Spend on retail, hospitality and leisure is set to rocket as overseas visitors flock to the UK over the next few years, according to a new report from Barclays. The research, independently commissioned for Barclays’ Retail and Hospitality & Leisure banking teams, reveals that spending from foreign tourists is predicted to reach over £27 billion by 2017, an increase of 34% … [Read more...]
Food ‘Makes a Date’ to remember at Westfield Stratford City
Westfield is calling on all shoppers to ‘Make a Date’ with someone special and spend some quality time with family and friends at Westfield Stratford City. Europe’s largest retail and leisure destination has everything to make the perfect date for you – and ‘food’ is at the forefront of this promotion to attract customers. 8 weeks of culinary demonstrations, gastronomic … [Read more...]
YO! Sushi launches #TEAMTWO campaign
YO! Sushi has launched a #TEAMTWO marketing campaign, asking the nation to support Japan as its second team this summer with a chance to win a whopping £1 million if the Samurai Blue go all the way. The campaign will be supported by PR as well as a dedicated hub page on the YO! Sushi website, with social media to be used to further amplify the campaign and engage with YO! … [Read more...]
Shoppers engaging with catering spend 48% more on retail
CACI, the UK’s leading data intelligence company that advises a number of the country’s biggest retailers, has revealed new analysis that shows the strong link between retail spend and catering options. 48% more retail spend by consumers Based on 170,000 exit interviews with shoppers in over 100 retail centres across the country as part of its annual Shopper Dimensions … [Read more...]
Benito’s Hat appoint new Chief Executive for next phase of growth
Benito’s Hat restaurant group has appointed a new Chief Executive. Richard Baker joins Benito’s Hat from Garfunkel’s as the brand looks to further strengthen its estate this year following an additional investment of £1.3million from Calculus Capital, the UK-based private equity investor. Prior to working as Senior Operations Manager for Garfunkel’s, Richard held the same … [Read more...]