SSP Group earlier this morning has announced that CEO Kate Swann is stepping down to be replaced by Simon Smith, currently head of its UK & Ireland region. Shares immediately fell almost nine per cent on the news. This morning also saw strong full year results that would ordinarily delight shareholders, and a further special dividend of circa £150m announced by SSP … [Read more...]
Ninth 2018 investment sees latest Hollywood Bowl rebrand
As part of its ambitious national investment programme, Hollywood Bowl Group has completed a £250,000 rebrand of the former AMF Bowling in Wallgate, Wigan. The leading leisure operator’s ninth investment project of 2018, the Wigan redevelopment follows Hollywood Bowl’s most recent refurbishments in Bristol and Poole. Steve Burns, CEO, Hollywood Bowl Group, said: “Our … [Read more...]
Soho’s iconic Roundhouse has undergone £1m restoration
Soho’s iconic Roundhouse has undergone a full and fantastic £1m restoration and will reopen as Soho Residence, the premier bar, club and lounge space in London’s West End. Opening on November 28th with a capacity of 350 and spread across three floors at 83-85 Wardour Street, the magnificent Soho Residence is the most exciting and anticipated new venue Soho has seen in … [Read more...]
SBPA responds to new Scottish Government Alcohol Strategy
The SBPA (Scottish Beer & Pub Association) has today responded to the Scottish Government’s new alcohol strategy, titled ‘Alcohol Framework 2018: Preventing Harm - next steps on changing our relationship with alcohol’. Brigid Simmonds, Chief Executive of the Scottish Beer & Pub Association, said: “The SBPA and its members are committed to working with all … [Read more...]
Tim Bacon’s Manchester House legacy resurrected by Aiden Byrne
Today saw Aiden Byrne officially confirm he is relaunching Manchester House after a deal with investors was sealed earlier this month. The relaunch of Manchester House will ensure the continuation of the legacy built by late Living Ventures restaurateur Tim Bacon. The relaunch funded by investors with restaurant industry experience comes after twelve months for Byrne at … [Read more...]