All articles by Georgi Gyton – Page 22
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NewsDiageo looking to develop alcohol-free whisky
The owner of whisky brand Johnnie Walker said it was researching alcohol-free alternatives to the spirit, as well as rum
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NewsChancellor to deliver upbeat message on economy
Jeremy Hunt is set to dismiss “gloom” about the prospects for the UK economy and instead deliver a message that the government will bring about long-term prosperity
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NewsEG Group warned over £7bn debt pile
The owner of Leon and Cooplands Bakery has been warned it faces the growing risk of a rating downgrade if it fails to address its debts by the end of June.
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Analysis & InsightTop 10 pub and bar brands return to net outlet growth
The return to net outlet growth of 0.1% has followed two years of slowing net outlet decline, according to Lumina Intelligence, with Loungers leading the way in terms of expansion with its Lounge brand
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NewsBrewDog to roll out mental health and wellbeing programme
The brewer and bar operator’s 3,000 staff globally will have access to a personalised holistic ‘Pathfinder’ wellbeing programme, supported evidence-based content and courses.
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NewsTim Martin: ‘We’ll get back to pre-pandemic prosperity’
The JD Wetherspoon chairman told MCA the business was still being impacted by the concerns of older customers about coming out and a change in consumer habits
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NewsMcWin Fund to acquire major stake in L’Osteria
The German restaurant business currently has two sites in the UK with McWin looking to drive expansion in multiple new and existing European markets.
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NewsWatchHouse Coffee makes MD appointment
Caroline Ottoy joins the speciality coffee company from her role as operations director at Planet Organic.
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NewsGrowth prospects for UK economy have fallen
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt will be left with a multi-billion-pound hole before the next budget in March, the Office for Budget Responsibility has warned.
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NewsWetherspoon's sales down on pre-pandemic levels
Like-for-like sales at the pub company were 0.7% lower in the 25 weeks to 22 January 2023, compared to the period immediately before the pandemic, and 2% lower in the past 12 weeks.
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NewsFurther calls for inquiry into poor conduct by energy suppliers
The BBPA has written to the chairs of the Treasury and Business Select Committees urging them to investigate potential instances of profiteering.
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NewsWhitbread appoints second Dame to board
Whitbread has appointed Dame Cilla Snowball as a non-executive director of the company, with effect from 24 January.
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NewsIncipio appoints new ops director
Incipio Group has appointed Cormac Rawson to the position of operations director.
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InterviewsPapa Johns: ‘We are setting out the roadmap for the next five years’
Under a revamped management team and new business plan, the pizza brand is exploring new channels and formats including pizza by the slice, senior director of operations Lee Reed tells MCA
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NewsCôte confirms Sarah Hills as COO
The former Megan’s MD will join the French brasserie brand full-time from March
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NewsKerb to launch Berlin food hall
The London street food organisation is to convert the IMAX cinema at the Sony Centre Centre am Potsdamer Platz into a two-storey food and drink hall
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NewsLondon’s Night Czar calls for more support for late-night operators
Amy Lamé urged the government to cut VAT for hospitality, and extend the 50% business rate relief for a further year
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NewsUS coffee and açaí bowl concept Raining Berries set for UK launch
The Florida-based business, founded by Bimal Bhojani, believes the UK market offers the potential for more than 250 stores.
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InterviewsOakman: ‘The pace of our growth is being restricted’
The group is keen to capitalise on the “best pipeline it’s ever had”, but is being hamstrung by the lack of availability of good equity or debt deals
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NewsYoung’s appoints new non-executive director
Sarah Sergeant will join the board at the pub company and brewer with effect from 1 March 2023.