Greggs has reported strong trading for the first four months of the year, and is declaring a special dividend. Outlook The report comments: “The strong start to 2015 has been supported by rising consumer disposable incomes and low input cost inflation. We expect market conditions to remain favourable and support a good first half performance, ahead of our previous … [Read more...]
Flemings Mayfair announces £14m refurb and Shaun Rankin restaurant
Luxury boutique hotel, Flemings Mayfair, is investing £14 million in refurbishment, due for completion in the first quarter of 2016. Work has already begun on the family-owned, leading SLH (Small Luxury Hotels of the World), which will see 129 bedrooms, suites and apartments renovated, alongside a tea lounge, bar and new restaurant by Michelin-starred chef Shaun Rankin. The … [Read more...]
International Brewing Awards name Championship winners
Brewers and cider makers from all over the world gathered at London’s Guildhall on 29 April for the unveiling of the Championship winners in the International Brewing and Cider Awards 2015. Trophies were awarded to nine beers and one cider, with US brewer Deschutes scoring a ‘hat trick’ with three Championship titles. As well as the presentations to the 10 Championship … [Read more...]
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide for sale?
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has announced that its Board of Directors has determined to explore a full range of strategic and financial alternatives to increase shareholder value. Bruce W. Duncan, Chairman of the Board, said, “Our Board has always been focused on maximizing long-term shareholder value, and this is a time of enormous opportunity and change … [Read more...]
Adande welcomes Cabinet Minister
Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs visits Lowestoft factory Adande receives grant for further development of refrigerated retail display technology On 22 April Adande welcomed a high profile delegation to its Lowestoft factory with the visit of the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, Philip Hammond, and the Conservative MP for the … [Read more...]