All-in-one loyalty e-wallet app has over 250 brands signed up, including Sky, eBay, Selfridges and HelloFresh Average consumer holds £47 of unused loyalty cash with retailers – totalling £6 billion in the UK and $360 billion globally Valuable loyalty points go unused and eventually expire due to consumers not wanting to shop with the brand […] More
EnviroBuild is delighted to announce that it has joined the World Land Trust’s Carbon Balanced programme, which enables individuals and organisations to offset their residual greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions through protection and restoration of carbon-rich wildlife habitats in the tropics. More
Wazwān restaurant (www.wazwan-lsq.com) and its sister cocktail bar Hungāma are Kashmiri-inspired drinking and dining destinations, that have launched on Leopold Square, in the heart of Sheffield. Created by a multi-generational family of culinary experts, the venues combine authentic cuisine from the Indian Subcontinent with the best Yorkshire produce and traditional Kashmiri hospitality. More
The team at Wemyss Malts believes that much of the malt whisky terminology can be difficult to decipher, even for a knowledgeable consumer. The expressions from the Wemyss Malt whisky range are boldly named using the aromas and tastes of the whiskies to uniquely identify each bottling. The six new single casks follow this naming […] More
PREMIUM casual dining group Gusto Italian has opened the doors to its new-look restaurant and bar in Nottingham city centre. The venue, which opened today (6 December) on Upper Parliament Street, is an evolution of the Gusto Italian brand with an immersive pizza experience, open kitchen, and coffee and cannoli bar. More
Hospitality employers need urgent help from the Government according to the latest analysis from an independent economist. With a new wave of cancellations hitting UK hotels, and dining out at the lowest level since May, there are fears that the hospitality workforce is suffering a repeat of December 2020, but without the support of the […] More
DECEMBER 2021 – Brixton’s most exciting new concept, Karakana, has officially launched this month, with a fresh twist on Indian comfort food. The restaurant, which has been styled as an Indian diner and bar, brings something new to the popular cuisine, infusing flavours from the creators’ heritages and travels around the world. Karakana (Hindi for ‘workshop’) represents […] More
Foodhub CEO predicts augmented takeaways will be the new way to order food Augmented reality (AR) will transform food delivery within the next five years as the industry prepares for a technological evolution, according to the Foodhub CEO. More
The Light Bar is thrilled to announce that Tristan Downes has joined as Head Chef. Having previously worked with Stevie Parle, he brings much of his previous JOY team back together to launch The Timber Loft, a new 80-cover, modern European restaurant located upstairs at the iconic Shoreditch venue. More
Lakedown Brewing Co. (www.lakedownbrewing.com) is a new family-run, independent microbrewery and taproom in rural East Sussex, creating modern and traditional beers in can, bottle, keg and cask. More
Make a BID difference this Christmas with Hospitality Action’s festive fundraiser DECEMBER 1st 2021 – Launched today and running until the 15th of December, Hospitality Action’s annual Winter Auction and Raffle returns, with a record list of prizes generously donated by the charity’s supporters which household names such as Candice Brown, Sketch and Harrods. Bidders have the chance to spoil their foodie family and friends with unforgettable drinking and dining experiences whilst supporting UK hospitality workers, a principle which is as important as ever this festive […] More
Online deliveries – is there anything more convenient? You browse through endless options, click on the product that tickles your fancy, and wait for it to arrive from the comfort of your settee. There is no hiding that this practice has surged over the last 18 months or so, incentivised by lockdowns and unsettling times. […] More