All articles by Shwetali Sapte – Page 103
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NewsEataly secures €200m investment to fund expansion
European private equity firm Investindustrial is buying a controlling stake in the Italian food and drink brand, amid its plans for global expansion
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NewsMcDonald’s appoints people director
McDonald’s UKI has appointed Burger King’s former people and culture director Tamara Griffin as its new people director
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NewsVarious Eateries announces interim CFO
The Coppa Club and Tavolino operator has announced Oli Williams will step down as CFO, with James Darwent replacing him on an interim basis
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NewsComptoir reports strong sales and profit
In its interim results, the group has stated it remains cautious but optimistic for the future due to the strength of its balance sheet
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NewsTortilla announces two board changes
The fast casual chain has appointed Francesca Tiritiello as non-executive director and Laurence Keen as senior independent director
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Analysis & InsightCity centre footfall rises after passing of Queen
Footfall across the UK rose by 12.1% last week compared to 2021, particularly in central London and city centres across the UK, Springboard Insights suggest
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Analysis & InsightSales growth fails to match inflation
Sector sales in August were up on 2019 levels but remained well below double-digit levels of inflation, according to the Coffer CGA Business Tracker
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Analysis & InsightThree out of four night time operators on financial cliff edge
Almost half of night time economy business are barely breaking even while 24.8% are losing money, according to a poll by the NTIA
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NewsSlim Chickens secures first franchise partner for Ireland
The Boparan Restaurant Group-operated chicken brand has partnered with OCO Westend to open its first Ireland site in Belfast in October
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NewsOcean Basket prepares for UK growth
The South African casual dining concept, which has over 200 restaurants in 16 countries, is gearing up to expand in the UK, CEO Grace Harding said
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InterviewsGreene King moves to data-led approach
The pub operator is focusing on targeted communication and becoming increasily digitally driven, according to commercial and marketing director Andrew Gallagher
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InterviewsDistrict looking to expand presence in London
The Australian-born coffee concept is laying foundations to grow from its current estate of three, founder Chelsea Finch has said
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NewsThe Salad Project to expand in London
The recently launched salad bar concept will open a third site in London in January, amid plans to expand across the UK, co-founder Florian de Chezelles said
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InterviewsGail’s to expand presence in north
The growing bakery chain is considering expansion up north, alongside changes in its supply chain to support expansion, MD Marta Pogroszewska has said
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NewsLargest hike in interests rates expected next week
The MPC is expected to announce a 75-basis-point increase in interest rates next week, following figures that showed inflation at 9.9% in August
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NewsGLA advises operators to remain open on 19 September
London authorities have encouraged hospitality businesses to stay open on the day of HM the Queen’s funeral to cater to crowds
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NewsRedCat appoints marketing director
RedCat Pub Company, the investment vehicle led by Rooney Anand, has appointed Kiran Quinn as marketing director
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NewsSector requires targeted support to protect jobs
UKHospitality has urged the government to help the sector protect jobs amid the energy crisis and other headwinds, following the latest ONS unemployment figures
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Analysis & InsightMore than 80% of operators face staffing challenges
Only 33% of operators have a clear people strategy while 84.3% face staffing issues, according to workforce management specialist Bizimply
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NewsInflation eases to 9.9% in August
Inflation dropped from 10.1% in July to 9.9% in August due to a drop in fuel prices, while food prices remained the largest upward contributor