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A funny thing happened on the way to the car park... So another Food & Drink Expo finishes, with some stand out products and a good vibe even on the afternoon of the last day. Obviously, I got distracted by the huge Coffee Fire Engine brought by MY COFFEE STATION LIMITED - who wouldn't! Back to that car park..... So on the long, long, long, very long way back to the EV car park myself and a large herd of expo escapees found themselves behind a slow moving, group of retail buyers (no names to protect the innocent) and here's a couple of things they said, very loudly to be heard by all and sundry (before I'm accused of listening in to private conversations).... 1) Category Disrupters 'Every new entrant in my category I met today said they were category disputers but couldn't explain what that meant' You can have a strong product offering but if you can't spell out what you're going to bring to the category in addition or exception of the current incumbents then why should someone else spend their time working out what that is. Do your homework - you're presenting yourself as knowledgeable about the category, know your market and your competitors 2) Product 'The packaging was unfinished...' Sounds like a bad 'Apprentice' episode but if you're spending money at an important show then make sure the potential customer can walk away from that stand with a market ready product. Good market testing with potential customers is a great way to solve this one, people can give the best, sometimes painful but useful feedback. DISCLAIMER - I too, may or may not have been guilty of the points made above in the past 😬 #FoodandDrinkExpo #NECBirmingham #PlantBased #Vegan #Food #categorydisruptors #brandedpackaging #disruptor #categoryexpert #daleyhub #daley

A December event in #NYC? It probably has something to do with retail, doesn't it? Well, yes, it does, but there's so much more... It's time again for Discover, Placer.ai's annual event focused on key themes and trends shaping the future of #retail, #restaurant, #commercialrealestate, #cpg, #retailmedia, and every other industry harnessing #locationanalytics. Every year, I'm amazed by the insights that are presented at the event. Two years ago, key topics included smaller-format retail stores, the upheaval coming in #grocery, and the possible ROI on #mixeduse commercial properties--each of which has become a key topic today. Want to know where the industry will be in the years ahead? Join us on December 10. Register today: https://lnkd.in/gzr4daie

Success stories from U.S. brands like Melting Pot, Shuckin’ Shack, and Wings and Rings reveal how innovation can transform economic challenges into growth opportunities. 💡 These brands are not only adapting but thriving by enhancing the customer experience, leveraging AI-driven loyalty programs, and introducing innovative offerings like discounted fondue hours and tech-driven takeout solutions. 🚀🍽️ Their success underscores the importance of delivering unique dining experiences that resonate with today’s value-conscious consumers. 🎯 At Conceptional B.V., we prioritize a customer-focused approach when developing F&B spaces and concepts, while ensuring profitability and sustaining a competitive advantage in the market. Get in touch to know more about what we can do for you! 🤝 https://lnkd.in/ekKkhz2H

A prime investment opportunity in the thriving nightlife and hospitality industry. Situated in the heart of the city, this bar shop is designed to attract high foot traffic and consistent customer flow. The vision is to create the ultimate destination for craft beer enthusiasts, wine lovers, and cocktail aficionados, supported by thorough market research targeting young professionals and social groups. Offerings include a rotating selection of local and international craft beers, an extensive wine list featuring popular and rare finds, and signature cocktails crafted by expert mixologists, all complemented by delicious bar bites. The stylish decor, comfortable seating, and ambient lighting create a warm and inviting atmosphere, enhanced by weekly live music events showcasing local talent. The marketing strategy leverages social media, influencer partnerships, and local advertising to build buzz and attract a loyal customer base, with special events, grand opening promotions, and themed nights to increase visibility and appeal. Revenue streams will include drink and food sales, and event hosting, with financial projections based on competitive pricing and market demand. This vibrant, successful bar shop promises great returns on investment. #BarShop #InvestmentOpportunity #CraftBeer #FineWine #Cocktails #Nightlife #CityLife #HospitalityIndustry #MarketResearch #MarketingStrategy #RevenueStreams #FinancialProjections #LocalTalent #LiveMusic #GrandOpening #ThemedNights #SocialMediaMarketing #InfluencerPartnerships #UrbanBusiness #DrinkSpecials #EventHosting #YoungProfessionals #CityHotspot #FoodAndDrink #HappyHourDeals #PrimeLocation #BusinessGrowth #InvestmentReturns #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusiness #CommunityHub #SuccessfulBusiness #CustomerLoyalty #HighTraffic #ExpertMixologists #StylishDecor

