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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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Jun- 2024 -10 June
Drinks sales dip in last week of May amid mixed performance
Drinks sales in the UK fell 1% in the week ended 1 June after a 3% drop in the previous week, according to data from CGA. These negative weeks followed two weeks of growth in May, with a 13% increase in the first week of the month and a 0.3%…
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10 June
Greggs to open new production and logistics facility
Greggs has announced it has entered into a lease agreement for a new state-of-the-art frozen production and logistics facility in Derby, Derbyshire. Greggs’ strategic growth plan, announced in 2021, set out ambitious expansion targets requiring investment in significant supply chain capacity. At 12 May 2024, Greggs had 2,500 shops trading…
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10 June
L’Ortolan head chef James Greatorex joins Grove of Narberth
Pembrokeshire country house hotel Grove of Narberth has announced the appointment of James Greatorex as its new head chef. Greatorex joins executive chef Douglas Balish’s team to take on the key head chef position, and supports Balish in the delivery of the food operation across the hotel. Greatorex’s appointment follows…
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10 June
St Austell Brewery FY23 revenues rise 10% to £229.5m
St Austell Brewery, which owns over 160 pubs, inns and hotels across the West Country, has reported another “record” year where total revenues rose 10% to £229.5m for the year to 31 December 2023. This comes as the group’s total operating profits for the financial period reached £13.2m, showing a…
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7 June
Today’s news in brief – 07/06/24
Two Vagabond sites within Gatwick Airport were acquired by Airport Retail Enterprises (ARE) out of administration. Business advisory firm Quantuma completed the deal saving 122 jobs across the two sites. This comes after Vagabond sold the majority of its stores to Majestic Wines back in April. GSG Hospitality has acquired…
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7 June
Vagabond Gatwick sites acquired by ARE
Bar group Vagabond’s two sites within Gatwick Airport have been acquired out of administration by Airport Retail Enterprises (ARE). Business advisory firm Quantuma completed the deal saving 122 jobs across the two sites. This comes after Vagabond sold the majority of its stores to Majestic Wines back in April. Quantuma…
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7 June
Ladurée opens new tea room in Covent Garden
Luxury French pâtisserie brand Ladurée has opened a brand-new space for tea and haute cuisine above its flagship store in Covent Garden. Situated on the corner of the Market Building, the expanded tea room overlooks the West Piazza, increasing the brand’s footprint in the heritage setting. The design of the…
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7 June
Trading Post Coffee Roasters to open ninth site in Worthing
Brighton-based Trading Post Coffee Roasters will be opening its ninth location on Monday 10 June in Worthing, West Sussex, on Montague Street. The site in central Worthing will have 72 covers inside, live roasting, an open plan kitchen and outdoor seating to the front. This opening follows the success of…
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7 June
GSG Hospitality acquires The Hightown Pub in Liverpool
GSG Hospitality has expanded its portfolio with the acquisition of The Hightown Pub in Liverpool. In collaboration with executive head chef Daniel Heffy, alongside esteemed partners Matt Farrell and John Ennis, GSG stated that it is set to “revolutionise the traditional pub experience with a menu that steps away from…
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6 June
Today’s news in brief – 06/06/24
Popeyes UK has launched the first AI powered drive-thru, following a successful trial in Northampton. This launch has made Popeyes the first quick service restaurant chain in the country to leverage AI at drive-thru ordering. The group also has plans to expand AI to all other current drive-thru sites by…
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