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Cost-of-living Support: Whose Problem Is It Anyway?

Sep 29, 2022
Cost-of-living Support: Whose Problem Is It Anyway?

At a time when financial wellbeing support is needed most, new research by our partner Wagestream has found that employees are struggling to make the connection that their employer is often best placed to support them.

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Everything we learned from The Caterer People Summit

May 15, 2024
Everything we learned from The Caterer People Summit

The Fourth team supported The Caterer at its 2024 People Summit. In this article, Alex Stevens shares her key takeaways from seminars and panels with leaders from across the hospitality industry.

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Food waste in restaurants: What we know

Aug 11, 2023
Food waste in restaurants: What we know

In America, 22-33 billion of food waste is created in restaurants while an estimated 33.8 million people lived in food-insecure households.

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Fourth celebrates 10th year in a row Payroll Assurance Scheme accreditation

Dec 15, 2022
Fourth celebrates 10th year in a row Payroll Assurance Scheme accreditation

At Fourth, we’re proud to announce the renewal of our Payroll Assurance Scheme accreditation by The Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP) for the tenth year in a row! This brilliant achievement reinforces our dedication to compliance and recognises our robust, reliable processes that ensure best payroll practices across the retail, leisure and hospitality industries.

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Fourth’s Top Takeaways from The Caterer Tipping and Payments Summit

Apr 19, 2024
Fourth’s Top Takeaways from The Caterer Tipping and Payments Summit

The Caterer’s Tipping and Payments Summit, held April 2024, aimed to provide hospitality operators with actionable insight into how to handle incoming tronc legislation. For those that missed it, Fourth's article gives a brief rundown of the key points covered during the Summit.

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Garden Centres enjoy a blooming good August

Sep 25, 2023
Garden Centres enjoy a blooming good August

The latest GCA barometer of trade shows garden centres are weathering a challenging economic climate well, helped by diversification. Fourth's Barry Lane explores the highs and lows of August's data, sharing expert insight into how garden centres can supercharge their growth with data and analytics.

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Garden centres kick off Christmas… in September

Oct 30, 2023
Garden centres kick off Christmas… in September

Fourth’s Barry Lane shares his take on September’s Barometer of Trade stats, released last week by the Garden Center Association, highlighting the parallels with the wider retail sector – and where garden centres outperform. 

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Garden Centres remain resilient despite washout weather, according to latest GCA figures

Aug 25, 2023
Garden Centres remain resilient despite washout weather, according to latest GCA figures

Despite erratic UK weather, garden centers bloom. July sales up 1.03% YTD, cafes & gifts shine. Tech solutions vital for optimal ops & staff engagement.

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Have a holly, jolly…January

Dec 1, 2023
Have a holly, jolly…January

We’re knee deep in Christmas, which can only mean one thing – time to start thinking about 2024. Fourth’s Su Edgley shares her take on how restaurant operators can make the most of January.

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How AI will transform restaurants

Apr 5, 2024
How AI will transform restaurants

Fourth’s CTO, Christian Berthelsen, discusses how the first AI platform purpose-built for restaurants can change the game.

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How retailers stay competitive with Workforce Management

Feb 28, 2023
How retailers stay competitive with Workforce Management

The retail industry is highly competitive, and retailers need to constantly innovate to stay ahead. Workforce management can be a critical tool for retailers looking to optimize their operations, control labor costs, and improve the customer experience.

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How the 2024 minimum wage changes impact hospitality payroll teams

Dec 15, 2023
How the 2024 minimum wage changes impact hospitality payroll teams

The 2024 minimum wage changes were recently announced by the UK Government. Kathryn Wright, Fourth’s Director of UK Payroll, discusses the impact on hospitality payroll teams.

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