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LATEST TRENDS IN FOOD & BEVERAGE AND LEISURE CONCEPTS

Will & Johnny’s F&B Discussion: Does Foodservice Need a Wake-Up Call?

It employs millions, generates significant tax revenue and drives footfall across cities. Yet foodservice is rarely treated as a strategic industry. Will Odwarka and Jonathan Doughty ask: why?

Foodmaker Continues International Expansion with BILLA Launch in Austria

Belgian fresh meal brand Foodmaker enters Austria through BILLA, marking its fifth international retail market.

Will & Johnny’s F&B Discussion: Is Convenience Taking Over Our Diets?

From chicken wings to algorithm-driven choices — the fastest-growing F&B concepts are built on efficiency and scale. But what does that mean for consumers? Will Odwarka and Jonathan Doughty raise a provocative question.

Cribbs Mall Welcomes new Operator in F&B Lineup

Cribbs has confirmed another new addition to its F&B line-up with Joe & The Juice becoming the latest operator set to arrive at the South West’s leading retail and leisure destination.

Will & Johnny’s F&B Discussion: How to Crack the German Market

Germany is Europe’s largest consumer market. Yet global foodservice brands often find it surprisingly hard to scale there. F&B experts Will Odwarka and Jonathan Doughty explore why.

Burro Brings New Dining Concept to Covent Garden, London

Shaftesbury Capital has announced that Burro, an original dining concept delivering high-quality Italian cuisine, has opened in Covent Garden, strengthening the neighborhood’s position as one of London’s most unique and beloved culinary destinations.

Beyond the Ordinary: Gourmet Garden by FİBA CP in Shenyang

In a brief interview with ACROSS, Yurdaer Kahraman – CEO and Board Member of FİBA CP and member of the ACROSS Advisory Board – discusses the company’s brand new and innovative food court concept and dining experience now live at the Star Mall in Shenyang, China.

Livli: Ingka Centre’s Meeting Place Brand Expands in Sweden

Ingka Centres is rolling out Livli, its newest meeting place brand, to Sundsvall, Linköping and Västerås, following its first Swedish launch in Kungens Kurva, Stockholm.

IKEA Brings Design, Food and Aperitivo Culture to Milan Design Week 2026

From April 21 to 26, at Spazio Maiocchi in Porta Venezia, IKEA blends design, food and aperitivo culture, alongside a new flagship collection.

Coffee Is Not the Product Anymore — Pastry Is

Europe’s coffee industry is debating origin stories. Meanwhile, the brands consistently paying rent are selling sandwiches. This isn’t about taste anymore. It’s about habit economics.

Starbucks Strengthens Presence in Switzerland with New Opening

Starbucks will open its 54th location in Switzerland in early March, further expanding its presence in the market.

Japanese Hospitality Concept opens in The O2 London

The O2, the world’s most popular live entertainment, leisure, and retail destination, has announced the opening of Japanese hospitality concept, Maki & Ramen. This marks the operator’s first London opening amidst a growing demand for Japanese cuisine in the capital.

The Croissant Economy: Why the Most Valuable Part of Your Building Isn’t the Penthouse

The experience economy didn’t make hospitality fashionable. It made it fundamental. The problem is that real estate hasn’t adjusted its economics accordingly.

Sandbox VR Comes to Central Bus Station Munich

IPH Group has secured Sandbox VR as a new tenant at Munich’s Central Bus Station (Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof München).

Retail Gastronomy between Change, Experience, Efficiency and Digitalization

The growth drivers, digital breakthroughs and operational challenges reshaping in-store foodservice.

FUNSTATION’S CARNIVAL GOLF & GAMES OPENS 23,700 SQ FT LOCATION AT MERRY HILL, UK

Merry Hill has announced the opening of Carnival Golf & Games, in a 23,700 sq feet unit at the top 10 UK super regional centre, another major milestone as the destination builds on a standout year of leasing success.

Scottish Designer Outlet welcomes new F&B Tenants

Livingston Designer Outlet is strengthening its food and beverage lineup with a pipeline of new openings set to arrive over the coming months, reinforcing the centre’s evolution into a multi-purpose destination across retail, dining and leisure.

New Brands and Expanded Concepts: Alstertal-Einkaufszentrum’s modernization

Hamburg’s Alstertal-Einkaufszentrum is pressing ahead with its refurbishment programme, strengthening its retail, dining, and lifestyle offer. Initial changes are already visible, with further additions to the tenant mix in the pipeline.

Victoria Centre welcomes Chaiiwala to F&B line-up

Victoria Centre is set to strengthen its food and beverage line-up with the arrival of Chaiiwala, the UK’s leading Indian street food and café brand, which will open its latest UK location in the first quarter of 2026.

Vienna Airport Unveils Culinary Line-Up for Terminal 3 Southern Expansion

Vienna International Airport has officially presented the gastronomy partners for its new Terminal 3 southern expansion – and the line-up reads like a who’s who of Vienna’s restaurant scene.

Vienna International Airport: From Transit Space to Culinary Destination

In this exclusive ACROSS interview, Julian Jäger, joint CEO and COO of Vienna Airport, and F&B consultant Jonathan Doughty explain why Vienna Airport’s Terminal 3 southern expansion sets a new benchmark for food & beverage, experience design, and airport retail real estate strategy – an approach unique in the global airport landscape

20,000 sq ft indoor Adventure Park to open in Livingston Designer Outlet, Scotland

Global Mutual has announced the signing of leading indoor adventure park operator Flip Out at Livingston Designer Outlet, marking a significant step in the outlet’s ongoing strategy to develop its full day-out destination offering.

Will & Johnny: Veganuary, Dry January and the New Reminder on the Menu

F&B experts Will Odwarka and Jonathan Doughty explain, why January’s abstinence movements are forcing the food & beverage sector to rethink its long-term strategy.

CC Real opens Kontraloop in City Center one Split

Vienna-based company CC Real has opened the 2,000 square meter leisure and entertainment area Kontraloop at City Center one Split.

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