LAD Sales Steady But Spirits And Wine Drop In Slow September
On Premise drinks sales dipped year-on-year for two weeks in a row after the weather turned autumnal in mid-September, CGA by NIQ’s Daily Drinks Tracker…
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Hospitality
All the latest hospitality news for pubs, bars, clubs, restaurants and hotels in the UK hospitality sector and licensed on-trade industry.
97% of Respondents Agree Hospitality Is at the Heart of Communities
Hospitality businesses – from cafés to restaurants, food halls to pubs – say they sit at the heart of community life; with 97% of hospitality…
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Côte Restaurant Group Acquired by The Karachi Group
Côte Restaurant Group today announced its sale to The Karali Group, led by Salim Janmohamed OBE and Karim Janmohamed. The Karali Group is a dynamic…
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Editor’s Viewpoint: Five Months of Rising Prices – A Perfect Storm Brewing for Hospitality
By Peter Adams, Editor, CLH News. As we approach what should be one of the most lucrative trading periods of the year, the sector faces…
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Inception Group Toasts Record Performance as Immersive Bars Drive Growth
The hospitality group behind some of London’s most distinctive themed venues has reported record turnover and set its sights on £30 million in revenue for…
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Bank Top And Big Trip Take Home Top Awards At The Indie Beer Awards 2025
The two top awards in cask and keg at the Indie Beer Awards North West have been awarded to Bank Top Brewery in Bolton and…
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Businesses Call For Voice In Overnight Levy Discussions, To Avoid Unintended Consequences For Flagship UK Destinations
Where overnight visitor levies are introduced, businesses must have a voice in their design and rollout, according to High Streets UK (HSUK), the pro-growth partnership…
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Wetherspoon Reports Profit Growth but Warn of “Government-Led” Cost Increases
Pub operator JD Wetherspoon has announced improved annual financial results, though the company has flagged a slowdown in recent trading and warned that mounting costs…
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Only 16% Of Small Hotels Focus On Guest Acquisition, With Operations Taking Priority: Siteminder
London, UK – Small accommodation businesses globally spend more time managing daily operations than attracting guests, according to new research from SiteMinder, the world’s leading…
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Shepherd Neame Sponsors Contemporary Kent Artists Series
Shepherd Neame is to be the principal sponsor for the inaugural Contemporary Kent Artists (CKA) exhibition series in Whitstable, which runs from October 8 to…
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Hospitality Food And Drink Prices Rise For Fifth Month In A Row As Pressures Mount
Food and drink prices in the hospitality sector rose by 0.4% in the month to August, the latest Foodservice Price Index from CGA by NIQ…
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Hotel Occupancy Holds Strong In August But Staff Costs Bite
UK hoteliers managed to uphold strong occupancy in August, but staff costs continued to bite, with profitability taking a hit, according to the RSM Hotels…
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Private Security Businesses Question Ministerial Position as Controversy Mounts Over ‘S12’ Security Leadership Group
Growing concerns are emerging across the UK private security sector regarding the newly formed ‘S12’ security leadership group, which critics argue prioritises the interests of…
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Major Revamp to Relaunch Yorkshire Pub Operator’s Third Site with Star
Yorkshire community pub operators Simon Woodcock and Richard Hepplestone are expanding their estate to 10 sites by taking the lease on The Upton Arms in…
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Star Pubs Launches Celebrity Social Media Campaign To Attract A New Generation Of Licensees
Star Pubs is launching a year-long social media campaign featuring celebrities with the aim of attracting the next generation of licensees to the leased &…
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