Following the launch of its £8 million digital infrastructure investment plan in 2013, intu has reached a significant milestone with its one millionth WiFi connected customer. Food and coffee outlets will undoubtedly be benefiting. In just over six months, intu has rolled out high quality, high speed, free WiFi across more than half of its centres, with the remaining centres … [Read more...]
Fast-expanding Loungers: record trading + Nick Collins to COO
Loungers have reported record trading for December with like-for-like sales up 8.6% for the month and year-on-year net sales up 49.6% to £3.458m. Significantly net sales for the 41-strong group’s six Cosy Club sites exceeded £1m and accounted for 30.8% of overall sales. Loungers MD Alex Reilley said, “We’re extremely pleased to report another December of strong LFL sales and … [Read more...]
David Macdonald appointed GM at the Talbot Hotel
On Monday 13 January, David Macdonald takes his new position as General Manager at the Talbot Hotel in Malton, North Yorkshire, where he will be responsible for the operation of the recently renovated 4-star hotel. He will also oversee its critically acclaimed restaurant which has partner and BBC Saturday Kitchen chef James Martin at the helm. He said: “I am delighted to be … [Read more...]
The Restaurant Show confirmed as ‘must attend’ event
Independent research commissioned by The Restaurant Show confirms the success of the 2013 event from both a visitor and exhibitor perspective, and secures The Restaurant Show’s status as a ‘must-attend event’ in the restaurant, foodservice and hospitality industry calendar. Legendary chef, Albert Roux, declared: “It’s a necessity to come to The Restaurant Show,” and it seems … [Read more...]
RACA Annual Awards of Excellence open for entries
The Royal Academy of Culinary Arts is now accepting entries for its Annual Awards of Excellence 2014. Applicants must currently be working full-time in the UK as a Chef, Pastry Chef or Waiter and should have been aged between 20 and 26 on 31 December 2013. The AAE is the most prestigious award available to young people in the hospitality industry today, recognising and … [Read more...]