All Pret A Manger articles – Page 4
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NewsPret opens in Italy
Pret a Manger has debuted in Italy in Milan’s Malpensa Airport, as the first of 40 openings planned across the country
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NewsPret’s Guy Meakin takes on shops and franchise director role
Clare Clough has returned as MD, with Meakin overseeing shops, franchise, and property
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Analysis & InsightFood to go: What’s inspiring spring/summer NPD
MCA explores the trends influencing the new spring/summer launches from the UK’s leading food to go brands and how they stack up against competition from the grocery retailers.
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NewsPret launches in Luxembourg
The new opening is another step is Pret’s expansion strategy as the brand builds its presence internationally
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NewsPret expands loyalty programme
The subscription service has been rebranded to Club Pret, and will now cost £30 per person and offer users 10% off food sold in Pret stores
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NewsPret debuts in India
The food-to-go brand has launched its first shop in Mumbai, the first of further openings planned for later this year
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Analysis & InsightPret’s spring refresh relies on both health and indulgence
As two competing trends take over the sector, the food-to-go brand has unveiled a range of new items that cater to changing consumer needs following a pandemic and cost of living crisis
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Analysis & InsightPret increases prices by up to 18%
The price of an all-butter croissant at Pret’s station sites has increased by 18.2%, for example, however price increases at its high street sites have been less steep, it has been reported
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NewsPret calls for clearer rules on food labelling
Pret is among 11 businesses that have signed an open letter organised by the foundation for Natasha Ednan-Laperouse, who died after eating a baguette containing sesame seeds
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NewsPret announces third pay rise for staff
The omnichannel retailer will give UK shop staff a further 3% pay rise from 1 April. This comes in addition to a 5% increase that came into effect in December, and a rise in April 2022.
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NewsPret faces questions after axing smoothies and frappes
The brand said the products, ordered by only 20% of subscribers, will be removed to prepare for the rollout of new iced drinks
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NewsPret revamps iced drinks range
The food to go retailer will launch the new range in April in what it describes as its biggest drinks innovation in more than five years, replacing its current range of frappes and smoothies.
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NewsPret to launch in Qatar
Pret a Manger will launch in Qatar in a deal with franchisee Al Mana Holding, marking another step in its expansion in the Middle East and globally
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NewsPret hires 250 Ukrainian refugees
The vast majority of those employed on the programme are women whose partners and families have stayed in Ukraine
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NewsBranded coffee chains defy challenges to achieve strong growth
Project Café UK 2023 shows the £4.9bn UK branded coffee shop market achieved 11.9% sales growth over the last 12 months
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NewsPret to shelve Veggie Pret concept
Pret will concentrate instead on expanding the vegetarian and vegan range within its core estate. The retailer has also announced an agreement to launch the brand in Israel
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InterviewsHopes and reflections: Views from the top (part 4)
As hospitality ends another year filled with challenges, we ask sector leaders to share their highs and lows of 2022 and hopes for the New Year in a special series of articles this week, which today features Pret a Manger, PizzaExpress, and Inn Collection Group
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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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NewsPret announces new US partnership
A new partnership with Dallas Holdings will see the multichannel retailer open a network of shops in California as well as an additional site in New York City
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NewsPret expands Tesco retail range
The new launches include almond croissants, a sweet greens smoothie and berries and cherries smoothie, and form part of the brand’s expansion into consumer-packaged goods