Digital upgrades elevate exhibitor visibility across entire EAG360 ecosystem
January’s rebranded EAG360 has announced major digital upgrades across its website, event app, and registration systems. Completing in mid-September, these enhancements will give exhibitors maximum brand visibility and streamlined tools to engage high-value buyers ahead of, during and after the ExCeL London show.
Cleaning up the streets: Admiral staff clear 15 bags of rubbish during Nottingham BID litter pick-up drive
Staff from Admiral venues in Nottingham volunteered to pick litter across the neighbourhoods of Clifton, Bulwell and Arnold on 24 July, as part of a partnership with Nottingham BID.
Two up: Admiral gets go ahead for venues in Putney and Wisbech
Luxury Leisure are on the expansion trail with a plan to deliver its top quality, multi-regulated, affordable brand of high street entertainment across the UK. And part of that process is to keep re-affirming its commitment to the local social and economic fabric with proactive and positive planning applications. And two more councils have awarded the company a place on the high street in Putney and Wisbech.
Economic winds still blowing: Wetherspoon issues its fourth profit warning despite a 4 pc increase in Q2 sales
In its latest pre-close trading update, JD Wetherspoon has reported profits are likely to be “below market expectations” for the past year, despite a four percent increase in sales during the 12 weeks to 19 July, and a 4.2 percent increase in year-to-date like-for-like sales.
Game Nation appoints NexGen Protection as part of broader safety and security agenda
Security cover is far more than having a high-profile physical presence in-venue. Contemporary security specialists embrace the training culture, insist on a suite of personal skills with staff serving as Ambassadors for the brand. Game Nation’s appointment of NexGen Protection promises to take the relationship to another level courtesy of a raft of new initiatives.
Burlin raises disparity of high street compliance as organised crime allowed to seep into retail outlets
Martin Burlin has spoken out on the disparity between the exhaustive licensing requirements placed on AGCs and the seemingly negligible supervision of other high street businesses, including those linked to organised crime.
Man behind planned arson attempts at Southport Pier released from prison
A man who started a series of fires at Southport Pier and caused £1,500 worth of damage has been released from prison, after Liverpool Crown Court branded him “a nuisance rather than a terrorist.”
Gambling specialists lambast bias of UKRI’s new £22m gambling harms research facility
Leading UK gambling specialists have criticised the apparent bias of the UK’s new £22m facility dedicated to gambling research, warning “those leading the research have already announced the conclusions they wanted.”
Shop floor voices to shape safer gambling conversations at October’s Bacta SR Exchange
The Bacta SR Exchange was oversubscribed in 2025 prompting the trade association to secure a new and bigger venue to cater for sustained demand for places. The success of the Exchange is based on its mission to deliver practical take-outs for consumer-facing team members in an inclusive environment. Member companies are being encouraged to register their interest and reserve their places at October’s event.
JD Wetherspoon’s Q3 sales up 3.4 percent
JD Wetherspoons has reported like-for-like sales were up 3.4 percent year-on-year for the last quarter, following on from record sales of £1.087bn achieved during the half year to 25 January, as the pub giant continues to perform ahead of the hospitality market. But beware, the tentacles of the Treasury are twisting the testicles.