Tesco
Coverage explores how the UK’s largest grocery retailer influences food trends, supply chain dynamics, and retail partnerships with relevance to the hospitality sector. Reporting includes updates on Tesco’s Booker wholesale division, food-to-go formats, in-store concession partnerships, and own-brand development. Insight is tailored for operators tracking consumer pricing expectations, retail–hospitality crossovers, and the wider impact of Tesco’s sourcing, logistics, and menu innovation on out-of-home dining.
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Mar- 2020 -26 MarchPubs and Bars
JD Wetherspoon boss bows to pressure and agrees to pay staff
The boss of JD Wetherspoon has bowed to public pressure, including calls from over a 100 MPs, and has agreed to pay his staff before his company receives financial support from the government’s wage reimbursement scheme. Yesterday (25 March) the government urged JD Wetherspoon founder Tim Martin to support his…
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25 MarchCoronavirus
Government urges JD Wetherspoon to support employees
The government has urged JD Wetherspoon founder Tim Martin to support his employees after reports he claimed they would face delays in payment and “should consider getting a job at Tesco instead”. Martin said the company would not cover wages from this week and employees would have to wait to…
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2 MarchPubs and Bars
Arc Inspirations announces two new appointments
Bar operator Arc Inspirations announced it has made two key appointments as it “gears up” for the next stage of the company’s growth. Laura Lewis was announced as the group’s head of marketing, while Tim Knockton is the new financial director. Arc Inspirations operates a number of premium bar brands…
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Feb- 2020 -27 FebruaryBusiness Bites
Heathrow’s third runway will not be taking off after all
Heathrow’s third runway has been ruled illegal by the court of appeal, because the government did not properly consider its own climate change pledges in line with the Paris Agreement when drawing up its plans. The court is actually on the same street as our offices here at Mulberry Media…
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Nov- 2019 -27 NovemberRestaurants
YO! set to open sushi counters across 50 Tesco stores nationwide
Japanese restaurant group, YO! (previously known as YO! Sushi) has opened its 25th ‘To Go’ kiosk at Tesco Durham Extra, as part of the 50 kiosk roll out in Tesco stores nationwide. The 50 kiosk partnership builds on the successful trials of YO! To Go kiosks at Tesco’s Sunbury-on-Thames Extra…
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Oct- 2019 -4 OctoberApps & Technology
Domino’s, Nando’s and Deliveroo brands most targeted by hackers
Global cybersecurity firm DynaRisk has discovered a hunger for hacking food delivery companies in the UK, with platforms including Deliveroo, Domino’s, Papa Johns and Nando’s among those most targeted. The research found that cyber criminals are sharing ‘cheat sheets’ for hacking tools used to break through site defences at scale,…
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Sep- 2019 -13 SeptemberPeople
Buzzworks appoints Carole Lamond people director
Buzzworks Holdings, one of Scotland’s fastest growing independent restaurant and bar operators, has appointed a new people director to the business. Carole Lamond, who has over 20 years’ experience in personnel and people development, has joined the award-winning family business to help oversee employee development and retention as Buzzworks focuses…
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May- 2019 -14 MayFood and Drink
Pub introduces mini portions in bid to tackle food waste
A town centre pub and restaurant has introduced smaller portions of some of its most popular dishes in a bid to combat food waste. The Sun in Ulverston has created a British Classics menu for senior citizens, some of whom had commented the pub’s portions were too much. Now smaller…
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Mar- 2019 -22 MarchAnalysis
The emerging food-to-go trend
Within the food and drink industry, the food-to-go sector is booming and IGD has even forecasted that it will be worth £23.5bn by 2022. Within the sector, many different types of organisation are looking at how they can capitalise on consumers’ love affair with quick, convenient food. They should also…
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14 MarchAdvice
The impact of location on business
According to Keystone, London is “ideal for headquarters and central offices,” and this is partially because London attracts a fair amount of executive talent, and partially because of the prestige that the city offers. For example, there is a ring designing company called 77 Diamonds, and they enable you to…
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