‘A few people tried to talk me out of it’: The Deutsche Bank analyst who opened up thriving Farmer J lunch chain October 31, 2023 Farmer J is on track to hit sales of c.£17m in 2023 and it has plans to open six more site launches next year.
Live music gives London a £2bn boost – but venues are still battling rising costs July 18, 2023 Economists and melomaniacs alike have reason to cheer the capital’s post-pandemic musical revival with the capital’s coffers given a £2bn boost by large and small concerts alike. Nearly 5m music lovers flocked to the capital last year to attend live music events, according to a report from UK Music, filling hotels, bars and restaurants. The [...]
The Black Dog: Who owns London pub mentioned by Taylor Swift in Tortured Poets album? April 22, 2024 Taylor Swift fans have been flocking to a south London pub after the megastar made a reference to it in her latest album, The Tortured Poets Department.
Green light given for new Tower Hill sustainable tower as demand for office space rebounds October 19, 2023 The green light has been given for a new sustainable office building in Tower Hill, as demand for space in the Square Mile continues to rise.
‘The Capital of Arab Culture’: Inside the $63.2bn revival of Diriyah June 25, 2024 Inside Saudi interviews Jerry Inzerillo, Group CEO of Diriyah Company, on the $63.2bn revival of the Diriyah.
Canary Wharf and Me: Padium and Urban Greens founder Houman Ashrafzadeh July 4, 2024 Padium and Urban Greens founder Houman Ashrafzadeh tells us about teary-eyed and sweaty-palmed moments in business.
Premier Inn owner Whitbread to cut 1,500 jobs amid shake-up of restaurant business April 30, 2024 Hospitality giant Whitbread has reported record revenue but said some jobs at its F&B arm will be impacted as it looks to exit a number of locations.
Demand for workers remains strong despite loosening labour market June 17, 2024 "The number of active job adverts remains above 1.7m which shows steady demand for workers despite slow progress in the wider economy," Neil Carberry, chief executive of the REC said.
‘Customers can’t afford to pay’: Fears for London’s hospitality scene mount before general election May 25, 2024 Fears for London’s hospitality scene are mounting among restaurant and pub owners, as many reveal they are still trading below pre-pandemic levels due to red hot supply costs and pressures on consumer spending.
Pieminister serves up just £1,000 profit after absorbing costs to keep menu prices down February 6, 2024 Pieminister made a pre-tax profit of just £1,000 during its latest financial year after absorbing rising costs in a bid to keep menu prices down as much as possible.