The Scottish Beer & Pub Association - the leading trade-body representing Scotland’s brewing and pub industry - has welcomed the conclusion of the Scottish Government’s study into the tied-pub market in Scotland, saying that it will safeguard jobs and investment in the country. Commenting, Brigid Simmonds Chief Executive of the SBPA said: “The SBPA very much welcomes … [Read more...]
Livingbridge serves up first deal from new fund with acquisition of rhubarb from ECI
Livingbridge, the mid-market private equity firm, today announces its investment in rhubarb, the premium food and beverage operator, having purchased a stake from ECI Partners (ECI). The deal is the first investment from its new £660m fund, Livingbridge 6. Originally established in 1996 as an events business, rhubarb expanded its activities in 2003 to include the operation … [Read more...]
Record spending on essential items drives 5.1 per cent increase in consumer spending
Consumer spending grew 5.1 per cent in November – the second highest year-on-year increase following record growth of 5.5 per cent in October – as consumers spent more on the forecourt and in supermarkets than the same month last year. Data from Barclaycard, which processes nearly half of the nation’s credit and debit card transactions, shows the headline growth figure was … [Read more...]
‘Toby’s Got Talent’ shines the spotlight on employee expertise
Home of the Roast, Toby Carvery, has revealed the winners of its very first ‘Toby’s Got Talent’ competition. Toby Carvery introduced this internal competition in early 2016 as a way of recognising talent across its entire portfolio of restaurants, and as a way to further engage with its employees nationwide. This competition gives Toby Carvery the chance to shine the … [Read more...]
ETM Group appoints new Marketing Director
The privately-owned bar, restaurant and pub company, ETM Group, has appointed Sam Bourke as its new Marketing Director as it continues to strengthen its senior team. Sam will start with the group on 19th December and be responsible for driving concept innovation to support ETM’s accelerated expansion plans. The role will see her create and implement a marketing strategy that … [Read more...]