Walkabout operator iNTERTAIN celebrated on the night of 21 May with a glitzy VIP night in its new Brighton venue – the first the company has opened since its formation in 2009. The opening follows the restructuring of iNTERTAIN’s main debt facilities, which included new long term funding arrangements and allowed the company to acquire a new lease on the site in West Street, … [Read more...]
Festival-themed Bar pops up at Archer Street Bar
With the changing of the seasons, Archer Street's downstairs bar is transformed every six months into a different destination-themed pop-up. This summer's pop-up will be a tribute to great music, free-spirits and midnight dancing. FESTIVAL at Archer Street, Soho's most creative cocktail bar, will be the only place to plan a great escape to this season with their Summer of … [Read more...]
Speedy Service at Waiters Day Race
Over 300 waiters gathered in London’s Hyde Park on Thursday 21st May to celebrate National Waiters Day. Inspired by Fred Sirieix, General Manager at Galvin at Windows, National Waiters Day aims to not only celebrate hard working waiters, food and beverage staff, pub and bar workers and baristas, but also to showcase a career in front of house as one that offers good skills, … [Read more...]
Champagne volume and value remains buoyant
2014 was another fantastic year for both Champagne and Sparkling Wines with increases in both volume and value in the combined on and off trade channels. According to the fourth Lanson International Champagne Category Report 2015, Champagne sales will grow further as the industry continues to create more Champagne 'occasions' and more visibility by innovation — not just … [Read more...]
Young’s reports year of strong performance
Young’s has reported preliminary results for the 52 weeks ended 30 March 2015 with revenue up 7.7%, operating profit up 27.3%, and positive trading since the year end. Stephen Goodyear, Chief Executive of Young’s, commented: “Young’s has had another extremely good year, with further robust profit growth driven by increased revenue and strong operational management, … [Read more...]