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Drinksology Kirker Greer welcomes Mike Birch as Non-Executive Director. The Belfast-based spirits business has appointed the former Bacardi Global Travel Retail Managing Director to strengthen its Board. Mike brings over 20 years of senior commercial leadership experience to support the group’s international growth strategy.
Chet Sharma selected as Global Culinary Director at Gymkhana. The chef has been appointed to oversee the two-Michelin-starred restaurant’s international expansion into North America and the Middle East. Chet will continue to lead his own Mayfair restaurant BiBi whilst returning to the JKS Restaurants group.
Oscar Mayer names Chris Taylor as Group Sales and Marketing Executive Director. The meat brand has promoted Chris from Retail Director following a commercial restructure as Chief Commercial Officer Gordon Walsh departs. The company transformed a £9.9m operating loss into a £6.3m profit despite a 4.7% turnover decline.
Boots reports 25% profit rise ahead of potential £7bn flotation. The pharmacy chain’s annual profit increased to £337m driven by strong demand for weight-loss injections and beauty products. Alex Baldock, former Currys Chief Executive, will lead the business as it prepares for a potential London stock market listing.
Pret A Manger reports 7% global sales growth in early 2026. The food-to-go chain achieved system sales growth driven by expansion to over 750 shops across 21 countries. Menu innovations including the UK’s first drive-thru location supported the strong performance despite household financial pressures.
FLYR partners with Res2 to accelerate airline Order-based Delivery deployment. The aviation technology companies have formed a strategic partnership to accelerate Order-based Delivery deployment for airlines. The collaboration leverages Res2’s iPort system deployed at over 500 airports globally.
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