Wolverhampton

Today’s news in brief – 05/04/24

Majestic Wines has acquired Vagabond Wines out of administration, saving nine of its wine bars from closure. The strategic acquisition provides clarity and job security for 171 Vagabond staff, following a period of uncertainty. Majestic plans to invest in the long-term future of the Vagabond business, with ambitions to open…

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Wolves and Levy extend partnership

Football club Wolverhampton Wanderers has extended its partnership with current hospitality providers Levy UK + Ireland to become the club’s new retail partners. Levy UK + Ireland has been market leaders in sports stadium catering for many years, and Wolves have become the first club to partner with Levy Merchandising,…

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Levy expands into sports merchandising

Levy UK and Ireland has announced ‘Levy Merchandising’, its strategic expansion into the realm of sports merchandising. Levy Merchandising will design and manufacture a wide range of sportswear from technical products through to non-technical fanwear. The company will also produce a comprehensive range of souvenirs and accessories. Vinny Clark, has…

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Burger and Sauce to open new site in Wolverhampton

Burger and Sauce has announced the opening of its new site in Wolverhampton town centre this week. Saadiya Nawaz will run the restaurant with the help of around 20 new full and part time staff. Nawaz, who has a degree in law, is currently pursuing her Masters Degree in Law…

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Punch Pubs adds two pubs to growing portfolio

Independent Pub Company Punch Pubs and Co has recently acquired two new community pubs to add to its 1,300-strong portfolio.  The pub company, based in Burton upon Trent, had been seeking more quality acquisitions, including packages and single-site opportunities that fit with its modern and progressive vision and growth plans.…

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Hawthorn CEO steps down following Admiral sale

Community pub company Hawthorn has released a statement announcing the departure of Mark Davies as CEO at the group. The move follows the completion of Hawthorn’s acquisition by Admiral Taverns, which saw 674 pubs transferred to now run under the operation of Admiral in a move funded by Proprium Capital…

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Marston’s secures new CFO

Marston’s has announced the appointment of Hayleigh Lupino as the newest CFO for the group, with effect from 3 October 2021. She will also be appointed to the board as of the same date. She will succeed Andrew Andrea who, in turn will take over the role of CEO from…

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Loungers to open four new sites

Loungers, the owner of Lounge and Cosy Club, has revealed plans to open four new Lounge sites by 26 May 2021. Situated in Wolverhampton, Stourbridge, Welwyn Garden City, and St Ives, the latest establishments bring the group’s portfolio to a total of 142 Lounges and 30 Cosy Clubs. The cafe,…

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Deliveroo shares rise 2% despite riders strike

Hundreds of Deliveroo riders are expected to strike today for fair pay, and better working rights – as the company saw its shares rise for the first time since its market debut.  The socially distanced protests, which were organised by the Independent Workers’ Union of Great Britain (IWGB), are planned…

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Wetherpsoon sales jump 4.7% in Q2 results

JD Wetherspoon has reported a 4.7% increase in like-for-like sales for the first 12 week period ended 19 January. The pub giant also reported an 4.2% increase in total sales. For the 25 week period to 19 January 2020, like-for-like sales increased by 5% and total sales by 4.9%. Since…

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