All articles by Shwetali Sapte – Page 127
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NewsUKHospitality: lack of support will lead to further pub closures
The trade body called on the government to help the industry following research showing 7,000 pubs have closed over the past decade
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NewsPret calls for resolution to end strike action
The sandwich and coffee operator reported sales had fallen sharply during RMT strikes in June
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NewsRedCat expands Coaching Inn estate
The investment vehicle acquired the Forest Park Country Hotel and Inn, the eleventh acquisition by the Coaching Inn Group under RedCat ownership
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NewsBrewDog: ‘We pushed people too far’
In a podcast interview, CEO James Watt admitted the craft beer giant had “missed the mark from a people perspective” and outlined initiatives to improve work culture
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NewsGusto Italian reports ‘resilient results’
The premium casual dining group reported a resilient performance in the year to September 2021, with a turnover of £12.3m
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NewsPret to launch in India
The sandwich and coffee chain has signed a franchise partnership in India, following launch announcements in the UAE, Spain, Portugal, and Canada
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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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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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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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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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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