All SSP articles
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NewsSSP UK delivers 9% LFL growth
Overall sales increased by 12%, driven by high demand in the air sector, a lower level of disruption in rail, and strong operational execution throughout the peak summer period
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NewsSSP sees improved air and rail traffic
UK revenues grew by 19.6% to £392.1m in the first half, while like-for-like growth was 14.7%, with a lower impact from rail strikes
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NewsSSP acquires ARE in Australia
Airport Retail Enterprises operates 62 airport outlets in Australia with anualised sales of around £100m
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NewsSSP surpasses pre-pandemic sales
UK sales were up by 22% at the travel concession operator, but profits were hit by the slower recovery in rail and significant disruption caused by strikes
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NewsSSP launches new concept Café Local
The new travel-focused café and retail store concept has been developed by SSP for regional rail stations, with the first fifteen Café Local stores now open around the UK
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NewsSSP appoints chief people officer
Ann-marie Murphy, currently COO at The Gym Group, will take up the role early next year
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NewsSSP sees strong underlying trading momentum
In the UK and Ireland, sales are expected to strengthen to c.100% vs 2019, reflecting the improving performance and higher mix of the air channel
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Analysis & InsightValue for money driving consumer choices at travel outlets
A third of people say that value for money is now a key motivation when choosing a food and drink outlet in travel locations
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NewsSSP extends contract with London City Airport
SSP Group has been awarded a seven-year contract extension at London City Airport, which will see it bring new concepts to the travel hub
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NewsSSP completes banking refinance
The new financing consists of a £300m four-year term loan and a currently undrawn £300m revolving credit facility provided by a syndicate of banks
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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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NewsLeon to debut in Italy
Leon is to make its Italian debut in Rome this October, as part of a partnership between SSP Group and Italian rail station operator Grandi Stationi
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NewsSSP sees travel volumes continue to recover
The company said despite the macroeconomic uncertainty, the travel food and beverage sector will remain “structurally resilient” to pressures on consumer spending
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NewsSSP expands into US with Midfield deal
The acquisition will add $100m ((£79m) to the travel concession group’s top-line revenue
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NewsRail strikes hit SSP UK trading
Revenues were 83% of 2019 in the four months to 31 January 2023, reflecting the impact of industrial action
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NewsSSP appoints Kari Daniels as UK&I CEO
Succeeding Richard Lewis, she spent more than 20 years at Tesco, recently as CEO of Tesco Ireland
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NewsSSP Group announces return to profit
The operator has announced its results for the year ended 30 September 2022, with recovery in passenger demand and a shift in focus towards North America and Asia
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NewsSSP sees passenger numbers rebound
The travel concession operator said trading had recovered to near 2019 levels
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NewsSSP announces exec appointments
They include Graham Woods, who will be joining the business as UK&I property director after 13 years as global property director at Pret
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NewsSSP buoyed by travel sector recovery
The food and beverage concessions operator reported steady recovery, with revenue running at 87% of 2019 levels overall and UK revenue at 82%