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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- 2021 -21 July
One in five hospitality workers planning to quit in next 12 months
One in five people are planning on leaving the hospitality industry in the next 12 months, according to a new study conducted by the Burnt Chef Project, a group which provides mental health support for the UK hospitality trade. The survey, which questioned 2,143 UK based workers, also found that…
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21 July
Loungers FY losses remain flat despite sales revival
Loungers saw its losses before tax remain relatively flat at £14.7m for the year ended 18 April 2021, despite a return to sales growth following the reopening of hospitality. The cafe, bar, and restaurant group reported a like-for-like sales increase of 23.7% in the nine weeks to 18 July 2021,…
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21 July
The Corn Stores reopens with new dining concept
Rarebreed Dining has announced the reopening of its Reading venue, The Corn Stores, with a brand-new fine dining concept. Located in the heart of Reading in a restored Grade II listed building, the new store includes a restaurant, cocktail bar and members’ lounge. Furthermore, the venue recently underwent a refresh,…
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20 July
Young’s post-lockdown sales trump pre-pandemic levels
Young and Co’s Brewery has announced that total sales increased 95% for the 13-week period to 12 July 2021, when compared to the same period in 2019. Speaking at the group’s annual general meeting (AGM), Stephen Goodyear, chairman at the company, claimed that Young’s has been trading “ahead of expectations”…
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20 July
The Victoria to undergo £800k refurb
Public Urban Bars has begun a £800,000 refurbishment of The Victoria in Rainhill with the aid of Star Pubs and Bars. The pub will be converted into the group’s fourth Cookhouse Pub and Carvery site and will open in early October 2021, creating 40 new jobs. Outside work will renovate…
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20 July
Marstons announces director shakeup
Pub group Marston’s, has announced that Carolyn Bradley, a non-executive director and senior independent director will step down from her role with effect from 31 July 2021. Bradley will instead join the board of TheWorks.co.uk as its newest chairman following an annual general meeting on 30 September 2021. She is…
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20 July
Industry figures hit out against nightclub vaccine restrictions
Industry figures have hit out against Boris Johnson’s announcement that, from September, only those fully vaccinated will be able to enter venues “where large crowds gather”. When addressing the nation, the prime minister claimed that the Government is “concerned” by the “continuing risk posed by nightclubs”. In turn, he confirmed…
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19 July
Hospitality spending 70% below pre-pandemic levels, says ONS
Consumer spending within the hospitality industry has remained at less than 70% of pre-pandemic levels, according to the latest report by the Office of National Statistics (ONS). Despite turnover increasing to £6.9bn in May 2021 from £1.2bn the prior year, the figure is still around 25% lower compared with May…
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19 July
Stonegate files £845m claim against three insurers
Pub Group Stonegate has reportedly filed a £845m claim against three insurers for losses it suffered during the pandemic. According to the Financial Times, the group is seeking £845m in a claim submitted to London’s High Court against insurers MS Amlin, Liberty Mutual Insurance Europe and Zurich. The company, which…
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19 July
Chow Down launches permanently in Leeds
Chow Down, a food festival and pop-up space, has announced that it will launch permanently in Leeds. The pop-up first opened last year, running for 10 weeks at Temple Arches in Leeds. The group has since taken over the site on a permanent basis. The news comes as Chow Down…
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