All articles by Georgi Gyton – Page 61
-
NewsNightcap sees sales up almost 50%
The operator of Adventure Bar Group and The Cocktail Club businesses said it was was well positioned for significant expansion as its enters 2022
-
NewsTortilla sees like-for-like growth up +23%
Fast-casual Mexican chain Tortilla achieved a 79% increase in group revenue for the full year to 2 January 2022, compared to the same period last year, aided by the addition of seven new company-operated sites
-
NewsPrice of sushi rice rockets
The price of sushi rice is set to rise significantly due to the impact of increased freight costs and well as a shortage in supply.
-
NewsC&C trading boosted by return to hospitality
Trading in Q3 was modestly ahead of expectations, with increased profit and cash generation during the period to end of November.
-
NewsBusinesses on ‘a knife edge’ as numbers self-isolating rise
Absences by staff in self-isolation have been rocketing in recent weeks with operators losing tens of thousands of pounds in revenue.
-
NewsGreggs: ‘There are lots of opportunities for forecourt openings’
Despite the impact of the pandemic on commuting, Greggs has faith in the recovery of the public transport network and travel hubs.
-
NewsTen Entertainment sees record festive trading
Ten Entertainment has reported a +32.4% increase in sales since reopening its bowling and family entertainment centres in May 2021, compared to 2019 levels.
-
NewsGreggs sees like-for-like sales up on 2019 levels
The food to go retailer said it was in a strong financial position coming into 2022 and well placed for the opportunities that lay ahead
-
NewsGreggs CEO to step down at AGM
Roger Whiteside is to step down from his role as chief executive of Greggs in May 2022, with current retail and property director Roisin Currie to succeed him.
-
NewsScottish hospitality jobs still hanging in the balance
The news that Scotland is to reduce the required time for self-isolation has been welcomed but current restrictions are still hampering businesses
-
NewsOAPA launches employment training cafés
Charity Only A Pavement Away is to launch a number of employment training cafes for those facing homelessness, prison leavers and veterans, in spring 2022.
-
NewsPotential still exists for Leon US
Following a strategic review at the beginning of 2021, Leon exited the US – closing its four sites – in order to focus on the UK.
-
NewsEverards' sales down 10% in Q1
Managing director Stephen Gould said government support, by way of grants, “is appreciated but sadly does not go far enough”.
-
NewsRestaurants see lowest diner numbers since spring
Data from OpenTable shows the number of seated diners in the UK fell by an estimated 14 percentage points in the week to 20 December – to 88% of comparable 2019 levels – with London impacted to a far greater degree
-
NewsNTIA urges PM to #LetUsDance on NYE
The Night Time Industries Association has written an open letter to the Prime Minister urging him to end the uncertainty for the UK’s late night sector.
-
NewsPeter Marks: ‘Nightclub closures another kick in the teeth for beleaguered sector’
The move by the Scottish and Welsh governments has been criticised by the Rekom chairman as being yet “more baseless restrictions”.
-
NewsCharlie Gilkes: ‘We can’t keep going into periods of limbo’
The hospitality sector can’t continually bounce back from periods of uncertainty, the co-founder of Inception Group has warned.
-
NewsScottish nightclubs to close on 27 December
Nightclubs in the country will close for a three-week period following Boxing Day, following consultation with the industry
-
NewsBoard changes at M&B
Susan Murray will be stepping down from her role as senior independent director at Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) at its 2022 Annual General Meeting.
-
NewsNew CEO named at The Clink Charity
Christopher Moore has stepped down after nearly 11 years as CEO, to be succeeded by Yvonne Thomas.