All Operators articles – Page 12
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NewsIndustry leaders call for ‘drastic’ Government action
Following Boris Johnson’s announcement yesterday advising the UK to “avoid pubs, clubs, theatres and other such social venues,” leaders from across the hospitality industry have warned of the devastating effect these measures will have if the sector is not supported accordingly.
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NewsDom Walsh: A growing sense of the surreal
It seems bizarre, but when I wrote my last column only a month ago, coronavirus was still pretty much a Chinese issue that seemed a long way removed from mainland Europe, let alone the UK. The subjects I touched on included the rise of vegan food, Dry January and the rise and rise of Greggs.
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NewsGovernment preps support package
The Government is working on an economic rescue package after dire warnings from the leisure sector that the coronavirus pandemic will lead to widespread business failures, the Financial Times reports.
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NewsFootfall drops 26% amid outbreak
Footfall across the UK is showing a 26% like for like decline, according to data from Wireless Social.
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NewsPlan for ‘worst case scenario’ operators told
Restaurant operators should plan for the worst-case scenario with the coronavirus outbreak, two leading investors told Restaurant magazine’s R200 conference.
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NewsShepherd Neame to launch “flagship” site in long-term strategy
Shepherd Neame is in planning stages for a “flagship” site in Ebbsfleet as it plans to dominate the pub market in the area.
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NewsUKH – ‘Budget ignores large operators’
Yesterday’s Budget includes some welcome changes but ‘utterly ignores’ larger operators, UK Hospitality CEO Kate Nicholls has said.
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NewsPatisserie Valerie to merge with Bakers + Baristas
Patisserie Valerie will be merged with 65-strong café concept Bakers + Baristas, MCA’s sister title Big Hospitality reports.
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NewsGreene King announces coffee partnership
Greene King has announced a new multi-year partnership with coffee company Paddy & Scott’s.
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Analysis & InsightOne in three out of home meal visits are to-go
Almost a third of all out of home meal visits are now taken to-go with total FTG visits hitting their highest point across a three year period, MCA’s latest Food To Go tracker has found.
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NewsBoE announces emergency rate cut
In an attempt to shore up the economy amid the coronavirus outbreak, The Bank of England has announced an emergency cut in interest rates.
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NewsLoyalty, promotional planning and driving footfall
To discuss their contrasting approaches to data collection, MCA welcomed digital and marketing leaders from a range of operators for a roundtable discussion, in association with Punchh.
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NewsUKH calls on PM to implement ‘urgent measures’
Hospitality businesses need immediate and wide-ranging support to deal with the threat of the coronavirus, UK Hospitality has informed the Government.
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NewsPeter Martin: Is it too early to plan for the post-crisis world?
This is not a good time to be in the prediction business – apart from knowing that there is only one real topic of conversation in the market right now.
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Analysis & InsightIn-home spend drives February sales
Sales on takeaways and fast food rose by 8.7% year-on-year last month as people stayed at home to escape the storms and risk of contracting coronavirus, the Barclaycard Spend Index has revealed.
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NewsShattock joins Domino’s
Domino’s has appointed Matt Shattock, formerly of Cadbury and Unilever, as director and chairman.
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NewsSix by Nico makes London debut
The Nico Simeone-led restaurant concept Six by Nico is to open in the former Zizzi site in Charlotte Street, Fitzrovia this month.
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NewsGrind shifts focus to retail with Soho House tie-up
London-based coffee concept Grind has announced a new partnership with Soho House as it looks to grow its supply and retail arm this year.
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NewsProfits up at Cote
Cote has reported ‘satisfactory’ growth in its financial report for the year ending 28 July 2019.
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ArticleTenanted Pub Company Summit key take outs
Progressive partnerships, big deals and pressing industry challenges were just some of the topics covered by speakers at MCA’s Tenanted Pub Company Summit last week. Here are some of the key take outs…