Future Thinking, the business intelligence research consultancy, has revealed additional findings from the 2015 Shopper Barometer, an annual independent study of current trends and future consumer habits of UK shoppers. The survey of 1,200 UK consumers revealed findings about people’s eating out habits for breakfast, lunch and dinner, with the majority of views centring on … [Read more...]
Fresh and Green for Bill’s Spring menu
Bill’s Spring menu launched on 16 April, and is a celebration of the season’s best fresh produce. The new kale super salad is a generous mix of kale and other Spring vegetables; there is a new and vibrant pea and mint soup, served with a cheese pastry twist; sea salt kale chips; and crispy Gressingham duck leg served with a colourful salad of watercress, peas, broad beans … [Read more...]
Innovation drives record results for Pret A Manger
Pret A Manger has announced record financial results for the 52 weeks to 1 January 2015: Sales up +16% to £594 million (+9.7% like-for-like) EBITDA up +14% to £76 million 12% of sales from new product development 33 new shops opened, including a first shop in Shanghai 526 new jobs created £1.5m million raised for charities helping the homeless Clive Schlee, … [Read more...]
SUBWAY celebrates 500 non-traditional stores
The SUBWAY brand has reached the milestone of more than 500 stores now open within non-traditional locations in the UK & Ireland. Non-traditional stores are located in off-high street sites, such as petrol forecourts, convenience stores, hospitals and transport hubs, universities and colleges. News of the SUBWAY brand reaching over 500 non-traditional stores comes hot on … [Read more...]
Mews of Mayfair strengthens its management team
Mews – the renowned restaurant and bar brand in Lancashire Court comprising Mews of Mayfair, Mayfair Pizza Co., La Cave and its latest offering Cartizze Bar – continues to strengthen its team with a reshuffle at the top. Gavin Hovingh – Operations Manager Gavin has been a pivotal part of the team since 2011 when he joined as General Manager. His role has included managing … [Read more...]