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The latest industry news from the business journalists at Catering Today. We bring you the latest on what’s happening in the restaurants, bars and catering industry, with exclusive stories, analysis, best practice and industry comment.
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Jul- 2024 -2 July
Alain Ducasse extends The Dorchester partnership
World-renowned chef Alain Ducasse has announced the continuation of its partnership with The Dorchester in London for a further five years. Since its opening, Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester has been a symbol of culinary innovation and sophistication. The restaurant, which holds three Michelin stars, with chef patron Jean-Philippe Blondet…
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2 July
Politicians must fix cultural divide to earn trust, NTIA says
The NTIA has called on political leaders to bridge the cultural divide for the nightlife and hospitality industry to regain their trust, saying that the sector cannot trust leaders who “seem utterly out of touch with the fabric of contemporary society”. This comes as the association maintains its stance that…
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1 July
Today’s news in brief – 01/07/24
Scottish hospitality saw a 33% rise in sales during Scotland’s Euros matches, with high street pubs benefiting the most from an average 74% rise in sales. According to CGA by NIQ data, the day of Scotland’s game vs Switzerland generated the biggest boost in sales, rising 28% compared with last…
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1 July
Red Engine to launch Electric Shuffle site in New York
Red Engine has announced that it is set to launch a flagship Electric Shuffle bar in New York City on 12 July. Located in the NoMad district, the multi-million-pound investment occupies 10,000 square feet of Manhattan real estate on the second floor next to the Virgin Hotel. Set across two…
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1 July
Market Taverns appoints new director
Market Taverns has recently appointed consumer analyst Nigel Parson as director as the London pub company continues to strengthen its board. Parson, who brings a wealth of expertise with his combination of business and City experience, specialises in equity research in the consumer sector. He commenced his career with Grand…
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1 July
Scottish games during Euros boost hospitality sales by a third
Scottish hospitality venues have experienced a 33% rise in sales during Scotland’s Euros matches. The data, which was collected by CGA by NIQ, revealed that the day of Scotland’s game vs Switzerland generated the biggest boost in sales, with an increase of 38% on last year. Meanwhile, games where Scotland…
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1 July
Restaurant Associates partners with Design Museum of London
Restaurant Associates, part of Compass Group, has announced its new catering partnership with the Design Museum in London, expanding its national venues portfolio. Located in Kensington, London, the Design Museum is a globally recognised institution dedicated to contemporary design in every form, from architecture and fashion to graphics and industrial…
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Jun- 2024 -28 June
Today’s news in brief – 28/06/24
Nightcap has revealed plans to re-register as a PLC, after directors undertook an “extensive” review to evaluate the benefits and drawbacks of this transition. For the year ended 30 June, Nightcap still expects to report revenues that are in line with current market expectations, with adjusted EBITDA expected to be…
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28 June
Heavenly Desserts set to open new Solihull venue
Heavenly Desserts has revealed that it is set to open a new venue in Shirley, Solihull on Saturday 6 July. Located in Parkgate Shopping Centre complex in Solihull, the 44-capacity restaurant will replace part of the old Pizza Express unit. The launch brings Heavenly Desserts closer to 60 sites around…
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28 June
Heavitree sales increase 2.1% despite wet weather
Pub group Heavitree Brewery has reported a turnover increase of 2.1% to £3.3m for the six months ended 30 April. The company said to have “performed well” despite the combination of weeks of cold and wet weather conditions and a very early Easter weekend which could have had an adverse…
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