Spirit Pub Company marked the 20th anniversary of Wacky Warehouse by hosting a free big birthday bash on 27 June, in which 77 Wacky Warehouses from across the UK took part in the free giant party and more than 5,000 kids were invited to join the merrymaking. Pudsey Bear and Wacky mascots Wendy and Wesley were on hand to collect early donations for BBC Children in Need, which … [Read more...]
The Allergy & FreeFrom Show arrives in London this week – 4 to 6 July
With over 350+ exhibitors presenting the very finest free from products, The Allergy & Free From Show ‘Trade Pass’ provides exciting opportunities for buyers and trade professionals. Equipped with your pass you can beat the consumer crowds and, if you wish, talk business in a more conducive environment. You will meet up with exciting new contacts who produce award winning … [Read more...]
Nando’s on top when it comes to social media
Casual dining restaurant Nando’s has topped the very first Food and Beverage Social Media Benchmark from eDigitalResearch with more followers on both Facebook and Twitter than any other food and beverage brand. Creative and integrated campaign Nando’s have nearly 3million followers on Facebook - over 1.4million more than second place TGI Friday’s. eDigitalResearch found … [Read more...]
Cut tourism VAT campaign stirs Backbench rebellion
Politicians across the UK have come out in support of the Cut Tourism VAT campaign, which wants VAT on hotels and attractions to be cut to 5 percent. Over 60 MPs are now in support of the campaign. New research on the way The hospitality and tourism industry has come together in a bid to drive investment and jobs in regional towns, and is set to launch new research next … [Read more...]
Greggs reports good trading
Greggs, the leading bakery food-on-the-go retailer in the UK, with almost 1,700 retail outlets throughout the country, has reported a good trading year to date and that its outlook shows: “Sales comparables strengthen in the second half although the risk of further input cost inflation appears to be reducing. Overall, we expect to deliver an improved financial result for … [Read more...]