Inspired Learning Group (ILG) currently operates in 32 settings, from mainstream independent schools to nurseries and special educational needs’ units and continues to expand through acquisition. ILG’s Group Operations Manager Garth Wray has drawn on his background in the hospitality sector to achieve substantial savings for the group across a broad range of products and
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Lynx Purchasing is offering the education sector access to leading suppliers and targeted support, to help hard-pressed independent schools manage costs and improve cash flow. With the sector spending £2bn on goods and services annually, Lynx can demonstrate that simple changes in purchasing policy can deliver savings of hundreds of thousands of pounds across a
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Hospitality operators must quickly put the disappointing Budget behind them, as well as accept high prices for some core Christmas products, warns hospitality purchasing specialist Lynx Purchasing. “The focus now needs to be firmly on working with suppliers to trade through the challenging first few months of 2026,” says Lynx Purchasing managing director Rachel Dobson.
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Speaking at the Lynx Purchasing Annual Conference 2025 in June, Matt Thompkins, Director of Business Development, spoke about the need for businesses and individuals to show resilience as tough trading conditions continue for hospitality. Here’s a summary of what Matt had to say. Resilience sits at the very heart of long-term success in business, as
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For 10 years, Lynx Purchasing has celebrated the quality and importance of the suppliers it partners with at its annual conference. Since 2025 was a milestone year, we pushed the boat out inviting almost 40 of our suppliers – some of the best in the UK – to join us at the stunning Fawsley Hall
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Hospitality operators face further pressure on profits this summer, with inflation expected to drive up prices on a range of core menu products, warns purchasing specialist Lynx Purchasing. With staple products such as meat, potatoes and dairy already recording price increases significantly ahead of the headline rate of inflation, operators face the dilemma of whether
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Even in a challenging market, there are always opportunities. However much hospitality operators like to share their concerns with each other when it comes to issues such as higher running costs and lower consumer confidence, it’s important that, when customers come through the door, the focus is on the positives. There are still people who
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Operators facing the challenge of higher food and drink costs need to benchmark their purchasing and be ready to shake up bad habits this spring, warns hospitality specialist Lynx Purchasing. Rachel Dobson, managing director of Lynx Purchasing says: “This isn’t a market in which operators can afford to be complacent about any aspects of their
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Hospitality and catering businesses need to be ready to weather a challenging winter as higher operating costs and volatile food pricing have an impact, warns hospitality buying specialist Lynx Purchasing. “The pattern of Christmas trading is now clear for almost all operators,” says Rachel Dobson, managing director of Lynx Purchasing. “Menus are in place and
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With consumer confidence on a rollercoaster ride, it’s hard to predict how hospitality will fare over the festive period this year. If you feel your menu needs a touch more sparkle to tempt diners out, here are some ideas to inspire extra indulgence, provoke attention-grabbing social media posts and create reasons for a repeat visit
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