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No-shows in hospitality double in a year

No-shows in hospitality double in a year

By James McAllister

The number of consumers not showing up for their reservations in pubs, bars and restaurants has doubled since September last year, according to research from Zonal and CGA by NIQ.

BrewDog joins Tesco Clubcard scheme

BrewDog joins Tesco Clubcard scheme

By Restaurant

BrewDog has become a reward partner for Tesco Clubcard, allowing shopper to use their points for pints at the majority of its bars across the UK.

Choosing an ordering system for restaurants

Ask the Experts: ordering systems

By Restaurant

Everything you need to know about ordering technology, including the benefits of digital menu, demand pricing and how the pandemic shook up the space.

Friday five: the week's top stories

Friday five: the week's top stories

By Restaurant

The purchase of The Restaurant Group by Apollo Funds, and former The Fat Duck chef Ashley Palmer-Watts' return to the kitchens are among this week's most read hospitality stories.

James Martin launches frozen potato range for chefs

The Lowdown: chef potato wars

By Joe Lutrario

James Martin has put his spuds on the line with a new range of potato products aimed at chefs.

Friday Five: the week's top news

Friday Five: the week's top news

By James McAllister

This week's top news stories include Harrods' plan to overhaul its fourth floor restaurant portfolio, the first London site for Danny Trejo’s taco brand, and Merlin Labron-Johnson’s new Kickstarter campaign.

Because Everyone Needs a Little TLC campaign

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Because Everyone Needs a Little TLC

By Licensed Trade Charity

250,000 industry professionals need support at any one time. If you’re struggling, Speak to the Licensed Trade Charity… Because Everyone Needs a Little TLC.

Atavi pasta Albert Adrià

The Lowdown: Atavi pasta

By Joe Lutrario

One of the world’s most respected and influential chefs has put his name to an innovative new range of luxury pasta.

Friday Five: the week's top news

Friday Five: the week's top news

By James McAllister

This week's top news stories include McWin acquiring a majority stake in Big Mamma, Native at Browns closing its doors, and Market Halls' plans for expansion.

Consumer confidence on the rise

Consumer confidence on the rise

By Restaurant

Consumer confidence has risen to its highest level since January last year, suggesting that the economy is on the road to recovery.

Restaurant operators turn to technology to combat staff retention

Operators turn to tech to combat staff retention

By James McAllister

Nearly half of hospitality operators are utilising tech to improve staffing challenges such as retention and churn, according to the latest Business Confidence Survey from CGA by NIQ and Fourth.

Choosing a hospitality payments system

Ask the Experts: payments

By Restaurant

The inside track on the fast-moving payments space, including new ways to pay, SoftPOS, and the possibility of fully-contactless payments in hospitality.

Top hospitality news stories Nico Ladenis Marcus Wareing

Friday Five: the week's top news

By Joe Lutrario

Our most read articles this week include the death of pioneering chef Nico Ladenis and the upcoming closure of Marcus Wareing's eponymous restaurant at The Berkeley hotel.

Stonegate’s decision to introduce dynamic pricing at some of its venues at peak times has reawakened a debate about the pros and cons of the practice

The Lowdown: dynamic pricing

By James McAllister

Stonegate’s decision to introduce dynamic pricing at some of its venues at peak times has reawakened a debate about the pros and cons of the practice.

Friday Five: the week's top news

Friday Five: the week's top news

By James McAllister

This week's top news stories include Jeremy King's plans to reopen the old Le Caprice site, Honest Burgers' potential move into QSR, and details on Larry Jayasekara's first solo restaurant.

Tips down 7% on last year according to Dojo

Tips down 7% on last year

By Joe Lutrario

The average value for tips across Britain has fallen to £5.60 per transaction, down 7% on 2022.

Restaurant spending declines in August according to the latest figures from Barclaycard

Restaurant spending declines in August

By Finn Scott-Delany

Restaurants saw a further decline in spending in August (-5.8%) from July (-2.5%), according to the latest figures from Barclaycard.

Top hospitality stories featuring Jamie Oliver and Jackson Boxer

Friday Five: the week's top news

By Joe Lutrario

Our most read news stories this include the passing of Zahter head chef Esra Muslu, the possibility of a restaurant within Jamie Oliver's Essex Mansion and warnings over Pizza Hut Restaurants' financial position.

Six restaurant wine trends including wine in kegs and the squeezed middle

Six restaurant wine trends

By Joe Lutrario

Including Vivino warriors, wine list polarisation, the reappraisal of classic European regions and the return of the little black book.

The team behind Noma’s retail arm will be in London next month

The Lowdown: Noma Projects

By Joe Lutrario

The team behind Noma’s retail arm will be in London next month to showcase a range of new products.

Friday Five: the week's top news

Friday Five: the week's top news

By James McAllister

This week's top news stories include Michel Roux Jr announcing the closure of Le Gavroche, Vinoteca being acquired by Breal Capital, and Tom Kerridge's latest London venture

Zonal people vs tech – striking the right balance

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People vs tech – striking the right balance

By Olivia FitzGerald

The chief sales and marketing officer at leading hospitality technology company Zonal discusses some new research into consumer attitudes to in-restaurant technology.

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