Leadership
We spotlight leadership across the UK foodservice and hospitality sector, from executive appointments and strategic decision-making to crisis management and cultural change. This gathers our reporting on the individuals and teams shaping the direction of restaurant groups, pub chains, catering companies, and food-led businesses. Whether you’re a founder scaling up, an F&B director guiding brand evolution, or an operator navigating market headwinds, our leadership coverage explores what effective management looks like in a fast-changing industry, with real-world lessons for decision-makers at every level.
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Jan- 2019 -2 JanuaryPeople
Casual Dining Group makes senior management change whilst adding new courses
Casual Dining Group (CDG) has further developed its earning and development programme with the addition of new courses in partnership with UK universities, following the promotion of Claire Clarke to group HR director. Previously the people director, Clarke is now responsible for overseeing all strategic HR decisions across CDG. The…
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Dec- 2018 -20 DecemberAdvice
How to motivate and engage catering staff during the festive period
As we near the end of the year, it is an especially busy time for catering and hospitality workers with the influx of Christmas guests, events, and private parties to attend and work. Because the hospitality industry operates around the clock, every day, these frontline workers also donโt get the…
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Jun- 2018 -5 JuneCafes and Coffee Shops
Starbucks executive chairman steps down after 36 years
Howard Schultz, the executive chairman of coffee chain Starbucks, has announced his departure from the role after 36 years. In a letter to the partners and employees of the company he confirmed that he would be leaving on 26 June 2018. Schultz joined Starbucks in 1982 and has overseen massive…
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May- 2018 -22 MayApps & Technology
Adobe to acquire Magento Commerce for $1.7bn
Technology firm Adobe has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Magento Commerce, an e-commerce platform, for $1.68bn (ยฃ1.24bn). According to the group the addition of the Magento Commerce Cloud will โenable commerce to be seamlessly integrated into the Adobe Experience Cloud, delivering a single platform that serves both B2B…
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4 MayAwards & Events
No catering at Royal Wedding
A letter sent to commoners invited to the Royal Wedding tells them โto bring a picnic lunch as it will not be possible to buy food and drink on siteโ. As many as 1,200 members of the public have been invited to Windsor Castle to witness the wedding, but invitees…
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Apr- 2018 -24 AprilPeople
Prezzo CEO steps down after closing a third of outlets
Jon Hendry-Pickup has stepped down from his role as the CEO of Prezzo, following the chainโs CVA agreement. Hendry-Pickup joined the group in 2016 and Karen Jones will take over his position, following her appointment as executive chairwoman. Jones was the former chief executive of pub company Spirit Group. In…
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18 AprilCafes and Coffee Shops
Starbucks to close all US stores for racial bias training
Starbucks is set to close more than 8,000 stores across America for racial bias education on the afternoon of 29 May 2018. The training will be undertaken by 175,000 employees and will become part of training for new employees. The decision has come after two African-American men were arrested in…
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