Ireland
Coverage explores foodservice and hospitality developments across Ireland, with a focus on key markets such as Dublin, Belfast, Cork, and Galway. Reporting includes brand expansion, trading trends, independent operator activity, and cross-border supply chain updates. Content is tailored for UK businesses tracking regional growth, consumer behaviour, and strategic moves by hospitality brands operating in or entering the Irish market.
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Mar- 2024 -11 MarchPubs and Bars
Drinks sales dip again but LAD categories hold up
Drinks sales in the UK dropped 2% in the week ended 2 March compared to the same period last year, according to data from CGA. This follows a 5% drop over the previous seven days, and three weeks of flat or marginal growth before that. Despite this, beer sales were…
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8 MarchNews
The Pierhouse Seafood Restaurant reopens following winter makeover
The Pierhouse Hotel and Seafood Restaurant at Port Appin has reopened its doors at the hotel following a two-month winter makeover which expanded its kitchen facilities thanks to a significant investment by the owners. The small hotel and Scottish seafood restaurant is led by head chef Michael Leathley and his…
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Feb- 2024 -28 FebruaryNews
Just Eat UK EBITDA jumps to €135m in FY23
Just Eat has revealed UK and Ireland EBITDA increased to €135m (£115m) in 2023, up from €23m (£19m) in 2022, resulting in a GTV of €6.6bn (£5.6bn). The food delivery company attributed the full-year results to enhanced delivery efficiency and simplification of its delivery operation. With the adjusted EBITDA margin…
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28 FebruaryCatering Companies
Compass reduces emissions by 9.4% amid 20% business growth
Compass Group UK and Ireland has reported an absolute reduction in emissions of -9.4% across Scope 1,2,3 (FY19 baseline – FY23) amid a 20% growth in business. This has been achieved, inclusive of the company’s “high” organic growth, acquisitions and joint ventures. By including Compass’ growth within its analysis, an…
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27 FebruaryPubs and Bars
Strong Valentine’s Day keeps drinks sales level with 2023
Drinks sales at Britain’s pubs and bars stayed level year-on-year, with a small 0.1% fall for the week ended 17 February, to continue a solid start to February trading, according to data from CGA. This follows 1% growth in the previous seven days and continues a decent build-back after tough conditions in…
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21 FebruaryPubs and Bars
Drinks sales back in modest growth after tough January
Drinks sales in the UK rose 1% for the week ended 10 February compared with the same period last year, according to data from CGA. Trading last week was boosted by stable weather and the Six Nations rugby tournament. This follows four successive weeks of negative numbers, thanks to a…
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13 FebruaryPubs and Bars
Drinks sales drop for fourth straight week
Drinks sales in Britain’s pubs and bars have dropped 0.6% for the seven days ended 3 February, a fourth successive week of decline, with train strikes adding to the challenges facing operators. Footfall was also hit by rolling train strikes, which contributed to year-on-year drops in sales of 11% on…
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13 FebruaryCafes and Coffee Shops
Caffè Nero H1 sales rise 17% to £265m
The Caffè Nero Group has today (13 February) announced “strong trading” for the first half of 2024, including sales growth of 17% over the same period last year. At group level, the business revealed sales for H1 2024 of £265m, an increase of 10% in like for like sales. In…
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12 FebruaryNews
Azzurri Group revenues hit £258m in FY23
Azzurri Group has reported a 9% revenue increase to £258m for FY23 which ended on 30 June. The group – which owns Zizzi, Ask Italian and Coco di Mama – reported “strong” trading performance by all brands, with increases in volume and spend per head. EBITDA was also up 21%…
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6 FebruaryNews
Today’s news in brief – 06/02/24
Ormer Mayfair by Sofian in Mayfair has been awarded its first Michelin star in the 2024 Great Britain and Ireland Guide. The star was announced at the Michelin Guide Ceremony Great Britain and Ireland Guide 2024 in Manchester on 5 February. Compass Group UK&I has spent over £3m of its…
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