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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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Dec- 2023 -12 December
Shake Shack CEO to retire in 2024
Shake Shack has announced that Randy Garutti, the company’s chief executive officer for more than two decades, will retire in 2024 upon the selection of his successor. He will continue to lead the company as its CEO and as an executive board member through that time. The company intends to…
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11 December
UKH welcomes new Ofgem proposals
UKHospitality has welcomed Ofgem recent proposals to expand protections for businesses in the energy market. The energy regulator has launched a statutory consultation on proposals to ensure all businesses get the highest standards of service and provide more clarity on the costs being paid to third party energy brokers. The…
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11 December
UK drink sales dip amid strong World Cup comparatives
Year-on-year drinks sales in Britain were down again last week—though the 2022 football World Cup made for difficult comparatives, CGA said. CGA by NIQ’s daily drinks tracker shows average sales in managed venues in the week to last Saturday (2 December) were 2% behind the equivalent week in 2022. It…
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11 December
Levy expands into sports merchandising
Levy UK and Ireland has announced ‘Levy Merchandising’, its strategic expansion into the realm of sports merchandising. Levy Merchandising will design and manufacture a wide range of sportswear from technical products through to non-technical fanwear. The company will also produce a comprehensive range of souvenirs and accessories. Vinny Clark, has…
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8 December
Today’s news in brief – 08/12/23
The Carlsberg Marston Brewing Company has announced the closure of the Ringwood Brewery. Founded in 1978 and known for its craft ales, the brewery faced a decline in production and employment over recent years. Despite efforts from a consortium aiming to revitalise the brewery as an independent craft ale producer,…
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8 December
Carlsberg Marston to close Ringwood Brewery
Carlsberg Marston Brewing Company (CMBC) has decided to close Ringwood Brewery in Hampshire. Founded in 1978, it was one of the first UK’s microbreweries and moved in 1986 to the current site in Christchurch Road, which is historically the location of the 19th Century Tunks Brewery. In 2007, it was…
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8 December
Hospitality to benefit from £7.4bn spending boost this Xmas
Brits are planning to spend up to £200 on festive outings throughout the season, amounting to an estimated £7.4bn splurge on Christmas parties nationwide this year, according to research from Double Dutch and OnePoll. According to the survey of 2,000 UK adults, the increased spending provides a welcome boost to…
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8 December
Comptoir Group to open new Southbank Centre site in Easter 2024
The owner and operator of Comptoir Libanais restaurants, Comptoir Group, will be opening a new venue at the Southbank Centre in London around Easter 2024. The restaurant will be located opposite the entrance of the Royal Festival Hall, neighbouring Las Iguanas, Côte Brasserie and Honest Burgers restaurants. With over 5,400…
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7 December
Today’s news in brief – 07/12/23
Alsatian-inspired eatery and wine bar, July, is set for a spring 2024 launch on Charlotte Street, Fitzrovia. Serving morning pastries and coffee, a concise lunch, and evening small plates, charcuterie and cheese, the spot boasts Holly Hayes, formerly of 40 Maltby Street, as the head chef. Curated by sommelier Honey…
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7 December
July wine bar to open on Charlotte Street in spring 2024
Alsatian-inspired restaurant and wine bar July is set to open on Charlotte Street, Fitzrovia in spring 2024. Open all day, the space will serve breakfast pastries and coffee in the morning, a concise lunchtime offering, and an evening menu featuring bar snacks, small plates, charcuterie and cheese. The kitchen will…
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