All articles by Shwetali Sapte – Page 13
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NewsChapel Down appoints James Pennefather as CEO
The winemaker announced further directorate changes as well as positive trading in Q4, with strong momentum going into 2025
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, featuring Honest Smash + Grab, Hickory’s, BrewDog, Urban Pubs & Bars, and more
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NewsHonest co-founders to expand pizza concept The Breadstall
Alongside The Breadstall founder Seb Vince, the duo plan to bring 20-inch biga-style pizzas to 10 new locations in London over the next three years
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NewsHarrods introduces £1 ‘cover charge’
The Guardian reports this charge aims to bump profits by up to £1m, following a government crackdown on companies taking a cut of tips, according to staff
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NewsUKHospitality: Rates reform should provide ‘maximum benefit’ after years of overtaxing
The trade body said the plan to introduce differential multipliers would help level the playing field for high street businesses
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NewsBakers + Baristas looks to continued growth
The bakery cafe chain plans to expand through new openings, further refurbishments, and an increased focus on improving sales through online channels
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NewsImmersive Gamebox seeks buyer
The competitive socialising concept has appointed Begbies Traynor as it enters into administration, but has a pipeline in place for future growth
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NewsEverards delivers strong performance
Turnover increased to £36.2m and was accompanied by a rise in operating profit, albeit the pub operator and brewer warned of ‘material impact’ resulting from the Budget
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Analysis & InsightEating and drinking out market KPIs strengthen
Market penetration increased by 3.5ppts to 59.8% - led by improved consumer confidence as well as a weak comparative period, according to Lumina Intelligence
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NewsSSP plans India IPO for Travel Food Services
India is a strategically important market for SSP, which intends to build on its market-leading position to capitalise on opportunities in the fast-growing travel market
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NewsBold Street Coffee expands reach with subscription service
The coffee shop chain has launched a new delivery service following the successful opening of its fifth site in Manchester
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NewsSacha Lord to address House of Commons ahead of business rates reform
In a hearing today, the Non-Domestic Ratings Bill Committee will look at the long-term implications of the government’s proposed reforms
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NewsNew food & drink director at Liberation Group
The pub operator and brewer has appointed Alice Bower to the newly created role, in response to success in growing its food offer across the business
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NewsProposed business rates reform will misfire, Colliers warns
The government’s proposed legislation to place further costs on bigger retailers and hospitality businesses will misfire and discourage investment, according to the consultancy
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NewsPizza Hut delivery criticised for gambling promotion
Customers ordering Pizza Hut online were congratulated for having “unlocked up to 300 free spins at your favourite casino”
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NewsJoe & the Juice goes Deliveroo exclusive
The partnership is designed to help the brand remain front of mind across eating occasions, and breakfast in particular, as it looks to open hundreds more stores in the UK
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NewsChuck E Cheese looks to enter UK market
The American chain operates more than 600 locations worldwide and is initially targeting cities such as Glasgow, Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham, Milton Keynes, and Bristol
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NewsCaffè Nero expands Waitrose partnership with new coffee shops
Caffè Nero outposts have opened in five Waitrose stores last week, offering coffee made by baristas alongside Waitrose’s food menu
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NewsYoung’s: ‘We’re nowhere near the £10 pint’
Chief executive Simon Dodd told The Times he looks forward to 2025, despite an additional £11m increase in costs following the recent Budget
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NewsDomino’s introduces new Profitability and Growth Framework
The PGF aims to capitalise on long-term growth opportunity for the pizza group and underpins its confidence in targets to achieve in excess of 1,600 stores, delivering £2bn of systems sales by 2028