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Technology at the table ‘feeds restaurant profits’, report finds

Consumers’ use of mobile devices to improve their restaurant experiences has risen sharply in the last quarter and this trend…

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Managed pubs see continued growth in September; restaurants decline

Sunny weather in September again proved good news for Britain’s managed pubs, with collective like-for-like sales up 1.9% on the…

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Wine and spirit sales in UK pubs reach almost £6bn

New research has found that wine and spirit sales in UK pubs has reached almost £6bn with the beverages making…

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Pub and restaurant spend sees ‘strong growth’, according to Barclaycard

Consumer spending in the entertainment sector saw its “strongest growth” since June 2017 due to an increase in expenditure at…

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Marston’s adds 15 new pubs as it reports profit rise

Pub chain, Marston’s has announced the acquisition of 15 new former Mitchells & Butlers pubs from Aprirose, a property investment…

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What’s the big deal with gin?

I love gin. Not to the extent that I have a drink problem, just that it’s my drink of choice…

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Global Brands posts second year of on-trade growth for flagship brand VK

Independent drinks company Global Brands said it was “bucking industry trends” as it reported a second consecutive year of on-trade…

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Karaoke has positive influence on bar sales, study shows

Karaoke has a “significant positive influence” in attracting people to restaurants and bars, encouraging them to stay longer and resulting…

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The ten top trends for 2018 that are set to stay

Keeping menus fresh and updated is key when it comes to standing out from the crowd and getting ahead of…

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Gino D’Acampo officially launches My Coffee & Deli Bar

Italian celebrity chef Gino D’Acampo has visited Manchester today (Friday 5 October) to officially launch his first My Coffee and…

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