, a non-profit organisation that provides meals and food supplies to nearly 5,000 people each week.
It’s an old joke, but how many psychiatrists does it take to change a light bulb? One, but the lightbulb must want to change. The same can be said for restaurant owners who’ve snuggled down into their nice comfortable ruts and pulled the blankets over their heads, still serving up the same dishes that have been on the menu for years, in restaurants with tired decor.
Being immersed in familiarity is one thing, but it’s not the thing to keep a business thriving, now more so than ever. The pandemic and all it brought with it knocked the restaurant industry for six. The recovery process is slow for them but also for diners who’ve weathered their own storms, loss of income, health fears and so on. Eating out is a privilege, and consumers are selective.
Thu, 6th May 2021 19:25
(Alliance News) - The following is a round-up of updates by London-listed companies, issued on Thursday and not separately reported by Alliance News:
Superdry PLC - Cheltenham, Gloucestershire-based clothing retailer - Can see light at the end of the tunnel as lockdown restrictions ease. Says financial 2021 revenue fell 21% to GBP556.6 million from GBP704.4 million in financial 2020. In the fourth quarter, revenue increased 0.8% to GBP118.3 million from GBP117.4 million a year ago. The early signs following the reopening of our UK stores are encouraging, as lockdown restrictions start to lift, and we can clearly see the light at the end of the tunnel. In short, we are on track with our reset of the brand, and there s a lot to look forward to, says Chief Executive Officer Julian Dunkerton.
TRADING UPDATES: Superdry optimistic; Virgin Wines toasts demand surge
Thu, 6th May 2021 19:25
(Alliance News) - The following is a round-up of updates by London-listed companies, issued on Thursday and not separately reported by Alliance News:
Superdry PLC - Cheltenham, Gloucestershire-based clothing retailer - Can see light at the end of the tunnel as lockdown restrictions ease. Says financial 2021 revenue fell 21% to GBP556.6 million from GBP704.4 million in financial 2020. In the fourth quarter, revenue increased 0.8% to GBP118.3 million from GBP117.4 million a year ago. The early signs following the reopening of our UK stores are encouraging, as lockdown restrictions start to lift, and we can clearly see the light at the end of the tunnel. In short, we are on track with our reset of the brand, and there s a lot to look forward to, says Chief Executive Officer Julian Dunkerton.