Robinsons has announced plans to launch a series of apprenticeships, in partnership with Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce and quality assured professional training providers Charnwood, to meet the needs of modern retailing. The Cheshire brewery has spent the last 12 months developing the offer with licensees and will aim to have 130 candidates on the programme by the … [Read more...]
Spirit Pub Co: confident in strategy, looks to acquisitions
Spirit Pub Company has announced its Annual Results for the 52 weeks to 17 August 2013 (see below). At the same time, it is reported that Spirit will exchange £252 million of bonds for longer dated bonds, freeing up cash for plans to return to the acquisition trail. Mike Tye, Chief Executive Officer, commented: “I am pleased with the further progress we have made this year … [Read more...]
Creating a style for your bar
As readers will know, H&C News welcomes and publishes news of new or re-designed bars, pubs and hospitality establishments of all types, and recognises the importance of all aspects of ‘design’ in the success of hospitality businesses. H & C News was therefore pleased to receive the article that follows from Lauren Sutton on behalf of Trent Pottery and Furniture. The … [Read more...]
Circuit Bars flourish with food sales growth
Following the recent report from Coffer Peach Business Tracker highlighting flat performance across the Managed Pub & Restaurant market, the latest data from CGA Peach’s sister tool, Trading Index, highlights the notable relative growth within Circuit Bars. Traditionally a late-night sub segment, within the M25 Circuit Bars have seen like-for-like sales up +5.3%, with food … [Read more...]
Serving up savings: energy saving advice for UK hospitality and catering
Britain’s pubs, clubs and restaurants could see savings of up to a third on their energy bills by upgrading equipment, improving energy efficiency and changing behaviour. That’s according to E.ON which has launched a range of tailored measures and bespoke advice designed to help companies have greater control of their energy consumption and costs. From simple measures such as … [Read more...]