A snapshot survey of 620 sandwiches and wraps from eight supermarkets eight retailers (Asda, Boots, Co-op, Marks & Spencer, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Waitrose) and four high street sandwich chains (Pret a Manger, EAT, Subway, Greggs) by Eating Better has found that consumers trying to eat healthily and reduce their impact on the environment will struggle to find a … [Read more...]
Hastings Hotels purchases Windsor House, Belfast
The Directors of Hastings Hotels have announced the purchase for £6.5M of Windsor House, in Bedford Street, Central Belfast. It is one of the tallest buildings in Ireland dominating the Belfast City centre skyline since its construction was completed in 1974. Planning for conversion to a hotel Planning permission for a hotel of major city international quality will be … [Read more...]
New Burger Shacks and Airstream for Young’s
Young’s is set to open a new burger concept this May. The Burger Shack includes a roving Airstream and permanent outdoor Burger Shacks, each individually designed for the beer gardens of a number of its pubs. The first permanent Burger Shacks will take up residence at two Young’s pubs in south London: The Windmill in Clapham launching on 1st May followed by a second shack at … [Read more...]
Confident consumers increase spending
Confident consumers made the most of their rising spending power in April, as the latest monthly data from Barclaycard reveals that consumer spending climbed 4.5 per cent last month. This is the biggest uplift in terms of real growth (adjusted for inflation) recorded since Barclaycard began regular analysis back in October 2011. Discretionary spending also grew at the … [Read more...]
Greene King confident of satisfying CMA on Spirit acquisition
Greene King has reported that it notes today's decision by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to refer the recommended offer for Spirit (the "Acquisition") for a phase 2 investigation unless Greene King offers acceptable undertakings to address competition concerns identified by the CMA. It is understood from the CMA that their concerns affect only 16 local areas … [Read more...]