All Greene King articles – Page 3
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NewsAutumn Statement provides ‘lifeline’ for pubs
Pub operators welcomed the decisions to extend business rates relief and freeze alcohol duty, while calling for long-term reforms to reduce costs and tax burden on hospitality
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NewsGreene King: We want to create a stable workforce
Harnessing the power of technology is key to creating and sustaining a stable workforce, according to Greene King’s director of deployment Andy Incles
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NewsZoe Bowley joins Greene King
Greene King has appointed former PizzaExpress MD Zoe Bowley on a nine-month contract to oversee the Metropolitan Pub Company, as current MD Michael Horan steps down
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NewsGreene King launches new supplier platform
Called Greene King Engage, the platform is intended to boost engagement with suppliers on ESG and to build collaboration in the wider sector to reach net zero
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NewsHospitality leaders plead for no Christmas train strikes
Companies including Wasabi, Greene King, Fuller’s, and Mitchells & Butlers have signed an open letter to the Transport Secretary, RMT, ASLEF and Rail Delivery Group
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NewsGreene King announces enhanced flexible working policy
The pubco has introduced improved policies for paternity leave, adoptive leave, compassionate leave, and emergency leave for dependents
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InterviewsHickory’s: ‘We made a lot of mistakes along the way’
Following last year’s acquisition by Greene King, MCA visits Hickory’s MD John Welsh in Huddersfield to hear about the potential for the smokehouse concept to become a truly national brand - and the authority on American BBQ in the UK
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NewsGreene King MD heads to Everards
Andy Wilson, MD of destination brands, will be replaced by Jodie Tate, who is set to join from Asda
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InterviewsHickory’s: ‘There’s scope to take this much further’
MD John Welsh speaks to MCA about the Greene King acquisition, maintaining slow and steady expansion, and becoming a “truly national” brand
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NewsGreene King launches new gender identity policy
The policy follows research conducted by the pub group, which revealed less than a third of Brits feel their workplace adequately supports the LGBTQ+ community
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InterviewsNick Mackenzie: We don’t need more acquisitions to improve food
The Greene King CEO hailed a solid financial performance against a very difficult backdrop, with profits up and customers returning to pubs
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NewsGreene King achieves +60% increase in group revenue for FY22
The pub company and brewer reported adjusted operating profit of £192.6m for the 52 weeks to 1 January 2023, compared to £18.6m the prior year, with the new financial year to be one of continued investment
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NewsPubs looking to capitalise on Coronation
Pubs and breweries up and down the country are planning to host special events, brew limited edition beers and make the most of the extended opening hours
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NewsPubs generate £26.2bn of GVA, Greene King report finds
Speaking at The Kings Arms in Mayfair on 24 April, CEO Nick Mackenzie introduced new research ahead of the King’s coronation
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NewsGreene King: Pubs remain bedrock of society
The brewer and pub operator has launched a report to coincide with the King’s Coronation examining the role pubs play in local communities and how they have evolved since 1953
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NewsGreene King bolsters finance team
Group M&A director Matthew Ward is adding a new role of finance director for partnerships & ventures to his responsibilities
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NewsNew Pub Partners MD at Greene King
Dan Robinson will hold overall responsibility for Greene King’s leased, tenanted and franchise business unit, with Wayne Shurvinton appointed to a new role as partnership and ventures MD
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NewsBrewDog, Greene King and Nightcap triumph at The Publican Awards
The companies took home two awards each, while The Alchemist, Brewhouse & Kitchen and Anglian Country Inns were also recognised at the industry event
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NewsGreene King sets women in leadership target
Ahead of International Women’s Day, the pub company is aiming for its senior management team to be 50% women by 2023
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NewsHickory’s saw like-for-likes up 30% last year
The barbecue and smokehouse restaurant group, acquired by Greene King in October, said it had repaired the damage to its balance sheet done by the lockdowns.