All articles by Cara Houlton – Page 3
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NewsGreggs CEO: ‘No plans for price rises’ despite flat profit forecasts
The food-to-go chain is looking to pizza delivery and nutritional trends to boost sales in 2026
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NewsBooker will be ‘incredibly competitive in 2026’ despite sales dip
Ken Murphy says Booker will do ‘everything in its power to be very competitive and minimise cost to retailers’
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NewsGordon Ramsay Restaurants appoints former Holland & Barrett CFO as finance boss
He brings more than 20 years’ experience across international omnichannel retail and hospitality-led businesses to the role
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NewsFWD to lead Women in Wholesale initiative
For the past five years, Women in Wholesale has been delivered in close partnership with FWD
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NewsSainsbury’s launches graduate programme with AI skills focus
The three-part FutureMaker programme will run for 24 months
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NewsPret a Manger welcomes back Lawrence Heyes as operations director
He previously worked for Pret between 2010 and 2012
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NewsBidfresh unveils refreshed sustainability framework and ESG strategy
The report showcases progress across Bidfresh’s three specialist brands, Direct Seafoods, Campbell Brothers, and R Noone & Sons
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NewsHarlech Foodservice sales surge to £30m as expansion pays off
Sales rocketed after Harlech opened new depots in south Wales and Shropshire
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NewsSubway expands vegan offering with New Year menu launches
The new plant-based sub will be trialled in 300 UK stores from 7 January
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NewsKrispy Kreme partners with PerfectTed to launch matcha range
The range includes a limited-edition Strawberry Matcha Doughnut and two Original Glazed matcha lattes
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NewsCosta Coffee expands matcha range to stores nationwide
The range features a Hot Matcha Latte, an Iced Matcha Latte and a Strawberry Coconut Iced Matcha Latte
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NewsPopeyes UK launches new year savers menu
Launching nationwide today (6 January), the menu features 28 items priced from £1.99
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NewsWagamama appoints former Lidl and Morrisons marketing boss as CMO
She brings a wealth of experience to the role, having previously worked in top marketing roles at Lidl, Morrisons and BP
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NewsTGI Fridays plans pre-pack administration with stores and jobs at risk
A deal is expected to take place as early as next week, sources say
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NewsWingstop UK appoints Wagamama CMO as chief growth officer
She brings more than 17 years’ experience leading growth, transformation and customer-centric strategy at large consumer and hospitality brands
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NewsCotswold Fayre falls to loss but 2025 sales set for ‘strong growth’
For the year to 31 March 2025, the group suffered a loss after tax of £514.2k
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NewsCosta Coffee losses double as value-led competition grows
Operating losses widened from £5.8m in 2023 to £13.5m in the year to 31 December 2024
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NewsLogistics UK appoints new head of trade policy
He brings 20 years’ experience to the group, having previously held senior leadership roles at Transport for the North and the Labour Party
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Analysis & FeaturesFried chicken, matcha lattes and pizza: Top food-to-go shake-ups of 2025
2025 was the year of fried chicken and matcha lattes, helping some in the hospitality industry thrive following a tough few years
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NewsGail’s to keep 10 stores open on Christmas Day
The upmarket bakery chain will be giving away free mince pies to those visiting an open store on 25 December