Total consumer spending increases by +2.5% year-on-year in April E-commerce growth rate of +8.4% year-on-year but face-to-face expenditure is broadly flat (+0.2% year-on-year) Clothing and footwear sees biggest fall in year-on-year spending since September 2014 Kevin Jenkins, UK & Ireland Managing Director Visa Europe said: “Growth in consumables remains evident, … [Read more...]
A right royal rating for 90-year-old chippy
Ninety years young and Colmans of South Shields, one of Britain’s oldest and best loved fish and chip shops, has proved that it’s more than up to the task of moving with the times, receiving the highest possible recognition for its sustainability. The North East chippy is celebrating its landmark year in style, with the award of a Three Star Food Made Good rating from the … [Read more...]
iNTERTAIN launches new comedy offering ‘The Comedy Loft’
iNTERTAIN launched its brand new comedy offering ‘The Comedy Loft’ with a special event at Comedy Loft venue 6 on Broad Street in Birmingham last night. Guests to the evening experienced a taste of what is to come, with light bites from the new menu as well as a special set by well-known comedian Lee Nelson, who performed as a special extension to his Suited and Booted … [Read more...]
Centerplate adds meal appeal to Hastings Pier’s attractions
With a focus on championing fresh seasonal ingredients from local Sussex producers and an eclectic collection of homemade traditional and contemporary dishes, Centerplate - Hasting Pier’s newly-appointed, award-winning catering and hospitality partner - aims to make the food offering a major attraction at the historic leisure facility which will be officially opened at a … [Read more...]
Xavier Rousset to launch Blandford Comptoir
Mediterranean cuisine and fine wine in the heart of Marylebone launching end of May Wine expert Xavier Rousset is delighted to unveil his latest project, Blandford Comptoir: an informal restaurant showcasing Mediterranean cuisine with Italian influences. Located on Blandford Street, the restaurant will have 40 covers and will focus around a bar, seating 14, where guests can … [Read more...]