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The future of food halls: why Kerb is appealing to indie street food traders

The traders at Kerb made more than £32m last year. That’s 37% higher than 2023. In just two years, their collective revenue has nearly doubled. For a group once seen as just an ensemble of scrappy street food vendors, the numbers tell a different story now. Kerb is not alone.…

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Today’s news in brief – 12/02/25

Northern hospitality has outperformed its southern counterparts in 2024, according to the latest data from NRB and CGA by NielsenIQ, as the north of England recorded a modest growth of 0.1% in licensed venues while the south experienced a slight decrease of -0.2%. Northern cities have outperformed in both site…

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Market Halls Paddington to open in March

Market Halls has announced that it is set to launch its latest venture in Paddington on 3 March 2025. Spanning 11,000 square feet, Market Halls Paddington will feature eight food traders, two bars, an outdoor terrace, and communal seating for up to 355 guests inside and 130 outside. Ahead of…

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Today’s news in brief – 23/10/24

Starbucks has suspended its FY guidance for 2025 after Q4 revenues dipped 3% to $9.1bn, as a result of global sales falling 7% during the period. In light of this, newly-appointed CEO Brian Niccol said “it’s clear we need to fundamentally change our recent strategy”. The group’s Q4 performance was…

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Black Bear Burger to open in Camden

Black Bear Burger is set to open a new quick-service restaurant in Camden on Saturday 26 October. This marks the brand’s sixth location in London and will be a smaller, quick-service version of its Exmouth Market and Brixton locations. The venue will be based inside of Boxpark Camden and will…

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Boxpark to relaunch Camden Buck Street Market in September

Boxpark has confirmed it has begun refurbishment of its newest venture Camden’s Buck Street Market which will open in late September. In anticipation of the reopening, Boxpark has also announced it has secured a licence to operate the three-floor market that will include 60 independent food and retail traders alongside…

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From market stalls to brick walls: how pop-ups are riding the bricks-and-mortar wave

Ka Pao With a name and menu that packs a punch, Ka Pao is Glasgow’s latest permanent resident. The new restaurant and bar features the same team who opened rustic Glaswegian site Ox and Finch back in 2014, a restaurant that has garnered much critical acclaim in the city. The…

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