Greene King
Coverage focuses on the strategy, trading performance, and estate developments of one of the UK’s largest pub and brewing groups, encompassing brands such as Chef & Brewer, Hungry Horse, Farmhouse Inns, and Greene King Local Pubs. Reporting includes activity across managed, leased, and tenanted models; investment in community-led sites; menu innovation; apprenticeship programmes; and sustainability goals. Insight is geared toward operators and suppliers monitoring large-scale hospitality models, branded value offers, and regional pub market dynamics.
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Jan- 2023 -30 JanuaryTrade Associations
UKH unveils new Education Landscape Guide
UKHospitality has partnered with the Strategic Development Network to launch the new Education Landscape Guide. The guide showcases how investing in skills and talent at an education level can help businesses discover new talent, develop their existing team, create new partnerships and increase their work within the community. In addition,…
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23 JanuaryPeople
Gusto Italian appoints new head of Marketing
Gusto Italian has appointed Kat Schofield as its new head of Marketing, who will join the premium casual dining group in April. Appointed by CEO Matt Snell, Schofield joins from Revolution Bars Group where she currently leads brand marketing for Revolución de Cuba. In her new role, she will support…
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Dec- 2022 -9 DecemberRestaurants
25 hospitality leaders host zero carbon roundtable
Some 25 leaders from hospitality organisations including Azzuri, Greene King, IHG, Gaucho, Revolution Bars, Peach 2020, Punch Pubs and WSH joined together as part of the Zero Carbon Forum CEO/CFO roundtable held at Carousel, London, to discuss how the sector can decarbonise while the industry is facing multiple crises. The…
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Nov- 2022 -24 NovemberBreweries and Distilleries
Greene King workers to strike over pay
Workers at Greene King have announced strike action, according to Unite, with 188 workers who are members of the union set to partake. The workers in question are based at Bury St Edmunds, Eastwood (Nottinghamshire) and Abingdon (Oxfordshire), and brew and distribute Greene King’s products including IPA, Old Speckled Hen…
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23 NovemberPeople
Heavenly Desserts appoints trio ahead of expansion
Luxury dessert franchise Heavenly Desserts has made three appointments to its team as it looks to expand into international markets. The company has announced that Martha Prudence has been promoted to new store openings trainer. Louise Wilkinson has been appointed brand excellence auditor and Warren Smith has been appointed area…
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Oct- 2022 -11 OctoberPubs and Bars
Greene King acquires Hickory’s
Greene King has announced its acquisition of Hickory’s, a BBQ smokehouse restaurant group, for an undisclosed sum, with plans to grow it into a national dining brand. As part of the transaction, Greene King plans to accelerate the national roll out of the Hickory’s brand beyond the North West, with…
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Sep- 2022 -7 SeptemberBreweries and Distilleries
Greene King launches new maternity leave policy
Greene King has announced the launch of its new maternity leave policy which will be introduced to support women before they go on maternity leave, as well as help make the transition back into work after having a child. The new policy now entitles salaried team members to 26 weeks…
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Aug- 2022 -30 AugustBreweries and Distilleries
Pubs and brewers warn of closures amid energy price cap rise
Business leaders from across the brewing and pub industry have signed an open letter to the Government and leadership candidates warning small businesses will close and jobs will be lost if immediate action isn’t taken on energy bills for businesses. The most recent letter, sent on 26 August, signed by…
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19 AugustPubs and Bars
Greene King pledges to support 5,000 new apprentices
Greene King has confirmed it is set to continue its long-running apprenticeship scheme, with a commitment to take on 5,000 new apprentices by 2025. The scheme aims to give young people the opportunity to “earn as they learn” about the hospitality industry, with both entry level and management roles on…
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Jul- 2022 -1 JulyPeople
Greene King appoints Franchise Operations director
Greene King Pub Partners, the leased, tenanted and franchise division of Greene King, has appointed Penny Baldwin as its new Franchise Operations director. Baldwin will join the business on 15 August, where she will be responsible for the continued rollout of Greene King Pub Partners’ Hive Pubs franchise brand. Having…
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