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The Countdown to GDPR
by James Robertshaw
Now that we’ve made it into March - can you believe it?! - we need to talk data protection. We have two months left to prepare for the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) which will be enforced in May 2018. Here we shall provide a compacted GDPR overview for you.
GDPR: An Overview
Firstly, in ...
Northern Restaurant & Bar Show 2018
by James Robertshaw
Come and see James Robertshaw at the North's most exciting leisure and hospitality event.
The NRB 2018 returns to Manchester Central on 20th and 21st March. Hosting 275 exhibitors covering all aspects of the hospitality business, this is shaping up to be the best event yet. Last year we had a fantas ...
How digital tech is enhancing leisure and hospitality experiences
by James Robertshaw
The digital revolution has already transformed customer experiences - travelling tools such as Booking.com and Duolingo, real-time help from Google Maps and TripAdvisor, not to mention the almost limitless stream of content in photos, videos, listicles and blogs (like this one!). But now a new techn ...
Britain Still Loves Hygge – Here’s How Can You Create the Cosiest Atmosphere for Your Customers
by James Robertshaw
Aside from Christmas, December also brings with it the winter solstice – i.e., the turning point of winter. Cue sighs of relief from everybody lamenting the dark mornings and freezing commutes! But despite chilly nights and not enough sunshine, the depths of winter do have one advantage to them: the ...
Don’t Let Business Freeze: 3 Ways to Keep Your Customers Cosy This Winter
by James Robertshaw
The clocks have gone back, the nights are drawing in, and the morning commute has become just that little bit more difficult to endure – all of which can only mean one thing: winter is here.
But although moods may be getting a little lower, that doesn’t mean that takings should fall as well; with ba ...
Creating the Right Environment to Promote Wellness in Healthcare Centres
by James Robertshaw
As anybody who has stayed in a hospital for longer than a night will understand, when you’re recovering from an illness or injury, your environment matters. But with purse strings pulled tight across the NHS, how can healthcare providers transform surroundings to promote wellness and health without ...
The End of an Era as Nigel Hangs Up His Tape
by James Robertshaw
The end of August brought the end of an era at James Robertshaw, as Managing Director Nigel Sharrock decided to hang up his tape measure for the last time. Nigel’s decision to retire ends an association with the industry that goes back over four decades. After a career as an engineer in the merchan ...
The Eliminate© Skylight Blind - Brochure Download
by James Robertshaw
The Eliminate© Skylight Blind - Brochure Download
Designed and manufactured in our UK factory and featuring our unique Fabric Tension System. The Eliminate© Skylight blind offers incredible light and heat control in a wide range of high performance fabrics. No wrinkles, no pleats, no gaps. A perfec ...
Battling Seasonality - Making The Most Of Outdoor Spaces
by James Robertshaw
It’s the height of summer, and no matter what the weather, you’ll still find us Brits optimistically living it up in a beer garden or making the most of dining outdoors – something we love to do, especially if the outdoor space is well-maintained.
For restaurants, this willingness to sit outside yea ...
Welcoming Disabled Customers into the Hospitality Sector
by James Robertshaw
Enjoying a night spent dining at your favourite restaurant, surrounded by friends and unhampered by accessibility is a treat that many of us are lucky enough to enjoy regularly. But for individuals living with disabilities, such evenings can be stressful or even humiliating experiences.
The Purple P ...