Co-founders Nick, Andrew and Laura Tolley are stepping down next month from their positions at Harris + Hoole, and returning to their first coffee business, Taylor Street Baristas. There has been speculation for some time about Tesco’s intentions towards harris + Hoole (where it has a 49% stake), as well as its Giraffe restaurant chain. At this point, it appears that the … [Read more...]
Are you a fakebooker?
For full size version click here A new survey by premium airport lounge provider, No1 Lounges, has revealed that one in four Brits (26 per cent) have exaggerated their whereabouts at one time or another on social media in a bid to imitate a more aspirational lifestyle. The survey found that luxury hotels and upmarket restaurants are the most popular locations to be … [Read more...]
Ed’s Easy Diner launches Loyalty and Gaming Apps
Retro 1950’s-inspired restaurant group Ed’s Easy Diner has announced the launch of a new loyalty and gaming app. Ed’s Club Loyalty App In a move away from paper loyalty cards and printed coupons, Ed’s’ customers will now get the digital experience of Ed’s Easy Diner with the restaurant’s loyalty app. Among the rewards available include £5 welcome credit added to your … [Read more...]
Britvic acquires ‘ebba’ of Brazil
In addition to reporting solid figures for Q3 (see H&C News report), Britvic has also announced the acquisition of Empresa Brasileira de Bebidas e Alimentos SA (“ebba”) for £120.8m. Summary ebba is a high quality independent soft drinks company in Brazil; ebba is the number one supplier of liquid concentrates (dilutes) and the number two supplier of ready-to-drink … [Read more...]
Top training for Edge Hotel School students
From 1 June, guests at Wivenhoe House Hotel have been able to enjoy a five star London inspired Afternoon Tea, served by the students of The Edge Hotel School in Essex. In a ground-breaking partnership, Brown’s Hotel, The Ritz London and The Dorchester are welcoming students of The Edge Hotel School into their kitchens and Tea Rooms to learn the five star service standards … [Read more...]