NEW NATIONAL PRESS COVERAGE NEWS OF THE FARMYARD ‘FINE DINE IN’ CONCEPT IS OFFICIALLY OUT OF THE LOCAL BAG AND RUNNING RIOT   We’re thrilled to share coverage from ‘Luxury London Living’ publication Fabric   In the feature Food & Drink News: October 2024, the latest foodie news is shared which includes two new London restaurant openings and Farmyard featured as the product news. Farmyard is the only product to be included, positioning Farmyard as a key player in the industry to look out for in October and the future.   The coverage includes key brand messaging, product information, inclusion of the brand’s ‘fine dine in’ slogan, showstoppers and a quote from Hannah on the innovation behind the brand and why it was created.   Fabric is a London magazine that focuses on the luxuries of London life, it provides the ultimate guide to making the most of life in London. From the latest cultural events to the best restaurants, bars and boutiques, the magazine is where Londoners turn to for inspiration.   It's great to see the consumer coverage starting to come through from our current press push – lovely to see the hard work pay off! If you’d like to become a shareholder and join the ride then you’ll find the link to invest in our bio. Shares are limited, so invest now to avoid missing out.   Invest here via this link!!   https://lnkd.in/eEMpeHDx     Hannah & Andrew  X Legal disclaimer: Don’t invest unless you’re prepared to lose all the money you invest. This is a high-risk investment and you are unlikely to be protected if something goes wrong. Take 2 mins to learn more.

With the grand opening of Eataly Shops at Don Mills set for May 30th, this would be a great opportunity for LAUFT Shops at Don Mills to engage in a potential partnership relationship with Eataly Shops at Don Mills. As a way to #MakeSmartWork if LAUFT and Eatly can form a partnership similar to the partnerships LAUFT has in place with Blaze Pizza, LLC and R. Denninger Limited, LAUFT would be able to drive traffic to Eataly where LAUFT users get access to exclusive discounts and offers at Eataly which adds value to LAUFT users to shop and eat at other service providers at Shops at Don Mills and also drives traffic to Eataly after LAUFT users work before or after for a few hours at LAUFT Shops at Don Mills. If LAUFT and Eataly can form a unique partnership, this can also be a win/win for Cadillac Fairview which owns Shops at Don Mills where they are adding value to service providers and LAUFT users where LAUFT users have a property like Shops at Don Mills to work, eat, shop and play all at one property. That is why LAUFT is the perfect and ultimate amenity partner to Property Owners like Cadillac Fairview and service providers like Eataly. https://lnkd.in/gdJ7hUNQ #commercialrealestate #cre #serviceproviders #partnerships #discounts #offers #eat #shop #work #flexibleworkspace #coworking #coworkingspace #convenient #consistent #professional #users #userexperience #clients #clientexperience #valueadd #individuals #entrepreneurs #teams #companies #catering #events #remotework #hybridwork #futureofwork #cafes #restaurants #retail #amenity #amenities #propertyowners #landlords #tenants #marketplace #vendors #mobileapp #app #ondemand #toronto #loyalty #marketing #revenuestream #drivingtraffic #foottraffic #grandopening #may #touchpoint #transactions #monetization #fintech #win #innovative #solution #pressrelease #newlocation #hospitality

The spirits industry has shifted in recent years, and consumers are interacting differently with bars and restaurants, embracing at-home bartending, prioritizing health, and adjusting spending habits. Park Street Insider host Emmett Strack sat down with three prominent figures in the New York City on-premise scene at Bar Convent Brooklyn. Together, they discussed strategies for fostering meaningful relationships between brands and bars in this evolving landscape. Featured Guests: ➝ GN Chan, Co-Founder, Double Chicken Please ➝ Sebastien Derbomez, Manager of Brand Advocacy, William Grant & Sons ➝ Jason Hedges, Director of Beverage, Laurent Tourondel & Founder, BAR IQ Key Topics: ➝ The changing dynamics of on-premise spirits consumption ➝ Innovative approaches to brand-bar relationships ➝ Strategies for consumer education and product sampling This episode offers insights into the future of on-premise engagement. 🎧 Listen now: https://lnkd.in/eRYegZuF #ParkStreetInsider #SpiritsIndustry #BrandStrategy #BarScene #OnPremiseMarketing #IndustryInsights

