Wetherspoon Sales 2023 “Likely to Be Record” says Chairman Tim Martin
JD Wetherspoon is on course for a record year, the company has said, after its sales in Easter week were the highest they have ever…
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East Anglia Operator Takes on Lease of the Coach & Horses, Royston
Vamsi Putta, licensee of The Brook in Cambridge, has taken on The Coach & Horses in Royston, his first Star Pubs & Bars lease. The…
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Annual Social Impact Report Demonstrates the Level of Support Delivered by The Burnt Chef Project
The Burnt Chef Project has launched its annual social impact report for 2022, highlighting the level of support, training and guidance delivered by the not-for-profit…
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Survey Highlights Only 8% of UK Adults Believe They Will See a World Free From Hunger
Hunger is the world’s greatest solvable problem. Yet only 8% of UK adults believe they’ll see the end of hunger in their lifetime; according to…
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Pub and Bar Transactions Were up 26.7% Over the Coronation Weekend
Brits made the most of celebrations and benefitted from the longer opening hours. Data from Barclays shows that during the Coronation bank holiday weekend (6-8…
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City Centre Hotel Celebrates 50th Anniversary
A city centre hotel in Bristol – described as a “beacon of hospitality and hope” by its general manager – has celebrated serving the city…
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Eurovision Spending Set to Provide UK Retailers and Hospitality Venues with £470m Boost
With the Eurovision Song Contest being held in the UK for the first time in 25 years, UK retailers and hospitality venues are expected to…
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Community Pub Receives £176,000 Refurbishment Ahead of Summer
The Station Hotel, a local traditional community pub in Filey has received a £176,000 investment to improve its beer garden just in time for the…
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Over 55s Wield the Most Influence When Deciding Where to Eat and Drink
New insight identifies which consumers have the most influence in deciding which hospitality venues to visit and the factors influencing their decisions The latest GO…
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Company of Cooks Launches ‘In Good Company’ Featuring Top Chefs in “Jaw-Dropping Locations”
Company of Cooks has announced the launch of ‘In Good Company’, an event series that sees guest chefs, restaurateurs and producers preparing and cooking one-off…
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Lose Less, Sell More
If you’re considering the CardsSafe system for your venue, retaining your customers’ banking or ID cards is safer than ever. CardsSafe eliminates walkouts and helps…
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Consumer Spending Grew Just 4.3% In April But Bank Holiday Fuels Hospitality Growth
Consumer card spending grew just 4.3 per cent year-on-year in April – less than half the latest CPIH inflation rate of 8.9 per cent but…
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New Wigan Pub Gets £180,000 Makeover
The Honeysuckle on Pool Street in Wigan, re-opened on Thursday 4th May following a major investment of £180,000! The pub is part of the Proper…
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Soft Drinks Sales Surge in First Quarter of 2023
CGA by NIQ’s data shows it has been a very strong start to 2023 for the soft drinks category. Sales surged past the £1bn mark…
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Coronation Weekend Kicks off CAMRA’s Summer of Pub
The Campaign for Real Ale encourages people to head down to their local and support the trade for the Coronation bank holiday and the start…
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