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Loungers’ total revenues increased by 19.2% to £178.3 million in the first half of the year, following the opening of 17 new locations. The company reported a 4.7% rise in…
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Hospitality groups see sales rise 1.7% in September
British hospitality groups experienced a 1.7% increase in sales year-on-year in September, as reported by CGA RSM’s latest Hospitality Business Tracker.
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