A survey of PR practitioners has found that 98% believe that social media has enhanced PR operations and has changed the way that PR’s engage with journalists and clients. Eighty six per cent of the respondents said they used social media to engage with journalists and 72% said it had helped to forge closer relationships with them. Only 25%* agreed that the PR function was … [Read more...]
Northcote completes refurb with new rooms and restaurant
After 11 months of intensive renovations, Michelin-starred restaurant and country-house hotel Northcote has unveiled four additional guestrooms and a refurbished restaurant. After 11 months of intensive renovations, Michelin-starred restaurant and country-house hotel Northcote has unveiled four additional guestrooms and a refurbished restaurant. Headed up by chef patron Nigel … [Read more...]
Cafeology partners with Decathlon UK, Ebay and Germany’s Studio Bloc
Ethical UK coffee company Cafeology is celebrating its 10th birthday this month with a range of business successes. Decathlon UK The company, which was founded by coffee expert Bryan Unkles in 2004, has formed a partnership with sports retail giant Decathlon in the UK, opening their first retail ‘pod’ in the company’s Sheffield branch. Bryan said: “We wanted our own … [Read more...]
Sodexo Prestige and Lenôtre to bring a taste of France to Ascot
After 15 years as the sole catering contractor for Ascot, Sodexo Prestige will bring a fresh taste of summer to the racecourse this year as it partners with esteemed culinary institute Lenôtre. Creating the perfect amalgamation of British tradition and French gastronomy, Lenôtre’s Executive Chef Guy Krenzer and award winning sommelier Olivier Poussier have developed a … [Read more...]
Boston Tea Party: 15 stores and growing
Boston Tea Party has updated on developments, with strong half year results for the Group showing like for likes trading 10% ahead of last year and up 28% when including new stores. Quality of offer Customer footfall and average spends are reported to be growing across all day parts as customers appreciate the quality of offer across the breakfast and lunch segments. The … [Read more...]