Consumer confidence is growing and behaviour is beginning to change, according to the latest Deloitte Consumer Tracker. Optimistic about disposable income Consumers feel the most optimistic about their disposable income since the Tracker began in 2011. The sentiment index rose by 7 points to -29%, compared to -36% this time last year. Confidence has been bolstered by an … [Read more...]
Blackpool: EMRO could be disastrous for town’s economy
Business in Sport and Leisure (BISL) has made representations to Blackpool Council Licensing Service over its planned Early Morning Alcohol Restriction Order (EMRO). BISL, which represents more than 70 private sector companies and organisations, believes the introduction of the EMRO will have a negative effect for all aspects of the leisure industry in … [Read more...]
Bournemouth’s Nautilus project finally set to build
It’s reported locally that work on the long-heralded £50 million “leisure hub” in Bournemouth town centre is finally set to begin early in 2014. The Nautilus development will contain a nine-screen cinema, 14 restaurants and 350 car parking spaces. And the developers are said to have more applications to take up restaurant leases than there are restaurants planned for the … [Read more...]
Adnams wins big at the 2013 International Wine and Spirit Competition
Adnams, the Suffolk-based brewer and distiller – or perhaps that should now be ‘distiller and brewer’ - has won the prestigious Gin Trophy at this year’s International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC), less than three years after its Copper House Distillery first opened its doors. Top honours Judges at the IWSC, one of the world’s most respected spirits competitions, … [Read more...]
Site Bites: Boulestin – Chartridge Collection – The Plough
Boulestin Restaurant to open in St James this September – Chartridge Collection goes on market – Guy Wallis takes on The Plough at Finstock Boulestin to open September with Andrew Woodford as Head Chef Joel Kissin is set to launch a new restaurant called Boulestin in St James, London this September, and has announced Andrew Woodford as Head Chef. Andrew was most … [Read more...]