All articles by Finn Scott-Delany – Page 21
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NewsCovid app alerts under review
Health secretary Sajid Javid is considering an “appropriate, balanced and proportionate” approach for self-isolation when people are pinged by the NHS app, Rishi Sunak has said.
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NewsPizzaExpress concludes refinancing
PizzaExpress has concluded its long-term refinancing as CEO David Campbell hailed a “transformational year” for the business.
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InterviewsFuller’s: ‘British pubs handle evolution brilliantly’
Like the majority of the country, Simon Emeny is enjoying the afterglow of England’s football heroics when we speak on Thursday morning.
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NewsFuller’s ‘perfectly placed’ to benefit from return to normal life
Fuller’s has hailed a resilient performance after seeing its revenues fall by 77% in a year dominated by lockdowns.
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NewsTributes paid to former Marston’s chairman David Thompson
The former chairman of Marston’s David Thompson, described by colleagues as a man of “tremendous intellect and vigour”, has died aged 67.
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NewsTen Entertainment hails 'return to profitability'
Ten Entertainment Group (TEG) has hailed “a return to cash generation and profitability” after reopening on 17 May.
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NewsJDW expects sales to return to 2019 levels
J D Wetherspoon has reported like-for-like sales were down 14.6% between 17 May-4 July.
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Analysis & InsightSelf-isolation a ‘major unresolved issue’
The issue of staff being required to self-isolate after being pinged by the NHS app remains a major unresolved issue, but is subject to high-level discussions with government, MCA’s The Conversation has heard.
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NewsYolé franchisee eyes 100 sites
The master franchise holder of Yolé, the no added sugar ice cream and frozen yoghurt brand, has confirmed five prime London sites, with a plan for 100 over the next seven years.
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NewsRevolution anticipates ‘rapid recovery’
Revolution Bars Group reports that trading since 17 May is now up to 86% against the same period in 2019 when there were no Covid restrictions.
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NewsEverards estate fully let and ready for 19 July
Everards has reported revenues were down 38% to £19.1m last year, with an operating loss of £1.2m.
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NewsCovid passports ‘too much hassle’
Nightclubs and music venues will reopen without the need for Covid tests or vaccine passports from July 19, the Evening Standard reports.
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NewsBan on ‘junk food’ ads to be announced
The government is set to confirm a TV ban on advertising food deemed to be high in fat, salt and sugar before 9pm from 2023.
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NewsVarious Eateries ‘primed for growth’
Various Eateries, the Hugh Osmond backed operator of the Coppa Club, has reported “very strong trading” since reopening, facilitated by large outdoor spaces.
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NewsWing Shack Co shares opening pipeline
Wing Shack Co is preparing to open a number of new sites, as well as road-test two new spin-off concepts, co-founder Josh Jarvis has told MCA.
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NewsYolé eyes UK rollout
Yolé, the international sugar-free ice cream and frozen yogurt brand, is launching in the UK, with four further sites lined up.
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NewsBrewDog CEO: Toxic culture letter ‘100% my fault’
BrewDog CEO James Watt has acknowledged responsibility for “neglecting important people elements” at the craft beer business, while going into further details of an independent review into company culture.
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NewsWhitbread reports high demand in tourist areas
Whitbread has reported food and beverage sales were down 86.0% in Q1 FY22, reflecting the government’s lockdown restrictions that were in place for most of the period.
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NewsLoungers sales up 26.6%
Loungers has reported like-for-like sales over the four-week period from 17 May to 13 June 2021 were up 26.6%, compared to the same period in 2019.
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NewsRent debt protections confirmed
Measures to protect commercial tenants from evictions and debt enforcement action have been extended until 25 March next year, the Treasury has confirmed.