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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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May- 2024 -20 May
Today’s news in brief – 20/05/24
Drinks sales rose 13% for the week ended 11 May as warm weather emerged. Trading was well up on all seven days of the week, beginning with a 17% uplift on Bank Holiday Monday, 6 May. The sunshine made it a good week for Long Alcoholic Drinks (LAD) categories, with…
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20 May
Drinks sales up 13% as sun shines on pubs
Drinks sales in the UK’s managed venues rose 13% for the week ended 11 May as the warm weather encouraged consumer demand. Trading was well up on all seven days of the week, beginning with a 17% uplift on Bank Holiday Monday, 6 May. The Bank Holiday fell in the…
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20 May
Knoops appoints new CMO
Knoops, a chocolate drinks retailer which operates cafes in the UK, has announced the expansion of its senior leadership team with the appointment of Romy Miller as chief marketing officer. Miller joins Knoops from KellyDeli, the owner of Europe’s largest sushi brand, Sushi Daily, with 1,200 outlets. She was previously…
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20 May
NTIA dismayed by alarming Q1 nightclub closures
The NTIA has expressed “profound” dismay over recent CGA figures that revealed a total of 67 nightclubs closed in the first three months of 2024, equating to roughly five closures per week. Of these closures, nearly four on average were independently run, totalling 48 independent closures and 19 managed or…
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20 May
Stonegate Group to reopen The Grove pub in Leeds
The Grove is set to re-open its doors on 30 May, following a substantial, restorative six-figure investment from the largest pub company in the UK, Stonegate Group. The Grove has been closed since November after an unfortunate fire incident last year. The refurbished pub now features new ceilings, windows, and…
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17 May
Today’s news in brief – 17/05/24
Joe and the Juice reported a 42% revenue rise to £275.9m for 2023. For the first time in several years, the group also saw a positive operating profit, which reached £20.4m. The increase in operating profit was primarily driven by a continued focus on profitability and on the opening of…
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17 May
Wetherspoon to invest £5m in Mile Castle redevelopment
JD Wetherspoon has announced that it is set to invest £5m in the redevelopment of its Mile Castle pub in Newcastle. The pub will undergo a full internal refurbishment, to include decoration, new carpet, upgraded lighting, extending the bar on the third floor and creating a new cellar. As part…
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17 May
Joe and The Juice revenues jump 42% to £275.9m
Joe and The juice reported a 42% revenue increase to DKK 2.4bn (£275.9m) for the financial year 2023. For the first time in several years, the group also saw a positive operating profit (EBIT) which reached DKK 178m (£20.4m) compared to DKK -47m (-£5.4m)in 2022. The increase in operating profit…
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17 May
Elior secures three-year contract at Whitaker Museum and Art Gallery
Contract caterer Elior has secured a new three-year contract providing a variety of café, restaurant, kiosk, event and meeting catering services at The Whitaker Museum and Art Gallery (The Whitaker) in Rossendale. Elior was appointed for this contract because of its “creativity and innovative plans” to develop educational food offerings…
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17 May
RedCat Pub Company appoints new group property director
RedCat Pub Company has announced the appointment of David Roberts as its new group property director, effective from the start of June. He replaces Kamran Aziz who will be entering planned retirement, officially leaving the business at the end of June after an “orderly” handover. Aziz was part of the…
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