All Pret A Manger articles – Page 5
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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
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Analysis & InsightChristmas menu innovation
Pret A Manger, Caffe Nero, Soho Coffee Co and Byron Burger and are among the coffee houses and restaurants to release their festive menus. MCA looks at the new products being introduced this year
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InterviewsPret: Visibility is key for Express format
Pret Express will be rolled out with machines placed in high footfall areas, and smaller versions introduced as well, interim MD Guy Meakin tells MCA
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NewsPret to expand Express format
Pret, which launches its new Christmas menu today, is to roll out its Pret Express format to more than 50 locations across the UK by the end of the year
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NewsJulian Metcalfe: ‘Everything is going to rocket in price’
Speaking to The Telegraph, the Pret and Itsu founder recommended a reduction in VAT and business rates as well as an easing of immigration policy
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NewsPret’s Andrea Wareham to step down
After 22 years at Pret, chief people officer Andrea Wareham will step down and be replaced by Ed Evans
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NewsPret announces second pay rise this year
Pret will invest £10m in staff pay in addition to the £9.2m invested earlier this year to help support UK staff with the rising cost of living
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NewsPret’s Guy Meakin to speak at Omnichannel Foodservice Conference
The interim MD will provide an exclusive presentation on the brand’s business transformation at the inaugural event