All articles by Shwetali Sapte – Page 51
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NewsSSP revenues driven by air travel
UK & Ireland revenue remains at 94% of 2019 levels, driven by air travel due to the impact of industrial action on UK rail
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NewsWhitbread F&B sales recover in Q1
Whitbread has announced its Q1 FY24 trading update, with total revenue up 19% and total UK F&B sales 10% ahead vs FY23
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NewsHigh Court rules in favour of PizzaExpress on insurance payout
The High Court has ruled in favour of a group of businesses seeking insurance payouts for Covid-related losses
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NewsInflation remains sticky at 8.7%
UK inflation has remained unchanged at 8.7% in the year to May, matching the figure recorded in April - with core inflation rising to 7.1%
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NewsTRG announces changes to senior team
Mark Chambers, currently CEO of Leisure & Concessions, will be replaced by Jonathan Knight as he takes over the CFO role from Kirk Davis
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Analysis & InsightCEOs least likely to have accessed EDI training
Business leaders are unlikely to have accessed training on equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) despite a strong appetite to do so, according to a new report by Be Inclusive Hospitality
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InterviewsAzzurri: ‘We’re looking to replicate Boojum’s success’
CEO Steve Holmes speaks to MCA about its new acquisition, adding a recession-proof brand to the portfolio and being an Italian cuisine group by accident rather than design
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InterviewsZia Lucia looking for prime sites outside London
The independent pizzeria chain has appointed Colin Doyle as MD as it looks to double its estate, with an eye on prime city centre locations, co-founder Gianluca D’Angela tells MCA
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Interviews‘Britain’s bloated planning rules are wrecking McDonald’s expansion plans’
McDonald’s chief Alistair Macrow speaks to The Telegraph about planning headaches, the £280 million investment plan and vegan dining
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, featuring new venues from Flat Iron, Greggs, San Carlo Group and more
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InterviewsGrowth Kitchen to start building outside London
The satellite kitchen network is aiming to triple its estate before moving to other major cities, and diversifying its brand portfolio, co-founder Máté Kun tells MCA
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InterviewsPizza Hut: ‘The power and resilience of the brand will continue’
As the brand celebrates its 50th anniversary in the UK, Pizza Hut UK & Europe CFO Kate Vacovec speaks to MCA about brand evolution, providing a digital-first experience, and tackling Domino’s stronghold in the market
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NewsShaftesbury Capital reports hospitality sales up on 2019
The West End landlord said its retail, hospitality, and leisure customers have reported sales 13% above 2019 on a like-for-like basis
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Analysis & InsightFood and drink price inflation jumps back to 21.4%
Inflation in the foodservice sector unexpectedly rose to 21.4% in April after dipping below 20% in March, according to the CGA Prestige Foodservice Price Index
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NewsUK economy returns to growth in April
The economy grew 0.2% in April after contracting 0.3% in March, helped by strong trading in restaurants, pubs, and bars
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Analysis & InsightOne-third of customers willing to pay more for sustainable choices, report finds
According to research by CGA and Nutritics, sustainability is a bigger driver for casual dining customers and those aged 18-34
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NewsF1 Arcade closes £30m investment round
The Formula 1 simulator racing concept has announced plans to open more than 30 locations globally by the end of 2027
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NewsSRA launches new platform to standardise sustainability within hospitality
The Sustainable Restaurant Association has launched the Food Made Good Sustainability Standard, a globally accessible platform in response to the universal scale of food system issues
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NewsUber Eats: ‘Our partnerships are key in leveraging our global scale’
Uber Eats is developing a targeted approach to sustainability initiatives, UK general manager Matthew Price tells MCA
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Analysis & InsightInclusive policies demanded by consumers, new survey shows
Nearly two-thirds of consumers think a venue’s equity, diversity, and inclusion policy is important, according to UKHospitality and CGA