All articles by Shwetali Sapte – Page 119
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Analysis & InsightHospitality businesses report lower turnover in May
Thirty-two percent of food service and accommodation businesses reported lower turnover between April and May, according to the Office for National Statistics
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s openings, from Leon and Chipotle to Las Iguanas and more
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NewsIndustry criticises government price cut campaign
Business leaders and organisations across the sector spoke out against the plan, which calls on businesses to cut prices to ease the cost of living
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NewsUKHospitality welcomes review on short-term lettings market
The trade body will respond to the government’s call for evidence to safety and accountability for short-term lets
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Greene King renews commitment to providing career opportunities
The pub group launched a new report outlining commitments and strategies to tackle the staffing crisis
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NewsAverage price of hot coffee increases by 3.5%
Average prices rose to £2.88 in May, with Greggs as the cheapest operator for a hot coffee, according to Lumina Intelligence’s Menu Tracker
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NewsTortilla announces partnership with Uber Eats
The Mexican restaurant group is the latest to join the delivery platform
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NewsFridays and Go partners with Dundee football teams
Fridays operator Hostmore Group has announced the brand will sponsor two football teams in Dundee for the 2022/2023 season
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NewsConcerns remain over Scottish Deposit Return Scheme
UKHospitality Scotland has called for a review of the scheme in response to concerns over financial risks to hospitality businesses
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NewsBrucan Pubs to open six sites within five years
The pub operator announced a fourth site in Witley and plans to expand its farm shop concept further, co-founder James Lyon-Shaw told MCA
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NewsHonest Burgers enters exclusive partnership with Uber Eats
The 43-strong burger chain will end its partnership with Deliveroo and offer delivery exclusively via Uber Eats across its estate
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Analysis & InsightTrading in city centres bounces back
The latest Top Cities report from CGA and Wireless Social shows growth in restaurant, pub, and bar trading across the UK’s 10 biggest cities
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NewsRecord staff shortages causing hospitality to lose £21bn in trade
The staffing crisis is causing a £21bn loss in revenue and an estimated £5bn loss in tax for the Exchequer, according to a new survey
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Analysis & InsightShaftesbury Capital: ‘The world is their oyster’
MCA examines the Shaftesbury and Capco merger and its implications for tenants, consumers, and London’s West End
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NewsStar Pubs & Bars announces energy deal to aid licensees
The scheme will bulk buy energy for licensees when the market is at its lowest, helping them navigating rising energy costs
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NewsVarious Eateries reports ‘resilient trading’
The Coppa Club operator reported half year group revenue of £17.8m, with a loss after tax of £2.6m
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NewsBlack Sheep Coffee to open 68 sites within 10 months
The specialty coffee concept will also expand to drive-thru formats, co-founder Gabriel Shohet told MCA
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InterviewsEataly: ‘We’re innovative even if we’re traditional’
As the brand celebrates its first year in the UK, the team behind Eataly speaks to MCA about winning Best New Opening at our Retailers’ Retailer Awards this year
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NewsInflation hits 9.1% in May
The consumer price index rose to a fresh 40-year high of 9.1%, largely driven by food price rises, according to the Office for National Statistics
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NewsStrikes will push businesses ‘closer to the edge’
Struggling town and city centre venues will be unable to withstand a further drop in revenue, UKHospitality CEO Kate Nicholls said