Following the announcement of the new levels of National Minimum Wage, the ALMR has called for the Government to provide clarification on future wage rate increases to ensure stability and affordability for businesses. ALMR Chief Executive Kate Nicholls said: “Costs … Read More
Hospitality industry expert Mike Wilson, former managing director of NSF International, has joined EPOS technology specialists GS Systems as an advisor and business mentor. Mike, who headed NSF’s retail division, has over twenty-five years experience in the industry and was … Read More
CGA and the Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR) have unveiled a new partnership to produce a pioneering series of industry-leading intelligence reports. The ‘Future Shock’ series will pull together CGA’s suite of respected research sources in the out-of-home … Read More
The Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR), the trade body dedicated to representing the interests of UK licensed hospitality operators, has appointed Tony Sophoclides as Director of Communications. Sophoclides will oversee the ALMR’S media and political stakeholder engagement, reporting to … Read More
Following the publication of the IAS’s report on duty, the ALMR has moved to challenge the IAS’s statistics and argued that tax burdens for licensed hospitality are already too high. ALMR Chief Executive Kate Nicholls said: “It is nonsensical for … Read More
A new smartphone and tablet reporting app designed to give hospitality operators instant snapshot business summaries will be showcased by GS Systems on stand M247 at Casual Dining at the BDC in London (24-25 February 2016). MAX Mobile gives real-time business … Read More
The introduction of the new national living wage in April 2016 is possibly going to impact on labour costs and the margins operators can make. Fortunately there are steps operators can take to control costs using technology, writes GS operations … Read More
Theft is one of the hospitality sector’s most taboo subjects. Yes, we grudgingly admit it might take place in other businesses but not ours. Because employee trust is one the fundamental cornerstones of our industry. No one likes to think … Read More
GS Systems will be unveiling the latest EPOS and digital technology innovations on stand M247 at Casual Dining at the BDC in London (24-25 February 2016). GS will be showcasing its Max Suite EPOS and business management software designed for … Read More
An electronic gift card and e-voucher solution designed to boost restaurant sales will be shown by GS Systems on stand M247 at Casual Dining at the BDC in London (24-25 February 2016). MAX Rewards electronic gift cards and e-vouchers provide operators with … Read More