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We’re thrilled to welcome Dawn Clarke, Head of Electronic Leisure at Mitchells & Butlers, to the ARE Expo next month in Manchester! Dawn leads with passion and purpose at one of the UK’s largest operators of pubs, bars, and restaurants—home to beloved brands including All Bar One, O’Neill’s, Nicholson’s, and Miller & Carter. As the driving force behind Arrowsmiths, M&B’s interactive darts experience, Dawn has helped grow the concept to 13 venues in under three years—bringing people together and creating memorable moments, far from the glare of phone screens. 💡 Catch Dawn sharing her insights at two sessions during the…

We are delighted to welcome Phil Aspinall, Group Sales Director at the Rudd Group, to the ARE Expo 2025 speaker line-up! Phil will be joining an expert panel in the “Enhancing the Customer Journey and Increasing Dwell Time on Site” workshop, now taking place at 10:30 AM on April 30th. Phil will bring valuable insights into how ProDarts, an innovative digital darts solution, is transforming social entertainment in venues across the UK. His expertise in integrating technology-driven engagement will add to a compelling discussion on how operators can extend customer dwell time, boost engagement, and enhance overall venue experiences. He…

E-Service is gearing up for ARE Expo 2025, set to take place on April 29th–30th at The Cotton Sheds, Victoria Warehouse in Manchester.

We are thrilled to welcome Martin Thomas, Managing Director of Innstay UK Ltd, to the speaker line-up at ARE Expo!

SEGA Amusements International will be showcasing some of its top-performing amusement machines at ARE Expo 2025.

Visitor pre-registrations are showing a highly positive response, confirming strong interest in next month’s event.

The ARE Expo, taking place in Manchester on April 29th and 30th, is proud to announce CHIPS as its official charity partner for the event.

Announcing a key workshop at this year’s event to discuss the pressing challenges facing the retail pub and leisure entertainment sectors.

Blueprint Operations (BPO) has officially endorsed the Amusement & Retail Entertainment Expo (ARE Expo), highlighting the event’s strategic timing, accessibility, and industry-wide impact. Taking place on April 29-30, 2025, at The Cotton Sheds in Manchester, the show is set to bring together a diverse range of industry leaders, suppliers, and stakeholders from across the UK and beyond. Nadia Timofeev, Director of Operations at Blueprint Operations, expressed enthusiasm for the event, stating: “The BPO Roadshows were a fantastic way to connect with customers across the country, and the ARE show now allows us to achieve this on an even greater scale,…