All articles by Cara Houlton – Page 7
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News345 major hospitality businesses demand action at budget
The hospitality businesses are calling on the government to lower business rates and cut VAT on hospitality
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NewsSSP Group chair Mike Clasper to retire
Clasper was appointed chair of the Upper Crust owner in February 2020
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NewsGreggs launches new ‘Bitesize’ shop format in Sevenoaks
The new-look Greggs shops look to reach more customers in high-footfall locations that are constrained by space
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NewsCaterforce improves own-brand range with healthier recipes
The buying group has continued to reduce salt content in Chefs’ Selections products
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NewsDomino’s launches first Pod format store
The site is around 25% smaller than a traditional Domino’s store
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NewsSainsbury’s CEO: ‘we’re not in any discussions’ to sell Argos
Sales at Argos grew by 2.3% in the first half of 2025
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NewsSubway launches 2025 Christmas menu
The Christmas lineup includes festive sandwiches, jacket potatoes and sweet treats
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NewsKFC UK sales grow 9% as value-driven menu innovation pays off
New menu launches, including the 60-piece Popcorn Chicken Bucket, ‘drove incremental sales’
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NewsKitwave CFO David Brind to retire after 14 years
During his tenure, Brind has overseen 15 acquisitions and the wholesaler’s IPO in 2021
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NewsYum! Brands to initiate strategic review of Pizza Hut
The review will explore “a range of strategic options”
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NewsPret a Manger launches 2025 Christmas menu
The festive sandwich is available from today (4 November) in stores and via delivery partners
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NewsDomino’s Q3 sales grow but orders suffer amid ‘challenging backdrop’
The pizza giant posted a 2.1% increase in total sales to £382.7m
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NewsCreed Foodservice strategy director Philip de Ternant to retire
His retirement marks the end of a 19-year career with the business
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NewsPopeyes launches kiosk software to ‘enhance customer experience’
The software will reduce ordering times and will allow Popeyes to better promote its key products
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NewsAI could cut wholesaler order processes in half, industry predicts
AI voice agents will also act as a ‘major disruption’ to the wholesale sector, according to AI experts
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NewsKrispy Kreme and Nestlé launch Quality Street doughnuts
The Purple One and Caramel Swirl doughnuts are now available across the UK
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NewsTGI Fridays UK operations sold to worldwide brand manager
Sugarloaf will take control of almost 50 UK sites
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NewsThe BFG returns in Sainsbury’s Christmas advert 2025
The ad launches alongside a new range of BFG-inspired food, home, clothing and gifting items
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NewsSalad bar Urban Greens launches sixth London site
The launch builds on the brand’s success in London, with ‘several’ more openings planned
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NewsStarbucks launches 2025 festive food and drink menu
Starbucks Rewards members will be offered early access to the new Chocolatey Mousse Latte