All articles by Shwetali Sapte – Page 88
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NewsBlack Sheep Coffee to open 68 sites within 10 months
The specialty coffee concept will also expand to drive-thru formats, co-founder Gabriel Shohet told MCA
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InterviewsEataly: ‘We’re innovative even if we’re traditional’
As the brand celebrates its first year in the UK, the team behind Eataly speaks to MCA about winning Best New Opening at our Retailers’ Retailer Awards this year
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NewsInflation hits 9.1% in May
The consumer price index rose to a fresh 40-year high of 9.1%, largely driven by food price rises, according to the Office for National Statistics
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NewsStrikes will push businesses ‘closer to the edge’
Struggling town and city centre venues will be unable to withstand a further drop in revenue, UKHospitality CEO Kate Nicholls said
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NewsKFC teams up with FareShare to redistribute surplus food
The fried chicken chain will redistribute four million meals in an initiative to reduce food waste and combat food insecurity
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InterviewsUnexpected, ridiculous joy: the Flight Club story
After winning Best Concept at MCA’s Retailers’ Retailer Awards, Flight Club marketing director Juliette Keyte speaks about expanding the brand globally and the enduring appeal of competitive socialising
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NewsPret to launch in UAE
A new agreement with franchise partner Emirates Leisure Retail is part of Pret’s aim to double the size of its business within five years
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NewsBrewDog unveils bio-energy plant
The £12m plant will power the production of over 176 million pints per year and result in 7,500 fewer tonnes of carbon emissions
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NewsMcDonald’s joins Zero Carbon Forum
The news follows the October 2021 launch of the Plan for Change, which announced the company’s aims to achieve net zero emissions by 2040
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InterviewsKurt Zdesar on mastering nikkei cuisine
The founder of Chotto Matte and Ping Pong Dim Sum speaks to MCA about his ambitious expansion drive and introducing Japanese-Peruvian cuisine to the world
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NewsWhitbread on its way to post-pandemic recovery
The Premier Inn operator announced a strong bounce back in food and beverage sales, alongside rising occupancy levels
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NewsStaff shortages at record high
The sector currently has a record high of 174,000 available jobs, with 83% more vacancies than in March-May 2019, according to the ONS
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NewsPopeyes kickstarts national rollout with six sites
The Louisiana-based fried chicken chain has announced plans to open six sites, followed by hundreds more over the next decade
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NewsPizza Punks to launch in Nottingham
The sourdough pizza chain is also in talks to open in Cardiff and London while targeting Edinburgh and Dublin, founder Brad Stevens told MCA
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NewsStonegate: Industry should invest in local communities
Hospitality can play a vital role in post-covid recovery nationwide, commercial director Suzanne Baker said
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InterviewsMarugame Udon: The consumers keep coming back
CEO Keith Bird speaks to MCA about expanding the Japanese chain across Europe via franchsing while maintaining consistency
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NewsTech startup Ambl raises £1.3m
The platform offers real-time reservations to reduce losses from late cancellations and no shows
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Analysis & InsightJubilee sales uplift plateaus over weekend
Sales rose sharply on bank holidays but fell flat over the weekend, according to data from CGA
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NewsUKH: Revamped immigration laws would ease staffing shortages
More readily available work visas would go a long way in helping the sector, CEO Kate Nicholls said at the Summer Conference
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Analysis & InsightYoung willing to spend on sustainable brands
The cost of living crisis has yet to deter young consumers from spending more on brands with green credentials, according to research from CACI