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People 1st increases industry presence on board and members council
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- 25 November 2010 10:17
People 1st, the sector skills council for hospitality, leisure, travel and tourism, has strengthened its council of members with the appointment of ten key figures from across the hospitality and tourism sector.The new appointments include Michael Caines, Michelin-starred chef and operational partner and director of ABode Hotels and Michael Caines ...read more
No charges brought in Sportswear "cartel" probe
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- 20 October 2010 09:43
Sportswear firms Sports Direct International and JJB Sports will not face charges following an investigation by the Serious Fraud Office into allegations of cartel activity, it was disclosed today.However, the SFO is still investigating individuals in relation to the alleged case of anti-competitive practices in the sports retail market.The inquiry ...read more
Thomas Cook to merge with Co-op Travel
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- 08 October 2010 10:07
Holiday giant Thomas Cook and the Co-op today announced plans to merge their high street travel and foreign exchange businesses.In a move creating the UK's largest travel agent, the newly formed company will have more than 1,200 shops across the country.The tie-up is likely to result in job losses as ...read more
Breakfasts give boost to Wetherspoon
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- 10 September 2010 09:40
JD Wetherspoon today said it was selling more than 400,000 breakfasts a week after the pubs chain opened its outlets at 7am for the first time in April.The decision to open two hours earlier has also resulted in a 40% rise in coffee sales to 600,000 a week, making it ...read more
Restaurant operators ditch FSA calorie labelling scheme
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- 29 July 2010 09:57
Only five restaurant operators have given a long term commitment to displaying the number of calories on menus.Last summer 18 of the UK's largest chains printed calories next to products on shelves, menus or next to tills. However, Pizza Hut and Mitchells & Butlers have ditched their schemes and KFC ...read more
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