'Chronic' recruitment challenges 'biggest threat' to sector
One of the “biggest threats” to hospitality businesses is the inability to recruit good teams amid “chronic” staff shortages.
Archives for July 11, 2023
Pub gardens most sought-after outdoor dining destinations
More than half of Brits (52%) prefer to dine outdoors when they visit the on-trade with almost half of those stating it improves their mental wellbeing.
Pub People celebrates ‘strong’ trade
The Pub People Group has accelerated its expansion plans by making several freehold acquisitions, including an addition of five pubs to its portfolio last month.
SLTA laments move to axe night buses in Glasgow
The Scottish Licensed Trade Association (SLTA) has claimed a move to cancel night buses in Glasgow is “yet another hammer blow” for the licensed trade.
Cat & Wickets eyes expansion, £750k revamp of Griffin planned
The Cat & Wickets Pub Company, owned by cricket stars Harry Gurney and Stuart Broad, and former Peach Pubs chief Lee Cash, is targeting expansion with one site more per year opening until 2026.