Time for a Test Run, says Lynx Purchasing
Hospitality businesses cautious about changing suppliers in the current tough market are being encouraged to take a Test Run by buying specialist Lynx Purchasing. With the first quarter of the year traditionally the quietest, it’s a good time to trial the benefits of working with a purchasing company, says Rachel Dobson, managing director of Lynx …
Steelite International UKI Announces Exclusive Distribution Agreement with Bormioli Rocco
Hospitality tabletop & buffet solutions leader Steelite International is pleased to announce the recent distribution agreement made with Bormioli Rocco to distribute and market their glassware and accessories in the UKI market. Steelite International UKI now stocks over 42 Collections and 250 SKU’s of stemware, barware, and accessories for the hospitality industry. Unique features and attributes …
Gamko launches thought leadership campaign to cement position as refrigeration experts
Professional drinks refrigeration expert Gamko have launched a thought leadership campaign centred around optimum drinks temperatures, crucial to unlocking the full flavour and aromas of beverages. The move will provide bar staff and others working in the industry with insight, information and specialist knowledge about drinks cooling while communicating the brand’s expertise. Imperative to the …
Hey, Alexa – help me build the restaurant of the future
Online ordering for delivery is another modern-day phenomenon. The analysts Deloitte point out that 40% of customers now prefer to place their orders online. When they do, they’re likely to spend up to 15% more – a significant factor for restaurants keen to boost their revenue. Delivery as a service for diners has rocketed in …
MARKETING TO REWARDS: LATEST DIGITAL SOLUTIONS FOR KEEPING CUSTOMERS HAPPY
Getting customers through the door of a bar or restaurant is one thing. Providing an unforgettable experience and inspiring them to keep returning is another. This can be done through effective interaction and a rewarding system, both of which can be improved more and more by modern technology. The apps available to business owners and …
Which New Digital Games are the Best Suited to Bars?
Gaming in bars is a combination as old as time itself. Whether darts with the regulars or a friendly arm-wrestle to settle a bet, there is any number of opportunities which are well suited to a pub environment. With a new generation of patrons coming in, especially those who are more accustomed to digital games, …
How to get more customers to your venue in 2020
2020 looks like it could be a turbulent year for the bar industry. With a potential change in government, new policies, rates and Brexit uncertainty, it’s essential bars and pubs are doing everything they can to keep the money coming in. As 2019 draws to a close it’s important to have a solid marketing plan …
Perfect Cocktails for a Casino and Gambling-Themed Night with Friends
In one of the stranger phenomena of the last decade or so, people have started to very much enjoy watching other people play games. It has given rise to the massive eSports industry and made platforms like Twitch and YouTube prime entertainment hubs. As such, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that the gaming party …
What Does the Future Hold for Fruit Machines in Pubs and Bars?
Fruit machines were once a given in British pubs and bars. Enter any self-respecting watering hole and there would be the gentle sounds of a brightly flashing fruity bleating away in the corner. However, times are a-changing, and it seems as though this mainstay of British pubs and bars is on its way out. The …
Casual Dining unveils new drinks exhibitors for 2020
Four months out from Casual Dining 2020 (25-26 March, London ExCeL) and two of the show’s popular drinks pavilions are already sold out. Boasting a dozen exhibitors each, the Artisan Spirits Lounge and The Taphouse will sample new innovations from an exciting mix of independent breweries and distilleries. Making their show debut in the former …
