged customers to treat hospitality staff with respect, after reports of rude and abusive treatment of workers during the summer staycation boom.
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NewsStaff optimism dips amid shortages
The twin challenges around staff shortages and lingering concerns about staff safety have added to the pressure felt by staff in the hospitality sector, leading to a decline in the number seeing the sector as a viable long-term career according to the latest CGA and CPL Learning survey of hospitality staff. Hospitality teams generally feel safe in the venues they work in, but the reduction of Covid-19 restrictions has increased safety concerns for some.