Bibendum Wine Limited is merging with drinks importer the PLB Group. This union has led to the creation of The Bibendum PLB Group. Bibendum’s merger with PLB allows for the implementation of a targeted channel strategy. The Group structure will see Bibendum and PLB focus on their core areas of expertise. Both businesses will continue to trade as separate trading companies, … [Read more...]
Free Wi-Fi for Marriott Rewards Members worldwide
Marriott International plans to provide free Wi-Fi to all 47 million members of Marriott Rewards, the company’s award-winning loyalty program, who book directly on Marriott.com, Marriott’s mobile app, 1-800-MARRIOTT, or through a Marriott hotel. From 15 January 2015, this benefit will make free standard Wi-Fi available across more than 3,800 hotels in the company’s extensive … [Read more...]
PSL: tackling Allergens and Christmas
PSL are already concentrating on the two major events that will soon be upon us: Christmas 2014 and the introduction of the new Food Allergens Information Regulations. Allergens 13 December sees the new law come in to effect, and all caterers will be required to provide a full list of all potential Allergens that may be found in any food that they sell. PSL has worked … [Read more...]
Prezzo: deadline extension for takeover proposals
Prezzo has issued a statement announcing that the Takeover panel has agreed to the extension to 14 November of the deadline for takeover proposals by Advent and TPG Capital. It reads: “On 2 October 2014, the Board of Prezzo (the “Board”) announced that it had received preliminary proposals in relation to possible offers for the Company from Advent International plc … [Read more...]
Accor launches “Leading Digital Hospitality”
One year after the announcement of its new strategy and the redefinition of its business model around HotelServices and HotelInvest, Accor, the world's leading hotel operator with more than 3,600 hotels, is unveiling its digital strategy aimed at consolidating its leadership throughout the hospitality value chain. Global response to digital challenges The “Leading Digital … [Read more...]