All articles by Shwetali Sapte – Page 113
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NewsWhitbread on its way to post-pandemic recovery
The Premier Inn operator announced a strong bounce back in food and beverage sales, alongside rising occupancy levels
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NewsStaff shortages at record high
The sector currently has a record high of 174,000 available jobs, with 83% more vacancies than in March-May 2019, according to the ONS
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NewsPopeyes kickstarts national rollout with six sites
The Louisiana-based fried chicken chain has announced plans to open six sites, followed by hundreds more over the next decade
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NewsPizza Punks to launch in Nottingham
The sourdough pizza chain is also in talks to open in Cardiff and London while targeting Edinburgh and Dublin, founder Brad Stevens told MCA
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NewsStonegate: Industry should invest in local communities
Hospitality can play a vital role in post-covid recovery nationwide, commercial director Suzanne Baker said
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InterviewsMarugame Udon: The consumers keep coming back
CEO Keith Bird speaks to MCA about expanding the Japanese chain across Europe via franchsing while maintaining consistency
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NewsTech startup Ambl raises £1.3m
The platform offers real-time reservations to reduce losses from late cancellations and no shows
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Analysis & InsightJubilee sales uplift plateaus over weekend
Sales rose sharply on bank holidays but fell flat over the weekend, according to data from CGA
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NewsUKH: Revamped immigration laws would ease staffing shortages
More readily available work visas would go a long way in helping the sector, CEO Kate Nicholls said at the Summer Conference
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Analysis & InsightYoung willing to spend on sustainable brands
The cost of living crisis has yet to deter young consumers from spending more on brands with green credentials, according to research from CACI
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NewsMcDonald’s urged to act on plastic
Shareholders representing more than 206 million shares supported a proposal asking the company to reduce packaging pollution
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NewsFulham Shore reports strong trading at new sites
The Franco Manca and The Real Greek operator has introduced menu inflation and negotiated rent reviews to mitigate industry-wide cost pressures, along with 10 new restaurant openings in the financial year
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Event NewsUKHospitality: Government needs to help sector attract investment
A lack of coherent strategy to tackle the cost of living crisis is negatively impacting investment into the sector, UKHospitality’s Summer Conference heard yesterday.
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NewsPret announces launch in Canada
The sandwich and coffee chain will embark on a two-year trial phase with A&W Food Services to introduce the Pret brand in Canada
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Analysis & InsightHospitality spending soars during Platinum Jubilee
While transaction volumes rose over the weekend, living costs are pushing consumers to rein in discretionary spending, according to Barclaycard
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NewsFocused policies required to support recovery
The government’s response to the cost of living crisis does little to reduce the pressure on businesses, according to UKHospitality and the Night Time Industries Association
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NewsKFC trials first delivery-only kitchens
The fried chicken giant will open its first delivery-only kitchens in London, with more locations planned to open across the year
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Analysis & InsightStay in a Pub reports rise in bookings from overseas
The pub accommodation platform reports 44% of bookings were made from overseas in April and May, compared to 17% pre-pandemic
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NewsHostmore reports decline in like-for-like revenue
The Fridays and 63rd+1st operator announced three new sites and a range of measures to mitigate the impact of falling consumer confidence
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NewsNational rail strike would jeopardise sector recovery
A lack of commuter trains will reduce footfall in towns and cities, damaging already fragile businesses, warned UKHospitality