Whitbread sales under pressure
They have released financial details for the quarter to May 29th. Premier Inn owner Whitbread has posted falling sales amid a “challenging” UK market and a major restaurant overhaul. The group, which also owns the Beefeater and Brewers Fayre chains, reported a 2% drop in total accommodation sales across the UK in its first quarter to May 29, with food sales plunging by 16% as it revamped its restaurants business. […]