M&B’s latest trading update reports total sales growth for the 51 weeks was 3.8%, with like-for-like sales increasing by 0.6%. Having seen an improvement in demand in July following the World Cup, trading conditions during August were difficult in the pub market, as consumers remained cautious about spending and rainfall was significantly higher than last year. … [Read more...]
Outstanding results on Tax Equality Day
Organised by veteran VAT cut campaigner Jacques Borel, Tax Equality Day was once again a great success. Here, H&C News presents some reactions from the companies supporting the Day. Jacques Borel commented: “The results for Tax Equality Day were outstanding. “The substantial increase in customers on the day due to the price cut of 7.5% (with some members even … [Read more...]
Restaurant and Bar Design Awards 2014 winners
Les Haras, a restaurant in Strasbourg (France) designed by Jouin Manku (above right), and FEI, a bar in Guanzhou (China) designed by A.N.D.(above left) have been announced the overall winners of the 2014 Restaurant & Bar Design Awards. Another 29 category winners were revealed at the Restaurant & Bar Design Awards’ winners function, which took place at London’s Old … [Read more...]
Geronimo Inns lists Hiver, The Honey Beer
Geronimo Inns has confirmed that it is to list Hiver, The Honey Beer across its entire portfolio of 34 pubs. Geronimo Inns prides itself on creating pubs that are at the heart of the community, serving the best, freshly prepared food and carefully chosen drinks. The group places great emphasis on staff training and knowledge of all of the products it serves, inviting Hannah … [Read more...]
Grant’s #IOU short film launches Stand Together brand positioning
Grant’s, the world renowned and award winning blended Scotch whisky, has launched its new global campaign entitled ‘#IOU’, which sees the brand move away from its traditional product-led communications in favour of fresh lifestyle content targeted at Millenials. In a shift from the traditional TVC, #IOU will begin with a short film distributed solely online. This content … [Read more...]