A dynamic blend of culinary experiences and retail offerings defines the revitalised Hunter & Gatherer food precinct at Pacific Epping – a flagship redevelopment unveiled last weekend by QIC Real Estate and the Pacific Group of Companies. Located in one of Victoria’s most diverse suburbs, where nearly half the population is born overseas, the redeveloped precinct now hosts 20 distinct fresh food and casual dining operators spanning national franchises, local independents and cult Melbourne brands. The redevelopment showcases QIC and Pacific Group’s continued success in celebrating the multicultural vibrancy of Melbourne’s outer suburbs through thoughtfully designed, market-style precincts. “Our goal was to create a marketplace that truly reflects the cultural tapestry of the community,” says QIC General Manager – Leasing, Luke Young. “Each retailer has been selected to tell a rich, authentic story about Epping’s diverse population.” A next-generation Woolworths Supermarkets, featuring significantly expanded direct-to-boot facilities, anchors the precinct, complemented by an additional 300 car spaces. New Click & Collect facilities have also been installed for the Coles Group supermarket at the centre. Leading Melbourne independent retailer Sacca's Fine Foods, who established one of its earliest stores at the centre, has launched its latest multifaceted concept complete with exclusive indoor-outdoor cafe concept, in-line store and dedicated trade-out area. Queensland-born specialty grocer Hanaromart has also chosen Hunter & Gatherer for its Victorian debut, bringing pan-Asian staples to Pacific Epping alongside the Epping Halal Butcher and international foods grocer, Best Bazaar. The precinct’s vibrant mix of retailers includes national brands Bakers Delight, Breadtop, and Ferguson Plarre's Bakehouse, alongside local independents such as Vietnamese-inspired DC Bakery, family-run Italian takeaway Panino Mio and specialty coffee roaster AU79. The timely unveiling of Hunter & Gatherer was just in time for the festive season and cements Pacific Epping as the dominant destination for local residents and culinary adventurers from the broader trade area. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ggC6WYns #foodhall #freshfood #foodmarket #retaildesign #adaptivereuse

Richard Colloca, CPA,CMA, partner at EisnerAmper, shared insights on the growing trend of subscription-based models in restaurants. Driven by pandemic-related reengineering, this trend aims to boost brand loyalty and enhance customer experience, reminiscent of the supper clubs from the 1940s and 1950s. Read more about this shift in the Hartford Business Journal article: https://okt.to/rpkwAN #RestaurantIndustry #SubscriptionModel #BrandLoyalty #CustomerExperience #BusinessTrends

So, here’s what I found out about Greggs while nosing around: They don’t just open one shop and call it a day. Oh no. They go all in and pop up at every street corner like it’s a neighborhood invasion. Why? Because if you’re tripping over a Greggs every 50 feet, you’re definitely not going to anyone else. It’s genius. And sneaky. Kind of like Starbucks, where you can sip a latte while staring at another Starbucks right across the street. The point is, these guys go one locally dense. They want you to have zero excuses not to choose them. But what do some other restaurant operators do? They spread wide, like spreading butter too thin on toast—barely making a dent anywhere. They rush to plant flags all over different cities like they’re playing a game of Risk. But there’s a problem: in each city, they’re just… there. Not dominating, not owning the space, just existing. And supporting those faraway stores? That’s a headache on a whole new level. Recruitment? A nightmare. Marketing? Forget it. You’re basically running around trying to hold things together with duct tape and hope. But here’s the kicker: While you’re busy playing Whac-A-Mole with operations in six different cities, copycats swoop in. Enter the #SamwerBrothers, the German kings of copy-paste businesses. They see your scattered effort and think, “Ah, yes, perfect. We’ll take it from here.” Now, I know what you’re thinking. "Going one locally dense? Slows down expansion, doesn’t it?" Sure. But here’s the thing—what if instead of trying to be everywhere and impress no one, you became a #LocalLegend? What if you focused your marketing on the people who could literally walk to your restaurant? So, you can either be the restaurant a few have heard of — or you can go deep, dominate one block at a time, and make sure no one even considers the competition. Me? I will be Greggs-ing the heck out of every street corner I could find. #RestaurantBusiness #RestaurantOperation #RestaurantScaling