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SSP appoints Preyash Thakrar as chief strategy and corporate development officer
He joins the global food and beverage operator having previously held senior strategy leadership roles across the globe, most recently as of chief transformation officer at Boots
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NewsCosy Club to make airport debut at Bristol
The Loungers brand, which will be operated by TRG Concessions, joins as part of a £400m makeover at the South West airport, which will also see Bill’s, Wagamama, and SSP’s Tap + Brew open
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NewsAmber Taverns appoints Richard Lewis as CEO
Lewis has previously held senior roles at Greene King, SSP, and most recently was CEO of RedCat Hospitality, where he oversaw the growth of Coaching Inn Collection
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NewsSSP reports UK like-for-likes up 11%
Reporting its third quarter results for the period to 30 June 2026, the global food and beverage operator said that overall sales for the UK & Ireland had increased by 8%, supported by positive seasonal trading
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NewsUK contributes heavily to strong half-year sales for SSP Group
H1 2026 revenue stood at £456m in the UK and Ireland, with LFL growth of 8.4% during the period, increasing to 11% in the first six weeks of H2
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NewsTossed: ‘Central London isn’t the focus for current growth’
Neil Sebba, managing director of the healthy eating brand, tells MCA the group sees more interesting expansion opportunities outside of London, as underscored by its newly announced Gatwick Airport location
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NewsSSP launches Northern Ireland-inspired casual dining brand
Flax & Soda, which has opened as part of Belfast International Airport’s £100m investment program, is positioned to showcase regional ingredients as well as local beers and spirits
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NewsNew chair at SSP Group
Andrew Martin joins with extensive experience across the global consumer, travel, hospitality, and support services sectors, currently serving as chair of Intertek Group
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Analysis & InsightTravel hubs unlock broader demographic away from challenged high street
Following speculative reports that The Restaurant Group could be looking to sell off its travel concessions division, MCA examines a buoyant part of the sector which is growing ahead of the wider market
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NewsIndian Brewery Company launches in Birmingham Airport in partnership with TRGC
Billed as ‘a significant milestone’ for the Indian Brewery Company, the new opening will bring the craft beer and street food business to three sites
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NewsSSP launches review of European rail business
The wide-ranging revew will consider all options for the under-performing business, which has been affected by a slow return of passenger numbers, changing passenger profiles, and an increase in competition
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NewsSSP chair to step down
Mike Clasper CBE, who joined SSP in 2019, will step down following the company’s 2026 AGM on 23 January 2026
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NewsActivist investor pushing for SSP takeover
Irenic Capital Management has been trying to drum up interest in a take-over deal for the food to go operator, after it increased its stake to around 3%.
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NewsSSP UK sales up 7% in Q3
The travel concession operator saw strong sales at the begining of the quarter due to Easter, but trading softened in the last seven weeks of Q3
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NewsSSP signs deal to transform Southampton airport dining
SSP will assume immediate operation of the existing landside and airside bars, with plans to redevelop both sites into modernised bar kitchen concepts
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NewsActivist investor builds stake in Upper Crust owner SSP
Irenic Capital, which was part of a campaign at The Restaurant Group, has acquired 2% of shares and is pushing for improved profits
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NewsSSP Group sees UK sales up 9%
Positive trading momentum continued into the first quarter of the financial year, buoyed by strong air passenger numbers in the UK as well as less industrial action
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NewsSSP unveils new concept Monty’s
Monty’s at Liverpool John Lennon Airport will accommodate up to 190 diners with cooked breakfasts, bagels, and waffles, while lunch and dinner offerings will feature smashed patty burgers, mac ’n’ cheese, hot dogs, milkshakes, and desserts
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NewsSSP CFO to step down
SSP Group has announced a leadership change as Jonathan Davies, CFO and deputy CEO, plans to retire after 20 years with the company
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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