Today’s news in brief – 19/07/24

Arc Inspirations has reported that sales doubled due to the Euros final, with like-for-like sales rising 79%. On the seven days that England played – including the match against Spain in the final – the five Box-branded venues in Headingley, Leeds City Centre, Manchester, Birmingham and Nottingham, saw sales jump more than 300%.  

Cooks Coffee has appointed two new non-executive directors – Gareth Lloyd-Jones and Gordon Robinson. The news comes after New Zealand-based non-executive board member Mike Hutcheson resigned after more than 10 years on the board.

Loungers has opened its largest venue to date in Bristol this week. Ritorno Lounge benefits from an outside terrace overlooking Pero’s Bridge, a 10.5-metre-long feature bar, as well as its very own private dining room – a first for Loungers. The group also opened its 36th Cosy Club concept this week in Sheffield. 

The Pig’s Ear pub has opened on Old Church Street, Chelsea. Owned by brothers Richard and Oliver Gladwin, the pub dates back to 1870, making it one of the area’s oldest taverns. The team has been credited with restoring the venue with “due diligence” to include antique apothecary dressers and mustard hues mixed with chandeliers and whisky barrels.