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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Nov- 2022 -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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Jun- 2022 -30 JunePubs and Bars
Greene King unveils new recruitment commitments
Greene King has announced the intention to implement new commitments around the recruiting and training of employees from all backgrounds after the brand launched a new report, ‘Untapping Potential: the role of pubs in levelling up skills, jobs and communities’. The company’s commitments will reportedly include adding 5,000 new apprentices…
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May- 2022 -3 MayPubs and Bars
Greene King returns to profitability amid expansion plans
Greene King has reported an adjusted operating profit of £18.6m (loss of £186.9m) for the year ending 2 January 2022, with statutory operating profit of £63.8m (loss of £433m), after being “significantly impacted by Covid-19”. It comes as the group celebrated a strong second half with group revenue rising 41.6%…
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Apr- 2022 -27 AprilPeople
Greggs welcomes new director to board
Greggs has welcomed Lynne Weedall as an independent non-executive director to its board, with her role taking effect from 17 May 2022 following the chain’s upcoming AGM. Weedall is described as an “experienced” People and Business Transformation executive, having held senior positions at Selfridges and Carphone Warehouse, among others. Throughout…
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Mar- 2022 -21 MarchPubs and Bars
Pub and brewing industry shows support for Ukraine
Businesses in the brewing and pub industry are responding to the ongoing Ukraine crisis with donations, fundraising appeals and offers of employment and accommodation, the BBPA has said. The organisation cited a Hall and Woodhouse fundraiser as one such example, with the fundraiser set to be held today (21 March)…
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