Today’s news in brief – 25/10/23

Arc Inspirations has appointed Lee Woolley as its new people and culture director. With over 30 years of experience in the industry, Woolley will focus on developing Arc Inspirations’ teams and continue to drive talent development programmes. His previous roles include director of learning and organisation development at Stonegate Group. Arc Inspirations operates 19 premium bars under brands like Banyan Bar and Kitchen, BOX, and Manahatta in the Midlands and the North of England.

Bang Bang Oriental Foodhall has joined UberEats, with 50% of its restaurants offering exclusive delivery service. The food hall has over 25 restaurants specialising in Asian cuisine. Some of the restaurants at Bang Bang Oriental Foodhall include Hakka, Orchid House, Little Thai Silk, Wonderful Patisseries, Yaki Ya!, and more. UberEats has partnered with the food hall as it aims to serve customers looking for Asian cuisine.

The Laurieston Bar in Glasgow’s city centre has been put up for sale after being owned by the Clancy family for over 40 years. The bar is situated in the Gorbals District and is part of a popular pub crawl circuit. It also benefits from local and tourist trade, as well as footfall from the nearby O2 Academy and upcoming developments in Central Quay. The bar has a traditional theme with panelled walls, and hosts regular events like live music and comedy nights.