Spirit Pub Company has reported unaudited Interim Results for the 28 weeks to 1 March 2014 showing like for like sales up 4.8% for its managed division and profit before tax up 11%. It believes it is well placed to benefit from the recovery in consumer spending. Douglas Jack of Numis Securities issued a ‘buy’ note with a target price of 110p after examining the figures, … [Read more...]
Local heroes join Andy Murray at official opening of Cromlix
There was a true breakfast of champions in Perthshire on Wednesday 23 April as Andy Murray and Kim Sears met local charity heroes at the official opening of his new hotel, Cromlix. Two people whose efforts have benefitted others joined the Wimbledon winner for the meal at the luxury venue near his home town of Dunblane. The Scottish tennis superstar was accompanied by … [Read more...]
St Austell opens first Brewer & Bean coffee outlet
St Austell Brewery has opened its first Brewer & Bean coffee retail outlet at the Great Western Hotel in Newquay. The South West brewery launched the Fairtrade Brewer & Bean brand earlier this year, in response to the continued growing consumer demand for high quality coffee, and with the vision of providing high quality convenience coffee and establishing its pubs as … [Read more...]
Hotel opportunity on the North West Cambridge Development
The University of Cambridge is seeking a hotel developer to be part of the North West Cambridge Development. Rare opportunity Roger Taylor, Project Director of the North West Cambridge Development said: “As a world-leading university that welcomes people to the city from around the globe, this development is a rare opportunity for the creation of a hotel that will serve … [Read more...]
FOOTPRINT AWARDS 2014 announces shortlist + record entries
For the fourth year running entry levels to the annual Footprint Awards – the industry’s only scheme that celebrates achievement throughout the entire food supply chain - has broken records, it has been revealed. The record quantity, as well as the quality of submissions received for Footprint Awards 2014, is indicative of the extent to which responsible business practices … [Read more...]