Hammerson today reveals The Oracle’s exciting new plans to deliver a £5.7 million comprehensive upgrade of The Riverside, which will see Reading’s premier dining and leisure destination significantly enhanced. Central to the regeneration project will be a new 167 m2 fully glass fronted Pavilion in which modern Lebanese restaurant, Comptoir Libanais will make its debut in the … [Read more...]
A Starbucks Barista from Portugal Wins Rare Purple Apron
Many of us have a passion for something that reflects who we are. For 26 baristas in Starbucks Europe, Middle East and Africa Region, coffee is a passion that brought them together for the 2016 EMEA Barista Championship in London this month. “We wanted to celebrate the champions and inspire them to help elevate beverage quality in their stores,” said Annemarie Schipper, … [Read more...]
HSBC serves up £25m of funding for Wasabi sushi and bento
Japanese sushi and bento outlet Wasabi has secured a funding package worth £25 million from HSBC to help fund its ambitious expansion plans in the UK and New York. The funding is primarily made up of a £20 million three-year revolving credit facility which will be used to fund the roll out of 20 new sites. In addition, HSBC has provided £4 million of asset finance to develop … [Read more...]
UKinbound reports sharp rise in confidence levels across UK tourism sector
UKinbound has released its latest business barometer results indicating that confidence levels across the UK inbound tourism spectrum are at a 12 month high. Results also show that July/August bookings and visitor numbers were up year-on-year, with the US leading as the top inbound growth market. Outcomes were gathered through a UKinbound survey of its members, with 67% … [Read more...]
New SPAR store opens at Clacket Lane Motorway Service Area
Roadchef, one of the UK’s largest Motorway Service Area (MSA) operators, has announced the opening of a new SPAR store at its Clacket Lane site on the M25 between junctions 4 and 5. The addition of a SPAR at Clacket Lane adds to the site’s already extensive range of services, including McDonald’s, WH Smith, Costa Coffee and Fresh Food Cafe. Clacket Lane SPAR will feature the … [Read more...]